Fishing
State bait shops report: Ice is decent, but slick
St. Paul – That the ice on lakes across Minnesota is quite slippery should go without saying, but the fact is especially relevant right now. That’s because a warm spell a week ago melted most
Environment could get help from stimulus plan
Washington – While the federal government is providing about $787 billion in “stimulus” funding to ease the nation’s economic woes, it’s likely at least some of that would trickle toward the environment. Some conservation groups
Bill would alter state rules for duck decoys
St. Paul – Duck hunters could put their decoys in public waters or on public lands at any time of day or night as long as they stay in “constant attendance of the decoys,” under
Poisoned: 200 turkeys dead in Oconto Co.
Green Bay, Wis. – Why would anyone intentionally poison hundreds of wild turkeys? That was the burning question on the minds of thousands of hunters after the DNR said Feb. 6 that approximately 200 turkey
Bear tags are up 57 percent for ’09
Madison – The Natural Resources Board unanimously approved a 57-percent increase in black bear kill tags for 2009, based on research that shows the state bear population is larger than the former DNR estimate. Board
Comments Sought on Proposal to Eliminate Some Deer B Licenses in FWP Region 2
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is requesting public comment on a proposed elimination of Single-Region Antlerless White-tailed Deer B Licenses for FWP Region 2. The Deer B license proposed for elimination has been available
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Bedford County deer poachers plead guilty
Huntingdon – David Loy, 25, and Domenick Gillespie, 23, both of Buffalo Mills, recently pled guilty to charges stemming for a poaching case that spanned at least two months. Pennsylvania Game Commission Wildlife Conservation Officer
