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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

A muskie fishing outlook for 2006

Ohio committed to muskie anglers’ unique pursuit By Greg Keefer Contributing Writer Columbus — Muskie fishing is improving in the Buckeye state, largely as a result of the efforts of the DNR Division of Wildlife.

Goal changes minor after deer meetings

By Bill Parker Editor Lansing — Hunters expecting sweeping changes in the DNR’s deer management strategy likely were disappointed last week when the department presented to the state Natural Resources Commission its deer management population

Archery kill boosts deer season totals

Staff Report Columbus — The final harvest numbers coming in from Ohio’s deer archery season will likely make this another near record breaking year although harvests were down in both the muzzleloader and deer gun

Warm January brings mixed fishing results

Unseasonably warm conditions spark early steelhead runs By Kenny Darwin Correspondent Grand Rapids, Mich. — Michigan’s warmest January in recorded history has created some hot fishing. The unseasonably warm weather highlighted by thawing snow and

NRB says to limit December deer hunt

By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — The Natural Resources Board agreed with a recommendation by the DNR to limit December gun deer hunting north of Hwy. 8 in order to obtain approval from Senate and

Battle resumes on youth hunting age

By Don Lehman Contributing Writer Albany, N.Y. – State Sen. Betty Little fondly recalls the days with her young sons at hunter education courses, her boys learning how to safely hunt in the Adirondack woods

Pataki’s budget plan offers ‘help’

By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — Gov. George Pataki’s 2006-07 budget proposal provides “some very direct help” to DEC’s Bureau of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources, its director says. Gerald Barnhart called Pataki’s spending plan

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