Fishing
Zimmerman man fined for killing wolf
Duluth, Minn. – A 46-year-old Zimmerman man has been fined for killing a gray wolf six years ago, when the wolf was protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, according to a press statement from
Fall wild turkey leftover licenses available starting Sept. 15
Turkey hunters who were unsuccessful in this year’s lottery for the fall hunting season may apply for 2,243 surplus permits starting at noon Monday, Sept. 15. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) makes surplus
South Dakota pheasant counts increase again
Pierre, S.D. – Despite the loss of a quarter-million acres of CRP in 2007, the results of pheasant brood counts in South Dakota show a pheasant crop that’s the largest in 45 years. Statewide surveys
Eagle permit system may be a year away
Washington – Now that bald eagles no longer are a federally protected bird under the Endangered Species Act, rules regarding human activities that affect the species might be relaxed, right? Not so fast. As it
Amendment supporters dispute poll
St. Paul – Results of a new poll appear to show widespread opposition to the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment that will be on the ballot in November. The Minnesota Public Radio/Hubert H. Humphrey
Grouse, turkey outlook better than good
Madison – Despite a tough winter and a cold, wet spring, things are looking mighty rosy for Wisconsin hunters interested in chasing ruffed grouse, turkeys, doves, squirrels, and rabbits this fall. However, there’s also a
Stewardship group considers access
Madison – Shepherding the new committee for the new Stewardship Access Rule may be a little like “herding cats” because of the diverse and strong interests represented, but if the group comes to a consensus,
Scaup saga not over yet
Bemidji, Minn. – It’s not over until … well, the fat lady might be cuing up for sometime in mid-September. The DNR has continued this year’s letter-writing campaign to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
DNR aims to provide additional ATV trails
Columbus – Whether you call them ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) or APVs (all-purpose vehicles), one thing is clear – off-roading is a growing outdoor pursuit in Ohio. And officials at the DNR are taking that fact
