Fishing
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
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
RMEF makes second Wisconsin land buy
Staff Report Hayward, Wis. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation made its second Wisconsin land purchase to continue its efforts of protecting undeveloped lands in the elk area of northern Wisconsin. Besides maintaining existing wildlife
Smith ouster is called ‘political’
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Several Wisconsin conservation veterans believe DNR leadership abilities took a step backward last month when DNR Deputy Secretary Bill Smith was removed as the agency’s second in command. He
Fur price jump boosts trapping license sales
Staff report Albany — Some of the highest fur prices in recent years have apparently encouraged more trappers to take up or re-enter the sport. Figures from the DEC show overall trapping license sales have
U.P. utility to await feds’ OK of flowage development plans
By Kurt Krueger Correspondent Paulding, Mich. — Upper Peninsula Power Co. has delayed completion of its draft Shoreline Management Plan for six hydro-electric-based reservoirs, vowing not to convey any easement rights on project lands without
Increased deer scouting aids in fugitive’s capture
By Dave Golowenski Contributing Writer Chillicothe, Ohio — The world at large might never know whether Ronnie Copp got his deer, but there’s no doubt the Chillicothe hunter helped authorities get their man. The man
Still life for the Wetlands Loan Act?
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Washington — When U.S. Rep. Mark Kennedy lost his bid to become one of Minnesota’s senators, the future of one of the bills he championed – the Wetlands Loan Act
Record bear harvests no threat, experts say
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Altoona, Pa. — Two consecutive all-time-high bear harvests, extended hunting seasons in some counties and a new archery bear season have some sportsmen worried that the bruin population will take a
