Fishing
Reviews mixed on Bush funding plan
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
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
State duck hunters’ opinions shared nationwide
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — State and federal agencies hear from hunters all of the time about season dates, bag limits, and regulations, but they wonder if those people are just a boisterous minority,
Undecided: Deer hunt still in limbo
By Kevin Naze Correspondent As of press time for this issue, the Legislature had sent a revised deer hunting rule back to the DNR and Natural Resources Board for an agency decision on whether or
New CWD research clouds safety issue
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Scientists have said for years that sportsmen shouldn’t quit hunting just because chronic wasting disease is present in some deer and elk herds. They’re still saying that, even
Snowy owls invade Pennsylvania
By Mark Nale Northcentral Correspondent State College, Pa. — Most Pennsylvania hunters and anglers live their entire lives without ever seeing one snowy owl. This winter, however, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and even Maryland residents are
Legislator pushing for crossbows for seniors
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Midland, Mich. — State Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, has launched an effort which would culminate in making crossbows legal choices for senior bowhunters, not just those with medically qualified
Following the trend, license sales down
By Greg Keefer Contributing Writer Columbus — The trend is downward for the number of Ohio angler and hunter license sold over much of the past decade, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. The
