Fishing
CRP signup called ‘golden opportunity’
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — It could be a defining time period for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Between now and mid-April, landowners currently in the program and those who would like to
PGC throws book at deer farm operator
By Dan Nephin Associated Press Writer Brookville, Pa. — A deer breeder awaiting sentencing in the theft of a massive buck from another breeder has been charged with operating an illegal deer farm and hunting
Fed budget bill tips cap to conservation
By Tim Spielman Contributing Writer Washington — While a final 2007 federal budget likely is months away, conservation groups are, for the most part, happy with how things are starting out. Others say national parks
Bush conservation funding proposal gets mixed reviews
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — While a final 2007 federal budget likely is months away, conservation groups are, for the most part, happy with how things are starting out. Others say national parks
Lawmakers unmoved by PGC money plight
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Are at least some Pennsylvania Game Commission officials willing to strike a deal on deer management to get an increase in hunting license fees? Some believe the answer
Youth takes special banded goose
By Freddie McKnight Southcentral Correspondent Mapleton, Pa. — For a child, it can seem like an eternity must pass before the arrival of the magical age of 12 – the legal hunting age in the
Forest bill raises access concernsfont
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Lansing — The state’s largest outdoors group worries that a public access provision of the new Commercial Forest Act, while appearing to boost access efforts, may have the opposite effect.
Winnebago spearers are having a tough season
Staff Reports Oshkosh, Wis. — Forecasts for cold, snowy weather late last week convinced most sturgeon spearers to remove their shanties from Lake Winnebago by Feb. 15, according to DNR officials. Forecasts called for 6
Hatchery system repairs prioritized
By Bill Hilts, Jr. Contributing Writer Albany – The state’s fish hatchery system is set to receive $5 million should Gov. George Pataki’s 2006-07 budget make it through the legislative gauntlet. While it’s still only
