Fishing
Wolf-Livestock Board Nominations Sought
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking nominations for the board directing the state’s program to reduce livestock losses caused by wolves and to reimburse ranchers for wolf-related losses. The purpose of the board is
Carp stop stalled by bad pipes
Chicago – Days before an electric barrier designed to deter nuisance carp in Illinois waterways was set be activated, officials suddenly pulled the plug. Defective cooling pipes are taking the blame. The U.S. Army Corps
Tracking of WSI expands to south
Woodruff, Wis. -As deer hunters wait for an explanation for a lower-than-expected 2008 statewide deer kill, northern Wisconsin DNR wildlife managers are keeping a close eye on current winter severity levels while also taking a
Bill would allow bear stands on WMAs
St. Paul – A number of bills aimed at Minnesota’s outdoors were introduced this week, among them a bill that would allow portable stands to remain overnight in state wildlife management areas, but only for
South Dakota couple sentenced for hunting violations
Pierre, S.D. (AP) — The owners of a Mina outfitter have been sentenced for their role in a federal investigation that also charged four other people for crimes stemming from illegal hunting trips. Brent and
IDNR Announces Drawing for Rock/Pecatonica River Commercial Fishing Contracts
Springfield – A drawing for six Rock/Pecatonica River commercial fishing contracts will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Regional Office at 2317 E. Lincolnway
DNR sends reminder to dog owners
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds dog owners that it is illegal to allow their pets to harass deer and other big game. Every winter, conservation officers receive reports from throughout the state
Foresters finally break through ‘anti’ challenges
Rhinelander, Wis. – A federal judge has dismissed a court case that challenged the Forest Service’s process of determining how logging would impact endangered wildlife, a ruling that is expected to end other lawsuits that
IDNR Urges Snowmobile Operators to Ride Responsibly
Springfield – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and its law enforcement arm, the Illinois Conservation Police, are reminding the public to act responsibly while riding this winter in order to prevent avoidable accidents
