Fishing
PGC uncertain if deer plan working
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Some hunters would tell you that the Pennsylvania Game Commis-sion’s effort to reduce the size of the deer herd has worked too well. Others would say the job
Baiting, land use, top enforcement concerns
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — Deer baiting and land use and ownership stood out as two major areas of concern in the DNR law enforcement report regarding the 2005 deer hunting season. The DNR
CWD year’s top story
By Steve Piatt Editor New York Outdoor News had plenty of news to bring its readers in 2005. That’s not likely to change in 2006. In fact, some of the top news stories of the
Behnke to step aside for Amery veterinarian
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Gov. Jim Doyle said the two magic words on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Dave Clausen. With those two words, longtime Natural Resources Board (NRB) member Herb Behnke agreed to leave
Two state parks may end hunting for small game
Correspondent Dodgeville, Wis. — Two state parks will be closed to small game hunting next year if the Natural Resources Board accepts the recommendation of local park officials and the DNR’s Bureau of Parks and
Turkey study set for 2006
Albany— DEC will conduct what it’s calling its first major field assessment of the state’s wild turkey population early next year with a trapping and banding program. The project, although statewide, will focus on DEC’s
Wildlife college students taught to respect hunting
By Jeff Mulhollem>/b> Editor University Park, Pa. — There was a time not so long ago when most wildlife management students were hunters, and their early involvement with and appreciation for the outdoors drove them
Pa. Supreme Court to hear hunter case
By Michael Rubinkam Associated Press Writer Harrisburg — Joseph Russo Jr. had “No Trespassing” signs posted along the perimeter of his remote northeastern Pennsylvania hunting camp, but they failed to keep out at least one
Groups urge support for Great Lakes cleanup plan
By Tori J. McCormick Correspondent Washington — Fearing the Bush administration may renege on its pledge to restore the Great Lakes, the National Wildlife Federation and several conservation and advocacy groups are urging the administration
