Fishing
617-pound bear illegally killed; man fined $1,500
Glen Spey, N.Y. – A big bear carried a big fine for a West Nyack man who shot the 617-pound bruin while illegally hunting over a bait pile last month. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Lt.
National port-security law could affect fishing guides
St. Paul – Some of the state’s fishing guides could be affected by a rule meant to boost security at the nation’s ports. Under legislation Congress passed last year, anyone with a Coast Guard-issued license
VHS rules push statewide
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – New rules aimed at preventing the spread of VHS were approved last week and now affect every fisherman in the state. At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Natural Resources
Oberstar waters bill creates hot debate
St. Paul – A federal bill whose aim is to protect waters and wetlands, according to its author, Minnesota Rep. Jim Oberstar, is gaining the attention of opponents, including former state Sen. Bob Lessard. Lessard,
Autumn turkey hunters on track for a good season
Madelia, Minn. – The number of turkeys harvested in the fall has fallen for three consecutive years since 2003, but hunters this year are on track to kill more birds than they have the past
Trapping prices expected to level after banner year
By Mike WilsonContributing Writer Muskrat fur prices were all the rage among trappers last season, but don’t expect the same for this fall. With trapping season scant weeks away, the prices on fur have stabilized
Proposal would lengthen fishing season in the Upper Peninsula
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – The walleye, pike, and muskie-fishing season in the Upper Peninsula would be extended by two weeks if a proposal under consideration by the state Natural Resources Commission is approved.
Bowhunter shot by small game hunter
By Deborah Weisberg Southwest Correspondent Pittsburgh – Two hunting seasons collided tragically in southwestern Pennsylvania recently when a small game hunter, presumably targeting squirrels, shot another man in the face, as he waited with his
