Fishing
Shippers are the target of latest Great Lakes lawsuit
By Yvonne Swager Contributing Writer Ann Arbor, Mich. – The possibility of conservation groups bringing a lawsuit against shipping companies is the latest in legal maneuvering regarding ballast water release in the Great Lakes. Several
Grouse numbers appear to be up
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Upland game bird hunters in Michigan should enjoy a slightly better fall season than last year based on this spring’s breeding and nesting activity. Both grouse and woodcock numbers
Tighter restrictions pass for Erie netters
From StaffWire Reports Columbus – As was expected, a vote on new legislation to regulate Ohio’s commercial fishing industry came down to the final day of the legislative session for state lawmakers. But unlike a
Hog-hunting ban pondered in state
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – Although no wild hog in Pennsylvania has tested positive for dangerous diseases and hunting pressure has tailed off, state officials revealed recently that they are still considering a ban
Strategy for managing deer a hot topic
By Dave GolowenskiContributing Writer Columbus – While deer populations flourish – at least in some Ohio hotspots – responsible parties remain in a quandary about precisely what to do about the problem. The DNR Division
PF&BC: Add wild brook trout to state action plan
Staff Report Harrisburg – The Pennsyl-vania Fish & Boat Commission is inviting public comment on adding naturally reproducing eastern brook trout to the State Wildlife Action Plan. The action plan is a document that prescribes
Duck population estimate reflects improved habitat
By Steve Griffin Editor Lansing – Michigan waterfowl hunters, especially those who pursue mallard ducks or Canada geese, may have a little more to smile about this year. Dave Luukkonen, research biologist at the DNR’s
DNR: No shortage of big Michigan salmon
By Bill Parker Editor Ludington, Mich. – Contrary to reports claiming otherwise, there is no shortage of big, healthy salmon this summer in Lake Michigan. ‘What I’m seeing, what our staff is seeing, and what
Zebra mussels found in a Tioga lake
First time invasive species found in Susquehanna trib Harrisburg – Officials from the state Department of Environ-mental Protection, Fish & Boat Commission and Pennsylvania Sea Grant in early July confirmed the discovery of zebra mussels
