Fishing
VHS shows itself in another Finger Lake
Staff report Skaneateles, N.Y. – Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) has taken its second leap out of the Great Lakes system. The fish-killing disease found primarily within the Great Lakes waters has now been discovered in
NRB takes on new rules for state fisheries
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Oconomowoc, Wis. – The Natural Resources Board has adopted emergency regulations for the hook-and-line sturgeon season and has approved hearings on permanent rules regarding viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) virus and increasing
Outdoor passion intact despite dip in numbers
Roanoke, Va. – America’s passion for wildlife and the outdoors continues to be a major engine of the nation’s economy, according to preliminary survey data released last month by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
More ‘girlie fish’ found in Pittsburgh-area rivers
Scientist sounds alarm over pollution of ‘estrogenic’ chemicals By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Pittsburgh – Although recreational use of western Pennsyl-vania rivers has never been higher, a University of Pittsburgh study of water quality is
‘Ohio’s first turkey hunter,’ dies at 89
By Mike MooreEditor Gallipolis, Ohio – He was called by some ‘the first turkey hunter in the state of Ohio.’ He was better known as an entrepreneur who turned a 12-stool restaurant into a ubiquitous
11-pound sucker new bowfishing record
By Mike MooreEditor Toledo, Ohio – Brent McGlone had been chasing the state bowfishing record for suckers for the past 10 years. Hitting spots close to home on the Maumee River, in Sandusky Bay, and
PGC president fight settled: Boop stays
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – When the Pennsylvania Game Commission meeting opened June 25, President Commissioner Tom Boop held the gavel and he read a statement that commissioners said resolved the crisis over board
Shipping industry may face lawsuit
Conservation groups say shipping companies, Congress not doing enough to curb import of exotic species By Yvonne Swager Correspondent Ann Arbor, Mich. – The possibility of conservation groups bringing a lawsuit against shipping companies is
Division of Wildlife asking for 70-day goose season
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Columbus – Ohio goose hunters may very well enjoy more liberalized hunting regulations this year. The DNR Division of Wildlife has formally asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
