Fishing
DNR seeks a 2 percent budget increase
Rothschild, Wis. – A new two-year 2 percent budget increase request from the DNR was tentatively approved by the Natural Resources Board at its Sept. 24 meeting, but will be reviewed by the board once
‘Travel rules’ OK’d for national forest
Park Falls, Wis. – Although a Sept. 25 decision by the U.S. Forest Service will close about 2,300 miles of roads to vehicle traffic, forest visitors will not have to begin observing those closures until
Anticipation high as duck season dawns
Shakopee, Minn. – Like he is before every opening weekend of duck hunting, John Schroers is optimistic going into Saturday’s opener. Though opening day is late this year, there seem to be plenty of teal
Pa. Federation, NWF separate over issues
Somerset, Pa. – A conservation alliance that dates to the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration has come to an ugly end. The National Wildlife Federation has dumped the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs as its state
Rabbit population currently on upswing throughout area
Ashley, Ohio – If you enjoyed good rabbit hunting last year here in Ohio, there is no reason to expect anything less come the Nov. 7 opener. In fact, says state biologist and beagle-man Nathan
New restrictions for ATVers during firearms deer season
St. Paul – The DNR_last week unveiled new regulations aimed at minimizing conflicts between deer hunters and off-highway vehicle riders. Deer hunters remain bound by rules that limit their use of OHVs during the season,
Mille Lacs fishing: the chilly bite of ’08
Aitkin, Minn. – It’s unlikely state-licenses anglers will catch many more walleyes before the Lake Mille Lacs “fish year” ends in December. It’s therefore likely this past spring and summer season will rank down there
Boar possession ban pulled off the table
Columbus – After much internal discussion, particularly over the last month, the DNR_Division of Wildlife will not attempt to ban wild boar possession this fall. “We needed a little more time to work with our
