Fishing
Hatchery system repairs prioritized
By Bill Hilts, Jr. Contributing Writer Albany – The state’s fish hatchery system is set to receive $5 million should Gov. George Pataki’s 2006-07 budget make it through the legislative gauntlet. While it’s still only
Reviews mixed on Bush funding plan
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — While a final 2007 federal budget likely is months away, conservation groups are, for the most part, happy with how things are starting out. Others say national parks
Winnebago spearers are having a tough season
Staff Reports Oshkosh, Wis. — Forecasts for cold, snowy weather late last week convinced most sturgeon spearers to remove their shanties from Lake Winnebago by Feb. 15, according to DNR officials. Forecasts called for 6
State duck hunters’ opinions shared nationwide
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — State and federal agencies hear from hunters all of the time about season dates, bag limits, and regulations, but they wonder if those people are just a boisterous minority,
A muskie fishing outlook for 2006
Ohio committed to muskie anglers’ unique pursuit By Greg Keefer Contributing Writer Columbus — Muskie fishing is improving in the Buckeye state, largely as a result of the efforts of the DNR Division of Wildlife.
Warm January brings mixed fishing results
Unseasonably warm conditions spark early steelhead runs By Kenny Darwin Correspondent Grand Rapids, Mich. — Michigan’s warmest January in recorded history has created some hot fishing. The unseasonably warm weather highlighted by thawing snow and
Archery kill boosts deer season totals
Staff Report Columbus — The final harvest numbers coming in from Ohio’s deer archery season will likely make this another near record breaking year although harvests were down in both the muzzleloader and deer gun
New CWD research clouds safety issue
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Scientists have said for years that sportsmen shouldn’t quit hunting just because chronic wasting disease is present in some deer and elk herds. They’re still saying that, even
Legislator pushing for crossbows for seniors
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Midland, Mich. — State Rep. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, has launched an effort which would culminate in making crossbows legal choices for senior bowhunters, not just those with medically qualified
