Fishing
Hunters bagged 630,000 roosters in Iowa in 2007
Iowa DNR Reports Des Moines, Iowa ’Äî More than 109,000 pheasant hunters harvested 630,000 roosters in 2007, keeping Iowa among the national leaders in pheasant hunting. The harvest estimates are based on a survey of
Are new rules needed for Chequamegon pike?
Ashland, Wis. – Mention Chequamegon Bay, and most anglers picture big smallmouth bass or hard-fighting trout and salmon. Many people may not realize the bay holds some trophy northern pike. However, some anglers believe this
Rules change for youth bear-hunting program
Madison ’Äî Adults who’Äôd like to see young family members or friends take part in the state’Äôs learn-to-hunt bear program should know that new rules are in place this year. During the first three years
Flood waters ravage the state’s resources
Lake Delton, Wis. – Dangerous weather pounding Wisconsin and other areas of the Midwest has left devastating reminders of the costs of being out of balance with nature. Initially, all attention was focused on the
Commission approves $4M for Glacial Ridge
Erskine, Minn. ’Äî The state has lost nearly all the tallgrass prairie it once had, but funds approved by Migratory Bird Conservation Commission members last week will help stem the loss. The commission approved $4
Spring duck numbers jump up in Minnesota
Bemidji, Minn. ’Äî The number of mallards nesting in Minnesota rose this year to 298,000, up 23 percent from last year’Äôs spring survey count of 242,000 birds, according to Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist. The
Listen to Ohio Outdoor News online through new podcasts
By now, you’Äôre accustomed to reading the latest news that affects hunting and fishing in the pages of Ohio Outdoor News. But, there’Äôs only so much space in print in which we can share information.
Northwest refuges may have new hunts this fall
Middle River, Minn. ’Äî Two years after litigation foiled hunt expansion plans, two federal refuges in northwestern Minnesota may see an increase in hunting activity. Agassiz and Hamden Slough national wildlife refuges are two of
Thanks to VHS, stocking of saugeyes may be over
Harrisburg ’Äî One of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’Äôs fears is apparently coming true. Last fall, staff within the agency pointed out that regulations meant to prevent the spread of VHS ’Äì or Viral
