Fishing
Businessman buying steelhead property
Gets attention of Ohio fishery agents, anglers alike By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Conneaut, Ohio — Ohio fisheries biologists and anglers are marshalling forces to deal with an emerging threat to public access on Conneaut
Erie ice guide still optimistic
By Al Smith The (Defiance) Crescent-News Put-In-Bay, Ohio — Veteran Lake Erie ice-fishing guide Pat Chrysler is taking the unusual winter weather in stride. When you’ve been in the business for more than 35 years,
DelMonte resurrects ‘market fishing’ bill
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would ban the practice of “market fishing” in which recreational anglers sell their catch has been reintroduced in the state Assembly. A similar bill was approved by the Assembly
Mother Nature stalls ice angling
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would allow the use of crossbows for hunting has once again been introduced in the state Senate. The move – state Sen. George Maziarz, R/C-Newfane sponsored the bill (S22)
DNR prepares for next round of leftover turkey tag sales
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — It turns out that there could be lots of lucky turkey hunters this spring. The DNR received 177,159 applications for spring turkey permits and may issue as many as
DEC commissioner steps down
Staff report Albany — DEC Commissioner Denise Sheehan has resigned that position, likely in anticipation that she would be removed from the post as part of newly-elected Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s transition into office. Sheehan, in
VHS meetings draw questions, concern
Staff report Hamburg, N.Y. — A series of meetings outlining the status of VHS – Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia – and complex regulations designed to stop the spread of the virus did a couple of things.
Ice is good news for Winnebago spearers
By Kevin Naze Correspondent Oshkosh, Wis. — With little more than two weeks left before the 2007 sturgeon-spearing opener on the Lake Winnebago system, more than 8,000 permit-holders are hoping for continued cold temperatures. After
Election for PGC prez tight again
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — The U.S. House of Representatives made history this month by electing a woman leader. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a similar opportunity at its meeting Jan. 23. A year
