Fishing
Continental duck numbers are on the rise
Cans, redheads, shovelers break survey records Staff Report St. Paul, Minn. – Preliminary results from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service’s Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey indicate a total duck
Wild Rose work is on schedule
By Greg Seubert Correspondent Wild Rose, Wis. – If Steve Fajfer were from the Land Down Under, he’d be saying, ‘No worries, mate.’ No more worries about great blue herons or otters raiding fish ponds
Cougar research is under the microscope
By Craig Springer Correspondent Editor’s note: Following is the second of a two-part series on cougar research in Michigan. Craig Springer is a freelance writer and biologist. Lansing – Controversy continues over the question of
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
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
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
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
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
