Fishing
Court decision raises wetlands quandaries
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — Late last month, conservation leaders and developers alike struggled to determine the meaning of a Supreme Court decision regarding federal wetlands protection. Promoted as a possible “landmark” case
Little ‘J’ case ruling will loom large across state
By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Huntingdon, Pa. — It could be months before a ruling with statewide implications is handed down in the trial over access rights on the Little Juniata River. The week-long trial
Increase planned for ’07 spring turkey tags
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Black River Falls, Wis. — Hunters will be able to apply for an increased number of turkey permits next spring, if the DNR Turkey Management Committee stands by its proposal for
Will alternative energy pose a threat to CRP?
By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Washington — As U.S. leaders look for ways to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign energy sources, wildlife and habitat may be unlikely victims, conservation groups fear. That’s why a collection
Senate OKs rifles for more counties
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – Legislation that would expand rifle hunting for deer and bear into three more Southern Zone counties has been approved by the state Senate and was expected to be considered
Fish virus is watched closely
Syracuse, N.Y. (AP) – Scientists say a fish virus transplanted from Europe is responsible for the deaths of thousands of round gobies in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River and could threaten other species
USFWS confirms virus in Lake Erie drum kill
By Mike Moore Editor Sandusky, Ohio — A sizeable die-off of freshwater drum in Lake Erie in May was caused by a strain of viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS, according to test results from a
OSU seeking $500,000 for ‘dead zone’ study
By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — The 2007 federal budget will likely include another $500,000 for an Ohio State University study of an oxygen-depleted “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. OSU scientists familiar
Democrats mum on license fee hikes
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — House Demo-crats have really taken the phrase “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” to heart, at least when it comes to
