Fishing
Richfield resident wins 2010 turkey stamp design contest
A painting of three turkeys near an old barn by Timothy Turenne, Richfield, will be featured on Minnesota’s 2010 Wild Turkey Stamp. Turenne’s design was chosen from among 10 entries in a contest sponsored by
Western Pa. getting thousands of pheasants from Montana
Somerset, Pa. (AP) — An effort is under way to bring thousands of wild pheasants from Montana to more than 14,000 acres across several western Pennsylvania sites, both to expand game bird hunting and benefit
DNR Question of the Week
Q: Winter heating bills have been relatively high the past couple winters. How can planting trees help lower energy bills in the winter and summer? A: Shade trees can reduce air conditioning bills by nearly
Hunters Have a Little Help This Weekend on “Kentucky Afield” TV
Frankfort, Ky. – This weekend, January 17 and 18, “Kentucky Afield” television looks at hunting methods that pair man with dogs, raptors and success. We’re reminded in this episode that animals hunt, too. Predator/prey relationships
Cold weather increases ice cover, but those venturing out still need to follow ice safety tips
Madison, Wis. – Recent cold weather is attracting increasing numbers of ice anglers, skaters and others to frozen lakes, but a state recreational safety specialist cautions that people need to remember a number of safety
TWRA Involved in Response Activities Concerning Ash Release from Kingston Steam Plant
Nashville – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has been involved in response activities including assessment of the initial impact to wildlife resources, public safety and boating, and initiating sampling to track long-term effect on
Winter mammal tracking course offered Jan. 23 at Sandhill
Babcock, Wis. – People interested in learning how to identify sign left by animals common to Wisconsin during winter can attend a Winter Mammal Tracking clinic on Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Sandhill Outdoor Skills
Shad Season Opens January 1
Social Circle, Ga. – Commercial shad season runs from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 through midnight on Tuesday, March 31, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Regulations for
TWRA Receives Southeastern RC&D Supporting Organization Award
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has received the award for Outstanding Supporting Organization in the Southeastern Resources, Conservation, and Development (RC&D) region which consists of nine states. TWRA has provided assistance with a
