Fishing
Records smashed at big coyote hunt
Frenchville, Pa. – The biggest coyote hunt in the east lived up to its expectations once again as hunters broke several records during the Feb. 22-24 event. Nearly 4,000 registered hunters competed for the
Southwest to get early trout season
Good things really do come to those who wait, apparently. At their meeting Jan. 28 and 29, Fish & Boat Commissioners said they were considering a proposal to open the 2009 trout season two weeks
Online petition asks boost in license fees
Lancaster, Pa. – For Lancaster County resident Troy Wallace, the hunting year begins Sept. 1 and it ends in mid-February. During that period, the 46-year-old enjoys many days afield for the $50 or so he
Zone 4 a flashpoint of simplification proposal
Hutchinson, Minn. – The first three public input meetings on proposals aimed at simplifying deer-hunting regulations were rather quiet affairs. Those were in Deer River, Aurora, and St. Paul, and the most heavily attended meeting
Bill raises fine for illegal baiting
Madison – Anyone caught violating deer baiting and feeding laws could end up with much higher penalties than the current $530 forfeiture if a new bill is passed, but that fine should be less than
Lake Mille Lacs rule: ‘four fish under 18′
St. Paul – The DNR announced Tuesday that anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs this summer will be allowed to keep four fish up to 18 inches (one “trophy” over 28 inches is allowed in
DNR prepares to deal with budget deficit
St. Paul – It’s unclear exactly what’s in store as a result of a nearly $1 billion state budget deficit, but few areas are likely to be left untouched, including the DNR. A budget forecast
State’s turkeys feeling crunch of harsh winter
Madison – Scott Hull, DNR upland game ecologist, appreciates and understands concerns for Wisconsin’s wild turkey population. It’s been a record-setting winter in which some regions, particularly in southern Wisconsin, have reported record snowfalls that
