Fishing
Gun bills go to Senate
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — A laundry list of legislation already approved by the New York State Assembly could impact sportsmen’s ownership of weapons — even shotguns and muzzleloaders, according to the New York
License revenues not enough for DEC
Staff report Albany — Revenues from hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in New York won’t be enough to meet anticipated expenses in the DEC’s Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources 2005-06 budget. But DEC
DNR unveils 2006 proposed fish, wildlife rule changes
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Stevens Point, Wis. — A longer ruffed grouse season, a longer fall turkey season, and an expanded bowfishing area are three proposed rule changes the DNR would like to offer at
PILT issue could shortchange DNR
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Midland, Mich. — Michigan hunters and boaters, buying their licenses and boat fuel, contribute to dedicated funds used to benefit wildlife, hunting, and boating; funds that would be used, that
Ice anglers face arrest for repeat rescues
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Port Clinton, Ohio — Being safe on Lake Erie during the winter is a no-brainer for ice fishing guide Patrick Chrysler of Put-In-Bay, Ohio. He just has to look at
Invasive Asian carp inching toward state on Ohio River
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — Over the past five years, Midwestern states have witnessed an exploding population of the exotic Asian carp and the species has found its way into the Ohio River system.
Susquehanna symposium to kick off PF&BC meeting
Staff report Harrisburg — The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission is inviting anglers and others with an interest in the management of smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River to a public meeting at 1 p.m.
Coyote, deer flap continues
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — There have been a number of factors blamed for the decline of deer numbers in Pennsylvania’s northern tier: overharvest of does, hard winters, damaged habitat and mature forests. But
Canada geese finally return to southeast
By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Lancaster, Pa. — Well, it’s obvious geese can read. Within a day or two of publication of the Dec. 23 issue of this newspaper, migrating geese showed up in Pennsylvania’s
