Fishing
Emerald shiner crunch a bit tighter this year
EHD confirmed in cattle from region By Mike Moore Editor Cynthiana, Ohio – Ohio’s deer hunters aren’t the only folks hoping for some cool weather sooner rather than later this fall. The DNR Division of
Bowhunting forecast: Deer numbers up in 2007
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Back-to-back mild winters and two years of strong fawn production should result in a great deer season for Michigan bowhunters, according to the DNR. ‘Based on the preliminary information
Groups working to enhance Michigan’s wildlife habitat
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Traverse City, Mich – It’s pretty common knowledge that northern Michigan is a great place for people to enjoy the outdoors. And, that the region is a great home for
DNR director eyes state budget, license package
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Lansing – Closed state parks. Skeleton crews guarding hatchery brood stock. Cancelled managed area waterfowl hunts. Conservation officers barred from patrols. All that and more could happen if the Michigan
Get the lead out: PGC shooting ranges closed
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg – More than a few hunters use the public shooting ranges on state game lands to do some plinking and sight in their rifles for the fall hunting seasons.
Gun dealers lose: No sales for a day
By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Harrisburg – The shutdown of a state police computer system used by gun dealers took up far less time than anticipated, preventing the sale of guns across the state for
In-season damage permits are history
By Mike MooreEditor Athens, Ohio – The DNR Division of Wildlife will no longer issue in-season damage permits for landowners who are experiencing crop damage related to deer. Damage permits will still be available outside
License fee hike a hot topic
By Steve PiattEditor Pompey, N.Y. – A hunting license fee hike may not be on the horizon, but it may be the best way to help bring the cash-strapped Conservation Fund back in the black.
