Fishing
Bush budget pitch gets mixed reviews
Washington – It’s been since 1991 that the price of the federal Duck Stamp has increased, but that could change under the 2009 budget President Bush proposed Monday. A $10 stamp increase is just one
Fish tourney rules off to Legislature
Madison – The state Natural Resources Board has approved new fishing tournament rules, which now move to the Legislature for review. The board modified the proposed rules based on public testimony the day of the
Number of Minnesota waters known to be polluted 1,400
St. Paul (AP) – Extensive testing has pushed the number of Minnesota lakes and streams known to be polluted to a record 1,400. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said last week it wants to add
Summer fishing pressure low in ’07 on LotWs
Baudette, Minn. – Fishermen spent more time on Lake of the Woods last summer than they did in 2006, but pressure still was well below historical levels, according to creel survey data compiled by the
Fall turkey hunting could be expanded
Columbus – Fall turkey hunting is often an overlooked pursuit in Ohio with the season coinciding with the state’s popular deer season. In order to make fall turkey hunting more attractive, state wildlife officials now
DCNR buys access at Elk Creek
Erie, Pa. – In this city’s red- hot waterfront real estate market, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has landed a cool deal. Its offer to buy the popular Elk Creek access area
A lower safe harvest on Mille Lacs in ’08
Aitkin, Minn. – State anglers who fish Minnesota’s famous Lake Mille Lacs this summer may encounter regulations somewhat tighter than they’ve experienced in the recent past, thanks to an “allowable harvest” that’s likely to be
Steelhead catch rate up on Erie
Fairport Harbor, Ohio – Ohio’s steelhead stocking program has become so popular that the number of fish put into Lake Erie’s eastern Ohio tributaries has doubled since the practice began in 1993. And because of
