Fishing
October Zone T in ’08: still unknown
Madison – The biggest question among hunters following the nine-day gun deer season is whether or not the ratio of antlerless to antlered deer killed in 2006 and 2007 is high enough to prevent the
Border-crossers face new requirement
Washington – The real test to see if travelers are paying attention likely will come later this summer, when American anglers traveling to Canada to fish will have to present a passport upon their return.
Locked bucks saved from watery peril
Richfield, Wis. – A group of Washington County DNR employees saved two trophy bucks from a watery death on Friday, Nov. 16, the day before the gun deer season began. DNR Conservation Warden Bob Lee
Ice reports frustratingly mixed around the state
Garrison, Minn. – Throughout the state, anglers are finding plenty of spots to fish through the ice. That’s the good news. The bad news is that many of them are dealing with deep snow, slush,
Early archery kill is up nearly 20 percent
Columbus – Early indications are that this year’s new bonus antlerless permits are making a difference in the early harvest. Or, it could just that the hunting has been better this fall than last. “We
DNR engaging, meeting with ‘new constituents’
St. Paul – It’s not uncommon for DNR officials to talk with hunters, anglers, park users, and trail riders – traditional groups of users. But a new directive from Mark Holsten, DNR commissioner, has regional
So far, Pa. bear harvest is lower
Potters Mills, Pa. – “Where are all of the bears?” was an often-repeated question at the Centre County bear check station. The usually busy Pennsyl-vania Game Commission employees and volunteers spent more time drinking coffee
Finally! Pa. team to vie in U.S. ice-fishing event
Greensburg, Pa. – Mike Kuna was less than enthusiastic the first time his cousin Bob Griffith asked him to go ice fishing. Oh how things have changed. Today, the pair – Kuna, from McCandless Township,
Railroad will pay Pa. $7.35 million
Harrisburg – In one of the largest natural-resources damage settlements in state history, Norfolk Southern will pay $7.35 million to the commonwealth to resolve its civil liability for a June 2006 derailment that polluted and
