Fishing
Northern lakes should see an ice-free opener
Madison – Anglers heading out for opening day of the 2008 fishing season on Saturday, May 3 could see survey nets, tribal spearers, some new rules, and maybe even some floating ice. A cold winter
Lead-shot ban pulled from state Senate bill
St. Paul – The Senate author of a proposal to require small-game hunters to use nontoxic shot on public land in the state’s agricultural region has put the brakes on the plan. Saying it needs
Cleveland’s port authority in planning stages to move ops
Cleveland – While heralded as a boon to lakefront development, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority’s proposed relocation on Lake Erie also has raised concerns about the project’s effect on wildlife, fishing, and boating. But officials
Erie perch change takes effect July 1
Columbus – A split bag limit for yellow perch on Lake Erie will take effect July 1, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. The Ohio Wildlife Council in early April approved the change to
Out-of-state licenses down; PGC doubts up
Harrisburg – Compared to the states that surround it, Pennsylvania offers the best license deal for non-resident hunters. And the Keystone State licenses more non-residents than any of its neighbors. For $101, non-residents of Pennsylvania
Access to many trout waters still is tenuous
Pittsburgh – Opening Day had special meaning for anglers fishing the Little Juniata River this year, since public access battles at Spruce Creek are finally over. But while the Little Juniata’s navigability was upheld by
Lawmakers clear: ‘Want more deer’
Harrisburg – If a wild animal wanders through Penn’s Woods, but doesn’t have antlers and/or a white tail, does it matter? Philosophers can forget debating that one. State lawmakers have already answered the question. Though
PGC: Gobbler hunt outlook good
Harrisburg – The upcoming gobbler season April 26 to May 26 should provide excellent hunting opportunities for the nearly quarter million hunters who are preparing to participate, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. New this
Walleye limit change loses favor at Capitol
St. Paul – Some of the most high-profile game and fish issues before the Legislature this year – reduced walleye limit, earlier opener, and a statewide slot limit – appear to be dead. The plans
