Fishing
Michigan fisheries to limit walleye production
Lansing, Mich. (AP) — Michigan will continue to limit hatching of new walleye for the 2009 season as a precaution against the spread of a fish virus. The steps announced Tuesday by the DNR are
Report: Ohio ports at particular risk for invaders
Sandusky, Ohio – Ports in Sandusky, Ashtabula, and Toledo are particularly vulnerable to a new wave of invasive species, according to a new federal report. The National Center for Environmental Assessment issued the warning in
Craig man gets three years in wildlife violations
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) — A 41-year-old Craig man will serve more than three years in prison for violating the Lacey and the Marine Mammal Protection acts. Christopher R. Rowland was also fined $5,000 when he
Wisconsin deer numbers drop, season changes afoot
Madison, Wis. (AP) — New population estimates show Wisconsin’s deer herd has shrunk substantially, driving state wildlife officials to propose easing fall hunting regulations in some areas. The state DNR projected as many as 1.7
WMA’s Closed Till May 15
Just a reminder that the wildlife management areas in north central Montana are closed until May 15. And three on the Rocky Mountain Front – Sun River, Blackleaf and Ear Mountain – are closed till
Oklahoma House passes feral hog measure
Oklahoma City (AP) — The Oklahoma House declared open season on feral hogs Monday, adopting legislation that would authorize sharpshooters in helicopters to bag the field-shredding animals that can weigh up to 400 pounds and
Deer Donation Totals for the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program
The Division of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced hunters donated 1,149 deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry (HHH) Program during the 2008 hunting season – very close to last season’s donation total (1,224). “Thanks
Nearly 1.2 million acres in Louisiana now black bear habitat
New Orleans (AP) — The federal government has designated nearly 1,900 square miles of Louisiana forest and nearby land in 15 parishes as critical habitat for the Louisiana black bear. The move won’t affect private
