Fishing
Erie fishing probe leads to felonies
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Sandusky, Ohio — Ohio Division of Wildlife investigators in Sandusky will tackle the new year where they left off in 2005 – continuing an ongoing, unprecedented crackdown on commercial over
More perch, walleye on Lake Erie anglers’ radar
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — Lake Erie anglers will be able to put more fish in the boat this year after an early November decision by the Ohio Wildlife Council. The council on Nov.
PGC uncertain if deer plan working
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Some hunters would tell you that the Pennsylvania Game Commis-sion’s effort to reduce the size of the deer herd has worked too well. Others would say the job
Efforts continue to delist timber wolves
By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced it will not appeal U.S. District Court decisions from earlier this year nullifying the service’s reclassification of timber (gray) wolves
Groups plan strategy to revive dove hunting
Bill Parker Editor Lansing — Representatives from some 30 sportsmens organizations from across the state gathered at the Michigan United Conservation Clubs’ headquarters in Lansing late last month to begin working on a strategy to
Federation prez says: Don’t link deer, fees
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Gap, Pa. — Linking the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s desperate need for new revenue with deer management is a dangerous concept that could lead to the agency being absorbed by another government
Baiting, land use, top enforcement concerns
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — Deer baiting and land use and ownership stood out as two major areas of concern in the DNR law enforcement report regarding the 2005 deer hunting season. The DNR
Behnke to step aside for Amery veterinarian
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Gov. Jim Doyle said the two magic words on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Dave Clausen. With those two words, longtime Natural Resources Board (NRB) member Herb Behnke agreed to leave
CWD year’s top story
By Steve Piatt Editor New York Outdoor News had plenty of news to bring its readers in 2005. That’s not likely to change in 2006. In fact, some of the top news stories of the
