Fishing
Post-session: F&W sees cuts
St. Paul – The DNR Fish and Wildlife Division’s slice of the state General Fund pie just got smaller, but, given the state of budget affairs, some officials are calling the outcome of the recent
Nevada wildlife board sets hunt tag quotas
Reno, Nev. (AP) – Nevada wildlife commissioners have approved fewer mule deer hunting tags than in years past because of drought and other habitat conditions that have taken a toll on the state’s deer herds.
Detroit River project encouraging lake sturgeon
Wyandotte, Mich. (AP) – A joint U.S.-Canadian effort to encourage spawning by lake sturgeon in the Detroit River is paying off. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge announced Tuesday that lake sturgeon have spawned four
High waters mean good bass fishing in Tenn.
Knoxville, Tenn. (AP) – Recent heavy rains have put Tennessee lake levels on the rise, prompting fisherman to have better success rates when fishing for bass. One of the main tasks of the Tennessee Valley
Wisconsin agency may limit hunters’ weapons
Madison, Wis. (AP) – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board is considering a rule that would restrict the types of guns hunters may use. Right now, hunters can legally use firearms including airguns, handguns and guns
Steelhead recovering through Hood Canal program
Dewatto, Wash. (AP) – Sean Hildebrant aimed the heavy hose toward the sky, then watched as hundreds of 7-inch steelhead fry flew out in a geyser of water, landing smoothly in the Dewatto River. In
Hudson River ‘Big City Fishing’ program launches
New York (AP) – New Yorkers often feel like little fish in a big sea. Now they have a chance to catch some not-so-little fish in the Hudson River. Hudson River Park launched its Big
Moose is shot after wandering into Portland
Portland, Maine (AP) – A moose that wandered into Portland over the Memorial Day weekend was shot and killed by police after attempts to bring it down with a tranquilizer gun proved unsuccessful. Officials said
Dead fish at Okla. lake result of natural causes
Woodward, Okla. (AP) – State wildlife officials say a large fish kill at a lake in Woodward discovered last week was due to low oxygen levels and the result of natural causes. John Stahl, the
