Fishing
Fur industry is in a ‘cautious’ buy, sell mode
Bowling Green, Ohio – Trappers and fur harvesters approached the 2008-2009 season with an optimistic outlook toward fur prices following last year’s sales. The spring auctions were the best for many years and everyone expected
Hunters delayed doe harvest to gun season
Athens, Ohio – If last year’s gun season would have opened with the same weather as it did in 2007 – drenching rains across the state that wiped out much of the first two days
Road salt retained in Minn. lakes and wetlands
St. Paul, Minn. (AP) — Road salt runoff is slowly making lakes and wetlands in the Twin Cities saltier, according to a new report from the University of Minnesota. The research team led by Heinz
Fish And Game Submits Revised Fee Increase Proposal
Idaho Fish and Game officials have submitted a revised proposal that asks for a more modest revenue increase. In the light of tough economic times, Idaho Fish and Game has scaled back a proposed revenue
Fish information nights prep anglers for spring
To learn how to catch more fish, attend one of several events hosted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) in late February. Called “Fishing Information Nights,” the events will feature experts on
Replacement-value poaching fees OK’d
Harrisburg – Pennsylvania game commissioners covered a long list of business items at their January quarterly meeting – and some of them made headlines – but for Commissioner Jay Delaney, of Wilkes- Barre, one item
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
Latest funding shortage could mean more CO field vacancies
Little Falls, Minn. – When it comes to tightening belts to address a reduction in funding to the state of Minnesota, there are few options for the DNR’s Enforcement Division but to cut staff. After
