Fishing
Groups vow to battle pair of trapping bills
By Don Lehman Contributing Writer Albany – State legislators are weighing bills that could endanger trapping in some parts of the state by allowing counties and other municipalities to regulate the sport instead of the
Is Big Carr incident subject of DNR spin?
By Patti Wenzel Reprinted with permission from The Lakeland Times Minocqua, Wis. — Are some DNR officials more interested in protecting the image of the Lac du Flambeau tribe than publicizing the apprehension of three
Art Oehmcke is honored during Governor’s Opener
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Spooner, Wis. — For the first time in several years, the weather cooperated for the statewide fishing opener, and for the 41st annual Governor’s Fishing Opener, which took place in Spooner
New fluke regs bring criticism
Staff report Wantagh, L.I. – Fluke season got off to a frustrating start this month as anglers returned scores of undersized fish following a size limit increase from 17.5 to 18 inches. DEC officials announced
N.Y. bass opener special this year
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – New York’s traditional bass season opener takes on a special meaning this season, the last in which Opening Day will mean just that. While the third-Saturday-in-June season kickoff will
Saturday deer kickoff to return in South
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – You had to read between the lines, but a recent DEC announcement on proposed deer and bear season changes may be more noteworthy for what won’t change in 2006.
Democrats say no to license fee hike
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor It’s official, in case you had any doubt. Deer management and an increase in hunting license fees are linked, and they are a partisan political issue in Pennsylvania. In a letter
Opener bodes well for Saginaw Bay walleyes
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Freeland, Mich. — Fans of Saginaw Bay walleyes, even if those anglers didn’t win or even compete in the Freeland Walleye Festival’s fishing contest, have reason to cheer the results.
Muskie die-off on St. Clair raises concerns
By Bill Parker Editor Mount Clemens, Mich. — Fisheries biologists are keeping a close eye on Great Lakes connecting waters in southeastern Michigan. Since early last month, the DNR has been receiving reports of significant
