Fishing
Ice for walleye opener ’08?
Walker, Minn. – With fishing opener just a week away, the possibility of ice remaining on many lakes in the northern part of the state has become very real. Another round of measurable snow (up
Northern lakes should see an ice-free opener
Madison – Anglers heading out for opening day of the 2008 fishing season on Saturday, May 3 could see survey nets, tribal spearers, some new rules, and maybe even some floating ice. A cold winter
Cleveland’s port authority in planning stages to move ops
Cleveland – While heralded as a boon to lakefront development, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority’s proposed relocation on Lake Erie also has raised concerns about the project’s effect on wildlife, fishing, and boating. But officials
Erie perch change takes effect July 1
Columbus – A split bag limit for yellow perch on Lake Erie will take effect July 1, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. The Ohio Wildlife Council in early April approved the change to
Access to many trout waters still is tenuous
Pittsburgh – Opening Day had special meaning for anglers fishing the Little Juniata River this year, since public access battles at Spruce Creek are finally over. But while the Little Juniata’s navigability was upheld by
Walleye limit change loses favor at Capitol
St. Paul – Some of the most high-profile game and fish issues before the Legislature this year – reduced walleye limit, earlier opener, and a statewide slot limit – appear to be dead. The plans
Farm Bill extended; Sodsaver push is on
Washington – Following another extension of the 2002 federal Farm Bill – this one, a week long – conservation groups took the opportunity to let House and Senate conferees know their priorities regarding the five-year
Lawmakers clear: ‘Want more deer’
Harrisburg – If a wild animal wanders through Penn’s Woods, but doesn’t have antlers and/or a white tail, does it matter? Philosophers can forget debating that one. State lawmakers have already answered the question. Though
