Fishing
Michigan dentist busted for importing dried insects
Detroit (AP) — Despite warnings, a Michigan dentist repeatedly turned to eBay to spend thousands of dollars on dried insects without reporting the imports to federal wildlife officials. The details are in a plea agreement
Board takes step to reverse prohibition on magnifying scopes
Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners, in a notational vote, yesterday gave preliminary approval to a regulatory change that would allow hunters to use magnifying scopes on bows or crossbows during the archery
Whooping crane deaths in Texas alarm wildlife officials
Austwell, Texas (AP) — Eighteen whooping crane deaths around a South Texas wildlife refuge has made this winter the second-worst for whooper mortality in 20 years. Another 34 cranes from last year failed to return
Alaskan game board expands Chugach bear hunt
Anchorage, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Board of Game has loosened hunting rules in Chugach State Park. The decision Wednesday followed recommendations by state biologists who hope the changes lead hunters to kill some of
Texas Fishing Report – March 6th, 2009
Austin, Texas (AP) _ Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for March 4. (Report also available on Web as www.txfishing.com.) CENTRAL BASTROP: Water lightly stained. Black
Iowa panel backs increased hunting fee
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — A Senate committee approved plans Thursday to charge out-of-state visitors more to hunt and fish in Iowa. Some outdoor groups had signaled a willingness to see fees increased if the
NRB OK’s land buys of over $784,000
Madison – The Natural Resources Board approved the purchase of 178 acres for $784,700 in January. The board also accepted the donation of 1,007.5 acres. The money used for the purchases will come from state
NAWCA sees increase in president’s budget
Washington – A recently released overview of President Barack Obama’s 2010 budget provides little detail in most areas, but does provide financial promise for one of the nation’s most productive conservation programs, according to Ducks
Conservationists want more Wyoming lynx habitat
Jackson, Wyo. (AP) — Conservation groups say more parts of the Greater Yellowstone Area in Wyoming and Idaho could be set aside for lynx habitat. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week announced 39,000
