Fishing
S.D. artist wins federal ’09 Duck Stamp contest
Bloomington, Minn. – Joshua Spies was caught up in the whirlwind of winning the federal Duck Stamp competition last Saturday, but well aware of what was happening in his home state of South Dakota. The
Trout troubles
PF&BC will be short fish in ’09 Harrisburg – Fish & Boat Commissioners knew the agency was going to be short some trout next year, thanks to construction-induced cutbacks in production at their Reynoldsdale hatchery.
Duck hunters get 60 days, three woodies
DNR, Staff Reports Columbus – While breeding surveys of waterfowl proved to be about average this year, the hope is that Ohio’s duck hunting season is a bit above. The spring pond index for the
Hunters kill 111 moose during bulls-only season
Tower, Minn. – Hunters killed 111 bull moose during the season that ended Sunday, a decrease of four animals from last year. The season, held in permit areas in the northeastern part of the state,
State pheasant hunters hope best yet to come
Madelia, Minn. – If you had a fantastic opening weekend of pheasant hunting, harvest-wise, you’re in the minority. Hot and humid weather in some places, cold and lightning and thunder in others, and standing corn
Raccoon pelts pique ’08 trapping interest
Madison – Every year, one furbearer species seemingly becomes the preseason darling of trappers. Three years ago, otters were expected to pay $150 or more. Heading into ’06, muskrats promised payouts of $9 or more.
DNR: Ammo selection can lower lead levels
St. Paul – Lead fragments from some high-powered rifle ammunition travel farther into deer than hunters may have assumed, according to a DNR study released last week. The study also showed that hunters can reduce
Wisconsin firms up role in Wildlife Violator Compact
Madison – Hunters who obey the laws have nothing to worry about, but those who run afoul of the law in Wisconsin, or 30 other states, now have something new to think about: the Interstate
