Fishing
No EAB outside CWD zone in ’09
West Bend, Wis. – The state Natural Resources Board took half of a day to come to a consensus on the 2009 deer season that removes “earn-a-buck” outside the CWD zone. The board went along
Bill is back to hike price of federal duck stamp
Washington – Inflation continues, and land prices rise. But the cost of a federal duck stamp remains the same. That could change in the near future, if a bill newly introduced by two U.S. representatives
Error Noted On Resident Hunting Applications
An error on Montana’s special big game resident hunting license and permit applications resulted in incorrect instructions for resident hunters born after Jan. 1, 1985. The paper applications state in error that resident hunters born
New passport requirement kicks in June 1
Washington – Following a series of delays prompted by backlogs of passport applicants, a new rule that will affect travelers to Canada lakes this summer is set to take effect. Another phase of the Western
Citizen Call Results In Citation For Illegal Trout Fishing
Maryland resident Lew Moldovan was so pleased with the response to his recent Catch-a-Poacher hotline call, he contacted the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to commend the work of the Natural Resources Police (NRP). On
Nez Perce National Forest mulls changes to N. Idaho grazing allotment
Lewiston, Idaho (AP) – Officials with the Nez Perce National Forest say they will consider modifying or ending domestic sheep grazing on a tract of public land east of Riggins. Forest officials said Monday they
Fishing: A popular pastime that’s a backyard boon for Minnesota
Just how big is fishing in Minnesota? Big enough that it contributes $4.7 billion to the state’s economy every year and attracts 1.4 million licensed anglers to Minnesota’s 11,842 lakes. Let’s fillet those numbers into
Fishing terms, A to Z
Words familiar to us can be foreign to others. As an example, take fishing. If you are an avid angler, terms such as jig, structure, back-trolling and crank baits are common. For the novice or
Iowa fish kill undetermined
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) – State officials say an investigation hasn’t turned up a cause for a fish kill at a state park in Hardin County in north central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural
