Fishing
Online photos lead to Ohio deer poachers arrest
Toledo, Ohio (AP) _ Two poachers convicted of bagging a “celebrity” deer were so proud of their kill that they posted photos on a Facebook page and the state’s wildlife Web site, investigators said. What
General Spring Turkey Season Will Open March 28
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) today announced California’s spring turkey season will open statewide on March 28. The general season will extend through May 3. In addition, archers may hunt turkeys through May
Urban zone bag won’t be bottomless, but likely increased
DNR, Staff Reports Columbus – Ohio hunters may again have the opportunity to use reduced-cost deer permits – even during gun season in one zone – if a proposed regulation is accepted by the Ohio
Guides worried about walleye harvest on Susquehanna River
Harrisburg, Pa. – Some anglers are concerned about what they regard as an overharvest of lower Susquehanna River walleyes during the winter months, a vulnerable time when the fish are concentrated in specific areas, such
DNR offers outdoor skills classes for women
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program is hosting its annual winter workshop March 6 – 8 at Deep Portage Environmental Learning Center in Hackensack. “The winter workshop is
Pennsylvania hunters bagged 3,458 bears in 2008
Harrisburg, Pa. (AP) — Bear hunters had a good year in Pennsylvania in 2008. According to figures released Wednesday by the state Game Commission, hunters took a total of 3,458 bears. That number includes bears
State deer kill nearly 250,000
Columbus – While the numbers aren’t entirely dry just yet, the DNR Division of Wildlife’s previously stated prediction of a 2008-2009 deer kill of 250,000 will be a close call. At last count, the total
Muzzleloader kill shows steady decline
Columbus – Leading the charge for a proposed move of muzzleloader season into January is a trend toward lagging kill numbers in late December over the past four seasons, according to a state wildlife management
LOHC reviews huge forest proposal
St. Paul – A proposal unveiled Monday to the Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council would protect in perpetuity more than 187,000 acres of forests and wetlands in northern Minnesota. The catch: It would consume more than
