Fishing
2009 Commission Big Game Permits Awarded in Drawing
Seven Kansas conservation organizations were awarded 2009 Commission Big Game permits in a drawing conducted at the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting Jan. 8 in Emporia. A total of 108 applications were submitted for
Texas Fishing Report – January 21, 2009
By John Paul Greeson For The Associated Press Austin (AP) — Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Jan. 21. (Report also available on Web as
Spring Turkey Permits Available Online
The 2009 spring turkey season runs April 8-May 31, and hunters across the state are already making preparations. Turkey permits allow hunters to use a shotgun, crossbow, or bow throughout the regular season. Archery-only and
Featured presentations from DNR Roundtable available on Web site
Two thought-provoking speeches on the future of conservation that were delivered at the recent Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Roundtable have been posted on the DNR’s Web site. The first speech features DNR Commissioner
Revising Hunting and Fishing Regulations
Changes to hunting, trapping and fishing regulations involve a lengthy process that ensures public input and may take up to two years to complete. These changes (also called “Rules”) are established by the Fish and
Tennessee’s First Elk Hunt Approved At TWRC Meeting
Tiptonville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission approved to allow Tennessee’s first elk hunt among its business on Thursday (Jan. 22) at the January meeting held at Reelfoot Lake State Park. Upon recommendations made
Aldo Leopold shack in Wisconsin gets Historic Landmark status
Baraboo, Wis. (AP) — The humble shack that became the centerpiece of conservationist Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac has been granted National Historic Landmark status. The converted chicken coop and the farm on which
Judge won’t stop deer kill in Detroit suburb
Rochester Hill, Mich. (AP) — The hunt is still on in Rochester Hills. An Oakland County judge on Wednesday declined to halt a cull of up to 200 deer in the northern Detroit suburb. City
Idaho legislator wants to limit nonresident hunts
Boise, Idaho (AP) — An state legislator is seeking to limit the number of specialized hunting permits issued to out-of-state hunters. Rep. Steve Kren, a Republican from Nampa, told the House Resources Committee Wednesday he
