Fishing
Groups vow to battle pair of trapping bills
By Don Lehman Contributing Writer Albany – State legislators are weighing bills that could endanger trapping in some parts of the state by allowing counties and other municipalities to regulate the sport instead of the
Opener bodes well for Saginaw Bay walleyes
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Freeland, Mich. — Fans of Saginaw Bay walleyes, even if those anglers didn’t win or even compete in the Freeland Walleye Festival’s fishing contest, have reason to cheer the results.
Democrats say no to license fee hike
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor It’s official, in case you had any doubt. Deer management and an increase in hunting license fees are linked, and they are a partisan political issue in Pennsylvania. In a letter
Regs designed to help smallies
By Mike Moore Editor Sandusky, Ohio — The population of smallmouth bass in Lake Erie isn’t what it used to be, but state fisheries biologists made a move two years ago they hope helps the
DNR: Erie walleyes lure too many overbaggers
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Port Clinton, Ohio — Lured by bountiful walleye in Lake Erie this spring, 29 summonses were issued to overzealous anglers in April in Ottawa County for over-bagging the popular sport
Muskie die-off on St. Clair raises concerns
By Bill Parker Editor Mount Clemens, Mich. — Fisheries biologists are keeping a close eye on Great Lakes connecting waters in southeastern Michigan. Since early last month, the DNR has been receiving reports of significant
DNR defends deer count at workshop
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on how the DNR determines harvest estimates and deer population trends. By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — The DNR and the Natural Resources Commission
Biologist: WMUs will stay large
By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Lancaster, Pa. — Chris Rosen-berry has made it crystal clear how he’s going to manage Pennsylvania’s deer herd. The head of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s deer management section says he
PGC fears higher ‘in lieu of tax’ payments
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — The Pennsyl-vania Game Commission, already in a financial bind, could be facing a new expense very soon, one officials there say the agency can’t handle. Some lawmakers disagree,
