Fishing
Anglers play role in saugeye study
By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — Anglers at Hoover Reservoir in Franklin and Delaware counties will play an important part in a high-tech study designed to shed light on the saugeye, a popular sportfish
Conservancy district delays tax request
MWCD responds to public concerns By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — In response to public concerns, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will delay seeking court approval for a property tax assessment plan until it
Samples tested in Erie drum die-off
By Mike Moore Editor Sandusky, Ohio — It could be early July before a cause is identified for thousands of freshwater drum dead or dying in Lake Erie’s western basin. And even then Ohio biologists
New regs sooner might have meant record trout
By Joe Gorden Contributing Writer Johnstown, Pa. — There is at least one enthusiastic supporter of a proposal by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commissioner Don Anderson that anglers be allowed to harvest trout from two
New fluke regs bring criticism
Staff report Wantagh, L.I. – Fluke season got off to a frustrating start this month as anglers returned scores of undersized fish following a size limit increase from 17.5 to 18 inches. DEC officials announced
N.Y. bass opener special this year
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – New York’s traditional bass season opener takes on a special meaning this season, the last in which Opening Day will mean just that. While the third-Saturday-in-June season kickoff will
Saturday deer kickoff to return in South
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – You had to read between the lines, but a recent DEC announcement on proposed deer and bear season changes may be more noteworthy for what won’t change in 2006.
Groups line up against proposed sale of forest
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — A Bush administration plan to sell off chunks of national forest land in 35 states across the U.S. to fund a rural schools program has been criticized by
Finally: Deer season is set
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — It took quite a bit of pushing and pulling, but Wisconsin deer hunters finally do have a framework in place for the 2006 deer season. Now they just have
