Fishing
Election for PGC prez tight again
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — The U.S. House of Representatives made history this month by electing a woman leader. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a similar opportunity at its meeting Jan. 23. A year
License fees vary in surrounding states
By Mike Wilson Contributing Writer Hunters and anglers have a lot to choose from if they want to sample the outdoor recreational activities in states bordering Ohio. According to Doris Pringle, licensing chief for the
Will disillusioned hunters show up?
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — Given the level of deer-hunter dissatisfaction in parts of this state, you would expect the public comment period before the Jan. 21-23 Pennsylvania Game Commission meeting to be a
Wildlife chief Gray plans his retirement
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — The winds of change continue to swirl within the DNR Division of Wildlife. And, this time, the direction is straight from the top. Following last fall’s retirement of the
Lake trout once again are making splash in Michigan
By Yvonne Swager Correspondent Frankfort, Mich. — New technology is speeding up the analysis of and promoting an increase in the lake trout status in Lake Michigan. The recent discovery of lake trout fry by
Smith ouster is called ‘political’
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Several Wisconsin conservation veterans believe DNR leadership abilities took a step backward last month when DNR Deputy Secretary Bill Smith was removed as the agency’s second in command. He
Fur price jump boosts trapping license sales
Staff report Albany — Some of the highest fur prices in recent years have apparently encouraged more trappers to take up or re-enter the sport. Figures from the DEC show overall trapping license sales have
RMEF makes second Wisconsin land buy
Staff Report Hayward, Wis. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation made its second Wisconsin land purchase to continue its efforts of protecting undeveloped lands in the elk area of northern Wisconsin. Besides maintaining existing wildlife
Record bear harvests no threat, experts say
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Altoona, Pa. — Two consecutive all-time-high bear harvests, extended hunting seasons in some counties and a new archery bear season have some sportsmen worried that the bruin population will take a
