Fishing
With DMPs boost, harvest jump likely
Staff report Albany – A burgeoning black bear population in the Catskills has prompted DEC officials to propose starting the 2007 bear season two days earlier in an effort to increase the bear harvest. The
Split duck season begins on Sept. 22
Staff Reports Madison – State waterfowl hunters will enjoy a full 60-day Wisconsin duck season – the longest allowed under federal guidelines – with hunters in the northern duck zone getting a one-week jump on
Fly-fishing section closed on Salmon
Staff report Altmar, N.Y. – Low water levels and high temperatures have delayed the opening of the catch-and-release season in the fly-fishing-only section of the Salmon River. DEC imposed emergency regulations that delayed the customary
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
Feds react to tribal duck-hunting request
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Odanah, Wis. – Last year about this time, state waterfowl managers in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota were reacting to a proposal by tribes under the Great Lakes Indian Fish and
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
