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Johnsrud reflects on 20 years in the Legislature
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Eastman, Wis. — DuWayne Johnsrud is enjoying life. He retired last year after 20 years in the Legislature, returning to farm his 266 acres full-time in Crawford County, where he has
QDM/AR opposition firm in western N.Y.
By Steve Piatt Editor Little Valley, N.Y. – Concerns over a movement toward antler restrictions and quality deer management regulations prompted three western New York groups to go on record in opposition of both AR
Bait limit gets support
By Robert Imrie Associated Press Wausau, Wis. (AP) — Outdoor enthusiasts at annual conservation hearings split on whether the state should outlaw the baiting of white-tailed deer, though they strongly supported restricting the practice before
Rifle bills targeting four more counties
Staff report Albany – A state senator who pushed for a bill to allow rifles for deer and bear hunting in several Southern Zone counties is now looking at add four more counties to that
Deer hunters voice concerns to the NRC
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing — A petition, signed by more than 6,000 disgruntled deer hunters, was to be presented to the state Natural Resources Commission at its monthly meeting last week in Lansing. “What
Youth hunting plan may exclude deer
By Jeff MulhollemEditor Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Everyone who cares knows Pennsylvania game commissioners will be grappling with deer issues at their meeting April 17-18. With an evenly divided board and so many angry hunters, it’s
Lawmakers get look at perch regs
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — If anything is for certain regarding tighter standards for Lake Erie commercial fishermen, it’s that there is a difference of opinion about how fair the regulations are to the
DNR: If L.P. has wolves, the numbers are minimal
By Tracy Breen Correspondent Gaylord, Mich. — For many years, people throughout the northern Lower Peninsula have speculated that there are timber wolves south of the bridge. Some believe they came across the ice from
Wetlands gains are questioned by groups
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — On the surface, at least, it appears a triumph for conservation – a gain of nearly 200,000 acres of wetlands in six years. It’s the first time in
