Fishing
NWTF gets elk tag: Hard feelings erupt
Harrisburg – When the Pennsylvania Game Commission awarded the state’s first-ever “Governor’s Tag” – an elk license to be auctioned off to the highest bidder – to the National Wild Turkey Federation, it was heralded
Urban zone bag won’t be bottomless, but likely increased
DNR, Staff Reports Columbus – Ohio hunters may again have the opportunity to use reduced-cost deer permits – even during gun season in one zone – if a proposed regulation is accepted by the Ohio
Rewards set for deer in a study
Harrisburg – Any deer hunter would say it’s rewarding to shoot a whitetail. This year, though, that will be more true than ever for some. The reason? Some whitetails in the woods this fall will
Minnesota to see jump in P-R, D-J excise taxes
St. Paul – With generally bad news surrounding funding for state departments for the upcoming fiscal cycle, the Minnesota DNR received some good news recently: Grant funding available through two federal programs – known as
Hunters maintain support of venison donation program
St. Paul – Despite a faltering economy and concern about lead in venison, hunters gave nearly as much money to the state’s venison donation program last year as they did in 2007. Given the choice
Online Trip Auction Starts Friday
The Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation Inc. presents its 19th Annual Online Trip Auction beginning 9 a.m. Friday, February 27. This year’s auction offers 40 trips. Here are just a few: Horseback Fish Stocking Family
State deer kill nearly 250,000
Columbus – While the numbers aren’t entirely dry just yet, the DNR Division of Wildlife’s previously stated prediction of a 2008-2009 deer kill of 250,000 will be a close call. At last count, the total
Wolf Shot In Roberts County, South Dakota
The illegal killing of a wolf in northeastern South Dakota brings a reminder from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Game, Fish and Parks Department that wolves are protected by federal and state
Muzzleloader kill shows steady decline
Columbus – Leading the charge for a proposed move of muzzleloader season into January is a trend toward lagging kill numbers in late December over the past four seasons, according to a state wildlife management
