Fishing
Historic season to open in southeast
By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Lancaster, Pa. — When the firearms deer season opens Nov. 28, hunters in the southeast region will embark on the longest season in state history. The antlered and antlerless season
Scientists say CWD may be here already
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor University Park, Pa. — The big question about chronic wasting disease is no longer if it will show up in Pennsylvania, but rather when and where, according to scientists who say
Pitt on the lookout for ‘girlie-man’ river fish
By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Pittsburgh — Anglers on western Pennsylvania rivers are fishing for science. The Highland Park Dam – one of the Allegheny River’s hottest spots – has become a field lab of
Avian flu in ducks not cause for panic
By Bill Parker Editor Lake Orion, Mich. — Concern about the overseas outbreaks of avian flu increased last week in North America when Canadian officials reported that over 30 ducks in that country had tested
High fuel prices sting the sporting economy
Staff Report Albany — High gas prices, at one time well over $3 per gallon, have affected virtually every aspect of the U.S. economy. So it’s no surprise that the ripple effect has hit New
‘Pre-qualification’ is allowed for ’06 buck
By Kevin Naze Correspondent Madison — Twenty-year Conservation Congress member Steve Oestreicher is stepping down next May from the chairman role he’s held since 1998, but not before hunters get a chance to “pre-qualify” for
Five charged with poaching of fish
Staff Report Milwaukee,Wis. – A 21/2-year investigation that included undercover work and search warrants resulted in criminal charges against five Milwaukee residents for poaching and selling fish. Potential jail sentences range from six to 15
Scientists concerned with pintail, woodcock numbers
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — Scientists and researchers who are members of The Wildlife Society shared information on pintails, woodcock, ruffed grouse, and wolves during their September conference in Madison. Much of their discussion
Early opener bodes well for deer hunt
By Kevin Naze Correspondent Madison — An early opener and a corn harvest well ahead of schedule are two positives for gun deer hunters hoping to put some venison in the freezer or a rack
