Fishing
Trouble is bruin: Bear sightings on the rise
By Brad SissonContributing Writer Rochester, N.Y. – A recent increase in bear sightings in the Greater Rochester area has both captivated and frightened residents and also raised concern over the bruins’ expanding range. DEC Region
Land, sea passport requirement delayed by feds
Increased wait time leads to temporary postponement of new air, land travel rules By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Washington – Hunters and anglers fretting the upcoming requirement of a passport for land and sea travel into
SAK ‘remodelers’ ready to roll
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison – Good, but not good enough. That’s why a group of volunteers will convene for the first time this week to begin looking at two ways to improve the DNR’s
‘Rock snot’ suddenly the newest invasive concern
By Don LehmanContributing Writer With the fight against one dreaded fisheries invader still ongoing, state officials are closely watching the appearance of another potentially devastating invasive species just a short distance from New York state.
Barnhart retiring as DEC’s F&W director
Staff report Albany – Gerald Barnhart, DEC’s director fish, wildlife and marine resources for the past 12 years, is shortening his title. Winemaker. Barnhart is ending a 28-year DEC career effective Aug. 10, retiring to
Continental duck numbers are on the rise
Cans, redheads, shovelers break survey records Staff Report St. Paul, Minn. – Preliminary results from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service’s Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey indicate a total duck
Wild Rose work is on schedule
By Greg Seubert Correspondent Wild Rose, Wis. – If Steve Fajfer were from the Land Down Under, he’d be saying, ‘No worries, mate.’ No more worries about great blue herons or otters raiding fish ponds
Cougar research is under the microscope
By Craig Springer Correspondent Editor’s note: Following is the second of a two-part series on cougar research in Michigan. Craig Springer is a freelance writer and biologist. Lansing – Controversy continues over the question of
Hog-hunting ban pondered in state
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – Although no wild hog in Pennsylvania has tested positive for dangerous diseases and hunting pressure has tailed off, state officials revealed recently that they are still considering a ban
