Fishing
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
Regs designed to help smallies
By Mike Moore Editor Sandusky, Ohio — The population of smallmouth bass in Lake Erie isn’t what it used to be, but state fisheries biologists made a move two years ago they hope helps the
DNR: Erie walleyes lure too many overbaggers
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Port Clinton, Ohio — Lured by bountiful walleye in Lake Erie this spring, 29 summonses were issued to overzealous anglers in April in Ottawa County for over-bagging the popular sport
DNR defends deer count at workshop
Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on how the DNR determines harvest estimates and deer population trends. By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — The DNR and the Natural Resources Commission
Biologist: WMUs will stay large
By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Lancaster, Pa. — Chris Rosen-berry has made it crystal clear how he’s going to manage Pennsylvania’s deer herd. The head of the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s deer management section says he
Antler restriction plan sparks sportsmen split
By Brad Sisson Contributing Writer Auburn, N.Y. – Deer hunters from around DEC Region 7 gathered at a pair of informational meetings to discuss an antler restriction proposal pushed by a group seeking to have
New antlerless hunt set for ‘06
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Stevens Point, Wis. — State hunters will have a statewide antlerless deer hunt the second week in December after all. And, there will be no October Zone T season this fall,
TU gears up for Driftless Area work
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Westby, Wis. — Trout Unlimited members from four states came together in late March to plan work projects for western Wisconsin. The meeting centered on Trout Unlimited’s Driftless Area Restoration Effort
Wet and wild turkey: Youth hunt a soaker
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – Two out of three, in this case, is bad. For the second consecutive year, New York State’s two-day Youth Spring Turkey Hunt was met with wet weather across most
