Fishing
Elbow Lake man killed during ’07 deer opener
Camp Ripley, Minn. — A 60-year-old Elbow Lake man died of a gunshot wound on Minnesota’s Nov. 3 deer-hunting opener this year. According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Department, Craig Rupp, who was a Grant
Miami County officer resigns amid probe
By Frank HincheyContributing Writer Xenia, Ohio — A DNR Division of Wildlife law enforcement officer assigned to Miami County resigned Oct. 25 amid a state and federal criminal investigation of a baited mourning dove field.
National port-security law could affect fishing guides
St. Paul – Some of the state’s fishing guides could be affected by a rule meant to boost security at the nation’s ports. Under legislation Congress passed last year, anyone with a Coast Guard-issued license
VHS rules push statewide
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – New rules aimed at preventing the spread of VHS were approved last week and now affect every fisherman in the state. At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Natural Resources
617-pound bear illegally killed; man fined $1,500
Glen Spey, N.Y. – A big bear carried a big fine for a West Nyack man who shot the 617-pound bruin while illegally hunting over a bait pile last month. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Lt.
Gypsy moths again a threat to game lands
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – In the late 1980s, when huge numbers of gypsy moths infested state game lands in central Pennsylvania, Game Commis-sion officials chose to do nothing as the caterpillars ate their
Missing fishermen remain a mystery
Erie anglers’ boat may have been hit by a barge By Frank HincheyContributing Writer Kelleys Island, Ohio – Federal and state watercraft investigators have yet to determine whether a Lake Erie tug and barge struck
Oberstar waters bill creates hot debate
St. Paul – A federal bill whose aim is to protect waters and wetlands, according to its author, Minnesota Rep. Jim Oberstar, is gaining the attention of opponents, including former state Sen. Bob Lessard. Lessard,
