Fishing
DNR plans CWD response
St. Paul – The DNR plans to test road-killed deer for chronic wasting disease from the area around the farm where a captive elk last month tested positive for the disease. The 7-year-old elk lived
Ask The Conservation Officer (Co)
Gary Hompland, Regional Conservation Officer Question: “How does Fish and Game manage species that conflict with each other, like cutthroat trout and white pelicans or wolves and elk?” Answer: You’ve hit upon two contentious issues.
DNR issues ice safety reminder
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) water safety officials have issued an ice safety reminder now that temperatures have surpassed 40 degrees in many areas of the state. “Even with the relatively thick ice produced
Bill is $13,000 for poached park buck
Maumee, Ohio – It was big news last fall when two individuals were fined more than $12,000 for poaching a trophy buck in south central Ohio. Kory Posey and Kyle Kruger of Washington Court House
Ice Fishing Class for Kids Featured at Webster Lake Fishing Derby February 21
Franklin, N.H. — An ice-fishing class for kids and accompanying adults will be offered on the first day of the Webster Lake Fishing Derby, which takes place on Webster Lake in Franklin, N.H., on the
‘Yes’ on crossbows doesn’t end issue
Harrisburg – Pennsylvania’s crossbow controversy? It ain’t over yet. A battle that has seen commissioners pitted against commissioners and hunters against hunters can now add state legislators to the list of people involved in the
Illinois man bids $245,000 for Montana hunting license
Helena, Mont. (AP) — An Illinois man who owns a chain of sandwich shops has paid $245,000 for a license to hunt a bighorn sheep in Montana. The license was auctioned at the Wild Sheep
Northeastern Minnesota moose count completed
Northeastern Minnesota’s 2008 moose survey estimates a population of 7,600 animals. This is similar to last year’s count, but related factors suggest that the population is continuing to decline. “The raw survey numbers were similar,”
Iowa Fishing Report – February 12, 2009
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from
