Fishing
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
Opening day for trout may change
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent DuBois, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s opening day of trout season has pretty much existed in its current form for 57 years. It may not make it to 58. Pennsylvania Fish &
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
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
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
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
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
QDM/AR opposition firm in western N.Y.
By Steve Piatt Editor Little Valley, N.Y. – Concerns over a movement toward antler restrictions and quality deer management regulations prompted three western New York groups to go on record in opposition of both AR
