Fishing
DNR appoints energy policy adviser
Ex-OEC chief will advise agency on emerging issues DNR, Staff Reports Columbus – A leader in the environmental community has joined the ranks of state government as an advisor to the DNR. Vicki Deisner, former
Bait dealers readying for effects of VHS regs
By Yvonne Swager Correspondent Lansing – Upcoming state regulations aimed at controlling the spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia in fish won’t eradicate the disease – but may hinder some live bait wholesalers. A federal order
Proposed license fee increases under review
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Bills that would gradually increase the cost of hunting and fishing licenses in Michigan over the next six years have been introduced in the state Legislature. License fee increases
Pa. just might be THE turkey hunting state
By Steve Piatt Contributing Writer In a state where at one time more than one million blaze orange-clad deer hunters took to the woods on opening day, and where schools and businesses still shut down
Groups file suit over federal wolf delisting
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Minneapolis – Just over a month ago, federal wolf delisting took effect for the Great Lakes states of Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin, where about 4,000 wolves reside. More recently, three
Rifle bills resurface for 4 more counties
Staff report Albany – Legislation that would allow rifle use for big game in Steuben, Yates, Chemung and Chautauqua counties has resurfaced after not being approved last year. Bills have been introduced in both the
Audit: Standing timber costing state
Staff report Albany (AP) – New York is failing to harvest as many trees from its state forests as it could each year and is losing almost $5 million annually in possible income as a
Conservation Council losing legislative VP
By Steve PiattEditor Ilion, N.Y. – New York State Conservation Council Legislative Vice President Wally John is resigning that post amid criticism of the organization’s neutral position on the nomination of Pete Grannis to head
Two groups sparring over Delaware release plans
By Don LehmanContributing Writer Hancock, N.Y. – Two conservation groups are trading words over their beliefs that their proposals for water releases into the Delaware River’s branches are most appropriate for the river. The competing
