Fishing
Extended deer season pushed by Senate bill
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – New York’s Senate has passed legislation that would authorize a special extended deer season that could run through Jan. 31 to control whitetail numbers in agricultural areas. A spokesman
Compact halts ‘state shopping’
By Don Lehman Contributing Writer Albany – Poachers and others who violate state game laws face hunting and fishing bans in 21 other states under an agreement New York has entered into that officials hope
Fish management altered within DNR
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — “Fish guys” are supervising fish guys – and gals – once again in the DNR. The former DNR Bureau of Fisheries Management and Habitat Protection was created during the
Jury is still out on ’06 state turkey kill
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — It will be a couple of weeks before hunters know whether or not they contributed to yet another record turkey kill, but if a new benchmark is not set,
State Assembly OKs ‘market fishing’ ban
By Steve Piatt Editor Port Henry, N.Y. – Around Lake Champlain, catching and selling fish – notably yellow perch – is more than just a pastime. It’s a tradition. It’s also an economic engine of
NRB approves fish, wildlife rule changes
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Elkhart Lake, Wis. — The state Natural Resources Board adopted changes to hunting and fishing regulations that will go into effect in 2007, if they pass legislative review later this year.
Mixed reaction to early trout opener
By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Lancaster, Pa. — The three York County anglers who were fishing for shad below Maryland’s Conowingo Dam May 8 didn’t mince their words about a proposal by the Pennsylvania Fish
Anglers play role in saugeye study
By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — Anglers at Hoover Reservoir in Franklin and Delaware counties will play an important part in a high-tech study designed to shed light on the saugeye, a popular sportfish
Conservancy district delays tax request
MWCD responds to public concerns By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — In response to public concerns, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will delay seeking court approval for a property tax assessment plan until it
