Fishing
Zone 4 a flashpoint of simplification proposal
Hutchinson, Minn. – The first three public input meetings on proposals aimed at simplifying deer-hunting regulations were rather quiet affairs. Those were in Deer River, Aurora, and St. Paul, and the most heavily attended meeting
Online petition asks boost in license fees
Lancaster, Pa. – For Lancaster County resident Troy Wallace, the hunting year begins Sept. 1 and it ends in mid-February. During that period, the 46-year-old enjoys many days afield for the $50 or so he
Lake Mille Lacs rule: ‘four fish under 18′
St. Paul – The DNR announced Tuesday that anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs this summer will be allowed to keep four fish up to 18 inches (one “trophy” over 28 inches is allowed in
State’s turkeys feeling crunch of harsh winter
Madison – Scott Hull, DNR upland game ecologist, appreciates and understands concerns for Wisconsin’s wild turkey population. It’s been a record-setting winter in which some regions, particularly in southern Wisconsin, have reported record snowfalls that
DNR prepares to deal with budget deficit
St. Paul – It’s unclear exactly what’s in store as a result of a nearly $1 billion state budget deficit, but few areas are likely to be left untouched, including the DNR. A budget forecast
Superior national park heads explore VHS rules
Madison – Like their counterparts in fish management have done – and continue to do – in battling a deadly fish disease, officials from national parks surrounding Lake Superior are developing a plan to deal
DNR moves ahead with SAK changes
Madison – The Natural Resources Board has approved a DNR plan for changes to the Sex-Age-Kill formula that should improve the agency’s ability to make deer herd estimates. The SAK is a formula used by
Latest on Leech Lake: More stocking likely?
Walker, Minn. – Since 2005, more than 37 million walleye fry have been stocked into Leech Lake in an effort to revitalize the fishery, and another 20 million will be added this spring. DNR officials
