Fishing
DNR could get nearly $8 million in stimulus funds
Columbus – Ohio’s state-owned outdoor recreational facilities stand to benefit from the recently approved federal economic stimulus legislation – to the tune of about $7.8 million. The Ohio DNR learned in late February that it
Elk tag auction full of intrigue
Harrisburg – The ongoing rancor over the auctioning of Pennsylvania’s first-ever Governor’s Tag almost took a very unusual twist recently. The tag is good for a bull elk license that can be used in any
Fishing on the Marias River
A printing mistake in the 2009 Montana fishing regulations has Marias River anglers scratching their heads. The regulations for the Marias River in the central fishing district should read: Open the entire year downstream from
Wisconsin deer numbers drop, season changes afoot
Madison, Wis. (AP) — New population estimates show Wisconsin’s deer herd has shrunk substantially, driving state wildlife officials to propose easing fall hunting regulations in some areas. The state DNR projected as many as 1.7
WMA’s Closed Till May 15
Just a reminder that the wildlife management areas in north central Montana are closed until May 15. And three on the Rocky Mountain Front – Sun River, Blackleaf and Ear Mountain – are closed till
Deer Donation Totals for the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program
The Division of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced hunters donated 1,149 deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program during the 2008 hunting season – very close to last season’s donation total (1,224). “Thanks
Oklahoma House passes feral hog measure
Oklahoma City (AP) — The Oklahoma House declared open season on feral hogs Monday, adopting legislation that would authorize sharpshooters in helicopters to bag the field-shredding animals that can weigh up to 400 pounds and
Nearly 1.2 million acres in Louisiana now black bear habitat
New Orleans (AP) — The federal government has designated nearly 1,900 square miles of Louisiana forest and nearby land in 15 parishes as critical habitat for the Louisiana black bear. The move won’t affect private
Youth-Only Turkey Hunt Scheduled March 21 for Cheatham WMA
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and Young Sportsman Foundation, along with the support of local state chapters of the National Wild Turkey Federation and Quail Unlimited, will host a youth-only turkey hunt
