Fishing

Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that two new state fishing records were established to close out the calendar year in December, including one that surpasses a mark that was established last April.

Rosendale, N.Y. (AP) — Deadly white-nose syndrome is striking more bats over a larger area this winter, reaching south into New Jersey and Pennsylvania and emptying caves in hard-hit areas like New York. “There are

Madison — Raising pheasants, improving bird habitat and working with conservation groups to get more pheasants on the landscape are featured in the February issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available now in print and

Oshkosh, Wis. (AP) — A top fish biologist says ice and water conditions on Lake Winnebago look ideal for the sturgeon spearing season. Ron Bruch of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says spearers should

Salt Lake City (AP) — A federal judge has declined to throw out a lawsuit against the government filed by the family of an 11-year-old boy who was mauled to death by a black bear.

Cheboygan, Mich. (AP) — Being rescued was a mixed blessing for a man who got lost while hunting in Cheboygan County. Howard Keshick became disoriented in Inverness Township in December. He called for help on

Wausau, Wis. (AP) — As Wisconsin’s economy sours and more people face tough times, one program to help feed them is also taking a big hit. Wisconsin hunters donated about 5,300 deer – 40 percent

Albuquerque, N.M. (AP) — While groundhogs will get all the attention Monday, a report being issued by an environmental group says their cousins, the prairie dogs, are in dire straits across the West. WildEarth Guardians