Fishing
DU festival to highlight its conservation efforts
By Dan Hansen Correspondent Oshkosh, Wis. — For more than six decades, Ducks Unlimited has been leading the way in waterfowl and wetlands conservation across North America. Through fund-raisers and other events conducted by its
Bear ribs requested for aging study
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — State bear hunters getting ready for the Sept. 6 opener have plenty to think about already, but DNR biologists want hunters to remember to collect a rib from their
Waterfowl hunt goes from noon to 9
By Dean Bortz Editor Lac du Flambeau, Wis. — Waterfowl hunters will see another 60-day, six-duck-per-day hunting season, but there are a few changes to the 2006 waterfowl season from last year. Two of those
Youth pistol bill suddenly passes state Legislature
By Don Lehman Contributing Writer Albany – Teens as young as 14 can legally shoot pistols in a controlled setting under a law enacted in New York earlier this summer. The new statute was hailed
Senate approves ‘e’ duck stamp
Bill awaits only Bush’s signature By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — A pilot program that would allow up to 15 states to sell the federal duck stamp via the phone or internet was approved
Lake County flood will force nature to adapt
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Painesville, Ohio — In the aftermath of the July 28 record-setting flooding in Lake County, scientists predict nature will demonstrate an uncanny ability to roll with the punches. More
State OKs 60-day waterfowl season
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Lansing — A 60-day duck season is likely to please Michigan waterfowlers at both ends of the spectrum – wood duck and teal hunters who may have to use mosquito
3-goose bag in line for early hunt
By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — A recent Web survey by Ohio Outdoor News showed that Ohio hunters would love a higher daily bag limit for Canada geese. It was far from a scientific
