Fishing
Authorities trap bear in area Ohioan was killed
By Rose French Associated Press Writer Nashville, Tenn. — A black bear was caught in a forest recreation area and euthanized so experts could determine whether it was the same animal that attacked a family
NRC pondering alteration of elk hunt boundaries
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Midland, Mich. — Elk hunters taking part in the special early season hunt late this summer will have options if they sense they’re in the wrong spot, under regulations up
Impact statement sought on development of U.P. land
By Kurt Krueger Correspondent Paulding, Mich. — A division of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission has joined state and federal agencies in demanding an environmental impact analysis of a power company’s plan
Mead lands open for turkey hunters
DNR, Staff Reports McArthur, Ohio — Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy continued public use of 43,000 acres of forested lands in seven southern Ohio counties following a formal agreement on April 13 between
PGC excludes deer for year in youth hunt
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — After considerable debate, Pennsylvania Game commissioners decided to exclude deer hunting from its mentored youth hunting program for one year until the agency can assess the potential for additional
Lake Michigan perch showing signs of life
By Paul Smith Correspondent Milwaukee — The Lake Michigan yellow perch population, suffering from more than a decade of extremely poor recruitment, is showing significant signs of improvement that have led to renewed optimism about
Johnsrud reflects on 20 years in the Legislature
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Eastman, Wis. — DuWayne Johnsrud is enjoying life. He retired last year after 20 years in the Legislature, returning to farm his 266 acres full-time in Crawford County, where he has
Walleye and pike: The ‘other’ opener
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – No, it doesn’t carry the same importance as April 1 or the third Saturday in June. But the opening of New York’s walleye, pike, pickerel and tiger muskie season
Bait limit gets support
By Robert Imrie Associated Press Wausau, Wis. (AP) — Outdoor enthusiasts at annual conservation hearings split on whether the state should outlaw the baiting of white-tailed deer, though they strongly supported restricting the practice before
