Fishing
Deer hunters aim for a record kill
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Columbus — With only a slight 3 percent drop in the harvest from the 2005 season, the 2006 statewide muzzle-loading hunt discharged with an impressive boom. So much so,
Lake trout once again are making splash in Michigan
By Yvonne Swager Correspondent Frankfort, Mich. — New technology is speeding up the analysis of and promoting an increase in the lake trout status in Lake Michigan. The recent discovery of lake trout fry by
Does buying access for fishing lead to posting?
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — A program that’s working to guarantee public access to water on private land for the benefit of anglers in Erie County is going to spread to the rest
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
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
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
Agency’s dilemma: Buy which steelhead properties?
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Erie, Pa. — Like the kid in the penny candy store with just a dime and hundreds of goodies to choose from, Pennsylvania’s steelhead anglers need to be picky. The
