Fishing
Relaxed goose regs a state option
By Tim Spielman Contributing Writer Washington – A new rule that would allow states to set a Canada goose hunting season as early as Aug. 1 is now official. The rule allows the use of
Fines for poachers to exceed $20,000
Darlington, Wis. – Three southwest Wisconsin men and a fourth from Iowa involved in deer poaching-related violations late last year must pay a total of $20,612 in fines resulting from two DNR investigations. Three of
DNR seeks budget hike of $62 million
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Green Bay, Wis. – The Natural Resources Board approved a budget request for the DNR that calls for spending $569.9 million for 2007-08 and $570.5 million for 2008-09. This is an
Study: Deer may spread CWD via saliva
By Lauran Neergaard AP Medical Writer Washington (AP) – Deer probably spread the brain-destroying illness chronic wasting disease through their saliva, concludes a study that finally pins down a long-suspected culprit. The key was that
Steelhead run starts fast in northeast
By Jeffrey R. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Mentor, Ohio – Bob Ashley of Mentor is already enjoying the fruits of a near-perfect early run of steelhead trout. While fishing recently in a local river, Ashley hooked
Sale of Wayne parcels shelved for time being
By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Nelsonville, Ohio – Opponents of a Bush administration proposal to sell 304,000 acres of national forest land, including 420 acres of the Wayne National Forest in Ohio, can rest easy
Cameron residents: Fix streams
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Emporium, Pa. – In a normal year, Sinnemahoning-Portage Creek and the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning would get stocked with trout each spring. Anglers don’t want to wait that long
Unified plan getting no traction on Capitol Hill
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – Because it ties changes in Pennsylvania Game Commission policies with getting new revenue, the hunting license fee increase package given to legislative leaders by the Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania
House approves fish and wildlife bill for Great Lakes
By Ken Thomas Associated Press Writer Washington (AP) – The U.S. House has approved a measure to support fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes region, a boost to supporters of a long-range plan
