Fishing
Senate vote pending on Frank appointment
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – New DNR secretary Matt Frank went before the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Oct. 9 and encountered a few tough questions during his appointment hearing. Gov.
Walleye picture rosy on Red Lake
DNR, advisory group to consider possible changes to regulations Bemidji, Minn. – Thanks to good catches of walleyes in DNR nets this fall, Upper Red Lake anglers can expect few, if any changes to regulations
Troublesome algae hits East Branch
Staff report Hancock, N.Y. – Didymo, the invasive, slimy algae that can damage aquatic life, is apparently making its way into New York’s world-famous trout waters. DEC officials confirmed that the algae has been found
More hunters, more dead deer during early season
St. Paul – Last weekend wasn’t just one for the birds. It was pheasant opener, yes, but some hunters – probably about 24,000 of them – instead opted to hunt for deer during the early
DEC: Southern Zone harvest should rise
By Steve PiattEditor Albany – An increase in Deer Management Permits this year virtually assures a higher deer harvest in the Southern Zone for the 2007-08 season. But DEC wildlife biologists say they’re expecting a
U.S. House race to be watched in Ohio
Two candidates have championed numerous causes for conservation By Mike MooreEditor Columbus – The race to replace Ohio Congressman Paul Gillmor could mean that Ohio sportsmen would lose an ally at the state level but
NRC mulls ’08 turkey regs
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Spring turkey hunters in Michigan will see limited changes in hunt unit boundaries and tag availability in 2008 if a DNR proposal is approved by the state Natural Resources
Tribal hunting, fishing agreement is reached
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – A tentative agreement has been reached between five American Indian tribes and the federal and state governments over tribal inland hunting, fishing, and gathering rights. Under the agreement, tribes
