Fishing
Lessard-Sams council looks to 2010
St. Paul – With its first set of funding recommendations now in the rearview mirror, the newly named Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council has set its sights on the future. But first, a look back. “There’s
Spring gobbler take approaches 19,000
Columbus Ashtabula County once again tops all counties with 831 birds Hunters checked 18,936 wild turkeys during Ohio’s four-week, statewide spring turkey-hunting season that ended May 17, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Senate’s budget to close 35 parks
Harrisburg, Pa. – The millions of visitors who flock to Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests to relax and experience nature’s beauty would have fewer opportunities to do so under a budget plan that passed the
European rudd found in Ohio’s Erie waters
Marblehead, Ohio – A Lake Erie commercial fisherman recently netted the first recorded European rudd in Ohio waters. Fisherman Jim Swartz caught the invasive fish near the Lakeside Pier in Marblehead, Ohio, and turned it
More lake drawdowns now possible with law passage
St. Paul – In the face of record budget deficits and the first year of spending constitutionally dedicated dollars, a bill dealing with drawdowns sailed mostly below the radar. But its passage could be a
Wildlife restitution is back in poaching bill
Harrisburg – As state lawmakers continue wrestling with House Bill 97 – the anti-poaching measure – it appears restitution for illegally-killed game will stand, after all. But amendments may be added to soften penalties for
Conservation groups praise support of Clean Water Act
Contributing Writer Washington – Conservation groups last month were quick to praise the Obama administration’s support for the proposed Clean Water Restoration Act, a federal bill that is said to restore waters protections awarded by
Keeping wolf on endangered list prompts US suit
Cheyenne, Wyoming (AP) – The state of Wyoming has filed suit challenging the federal government’s recent decision to leave gray wolves on the endangered species list in the state while delisting them elsewhere. The U.S.
Mississippi free fishing days set
Jackson, Miss. (AP) – The only thing better than spending a relaxing day fishing is getting to fish for free. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is observing National Boating and Fishing Week
