Fishing
Outdoors broadcaster Tony Dean dies
Pierre, S.D. (AP)_ Tony Dean, a nationally known outdoor enthusiast who promoted South Dakota with his radio and television shows, has died. Dean died Sunday morning. He was 67. Dean, whose real name was Anthony
S.D. artist wins federal ’09 Duck Stamp contest
Bloomington, Minn. – Joshua Spies was caught up in the whirlwind of winning the federal Duck Stamp competition last Saturday, but well aware of what was happening in his home state of South Dakota. The
Trout troubles
PF&BC will be short fish in ’09 Harrisburg – Fish & Boat Commissioners knew the agency was going to be short some trout next year, thanks to construction-induced cutbacks in production at their Reynoldsdale hatchery.
Hunters kill 111 moose during bulls-only season
Tower, Minn. – Hunters killed 111 bull moose during the season that ended Sunday, a decrease of four animals from last year. The season, held in permit areas in the northeastern part of the state,
Ethanol byproduct proves not to be so eco-friendly
Columbus – As more ethanol producing plants pop up on Ohio’s landscape, so too is one particular byproduct that has already made an impact on the state’s wildlife. DNR Division of Wildlife law enforcement authorities
Wisconsin firms up role in Wildlife Violator Compact
Madison – Hunters who obey the laws have nothing to worry about, but those who run afoul of the law in Wisconsin, or 30 other states, now have something new to think about: the Interstate
State pheasant hunters hope best yet to come
Madelia, Minn. – If you had a fantastic opening weekend of pheasant hunting, harvest-wise, you’re in the minority. Hot and humid weather in some places, cold and lightning and thunder in others, and standing corn
Four-day antlerless deer season Oct. 16-19
DNR Reports Madison – Wisconsin’s October antlerless deer gun hunt will be open in most deer units from Oct. 16-19. DNR deer ecologist Keith Warnke said the return of the October antlerless deer season will
DNR: Ammo selection can lower lead levels
St. Paul – Lead fragments from some high-powered rifle ammunition travel farther into deer than hunters may have assumed, according to a DNR study released last week. The study also showed that hunters can reduce
