Fishing
DEC commissioner steps down
Staff report Albany — DEC Commissioner Denise Sheehan has resigned that position, likely in anticipation that she would be removed from the post as part of newly-elected Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s transition into office. Sheehan, in
VHS meetings draw questions, concern
Staff report Hamburg, N.Y. — A series of meetings outlining the status of VHS – Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia – and complex regulations designed to stop the spread of the virus did a couple of things.
DelMonte resurrects ‘market fishing’ bill
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would ban the practice of “market fishing” in which recreational anglers sell their catch has been reintroduced in the state Assembly. A similar bill was approved by the Assembly
Deer hunters aim for a record kill
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Columbus — With only a slight 3 percent drop in the harvest from the 2005 season, the 2006 statewide muzzle-loading hunt discharged with an impressive boom. So much so,
New tourney fishing regs’ aim is ‘simple’
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Lansing — How often do new regulations make life simpler for those regulated? That’s the goal of new rules regarding fishing tournaments conducted on DNR-managed boating access sites. While the
Does buying access for fishing lead to posting?
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — A program that’s working to guarantee public access to water on private land for the benefit of anglers in Erie County is going to spread to the rest
Election for PGC prez tight again
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — The U.S. House of Representatives made history this month by electing a woman leader. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a similar opportunity at its meeting Jan. 23. A year
License fees vary in surrounding states
By Mike Wilson Contributing Writer Hunters and anglers have a lot to choose from if they want to sample the outdoor recreational activities in states bordering Ohio. According to Doris Pringle, licensing chief for the
Wildlife chief Gray plans his retirement
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — The winds of change continue to swirl within the DNR Division of Wildlife. And, this time, the direction is straight from the top. Following last fall’s retirement of the
