Fishing
2006 deer harvest up 9 percent
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – The buck harvest during the 2006 deer-hunting seasons in Michigan was up by about 22 percent over 2005, but the antlerless harvest was down about 5 percent statewide. That
DNR considers VHS’ effects on stocking
By Kevin Naze Correspondent Sturgeon Bay, Wis. – Wisconsin’s ongoing struggle with viral hemorrhagic septicemia – the fish-killing VHS virus – was a big newsmaker at the Great Lakes Fishery Commission’s 52nd annual meeting June
Crossbow bills back in state Legislature
By Don LehmanContributing Writer Albany – A bill to allow hunting by crossbow was introduced in the state Assembly late last month, putting legislation to create crossbow seasons in both houses of the state Legislature.
Lakeshore owner cited for angler harassment
By Kurt KruegerCorrespondent Eagle River, Wis. – Waterfront property owners might learn a lesson from the experiences of a riparian landowner who has been cited by a DNR conservation warden in Vilas County for harassing
Winnebago producing despite VHS concerns
By Dean Bortz Editor Oshkosh, Wis. – Anglers who are fighting shy of Lake Winnebago because of the presence of the fish-killing disease called viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) might just be missing the walleye boat.
Eight years of work puts ramp on river
By Chuck MartinContributing Writer Coal Grove, Ohio – Almost eight years in the making, boaters finally have a new launch facility on the Greenup Pool at the village of Coal Grove in Lawrence County. The
Game-baiting issue may bite agency
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg – The Pennsyl-vania Game Commission’s reputation, deserved or not, as primarily a law-enforcement agency has come back to bite it again. That was evident during a special hearing of
Landowner liability bill sails through the House
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – A long-anticipated bill that would protect Pennsylvania landowners who allow hunting on their properties from liability for accidents or injuries was unanimously approved by the state House in late
Church, others want to restrict Mohican clearing
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Loudonville, Ohio – A church, an outdoor school and a land conservancy are asking a federal judge to restrict a gas transmission company’s plan to clear a 50-foot path of
