Fishing
Ohio pair trying to bring home top muskie prize
By Mike Moore Editor Huber Heights, Ohio — An Ohio fishing team sits in fifth place heading into the finale of the Professional Muskie Tournament Trail. Tom Dietz and Dave Foor, both of Huber Heights
Norfolk Southern to appeal big penalty
DEP hits railroad with $8.89 million fine for killer spill By Joe Mandak Associated Press Writer Pittsburgh — Calling the fine unwarranted, a Norfolk South-ern spokesman announced late last month the railroad would appeal a
Study to assess wild hogs in Pa.
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor University Park, Pa. — State, federal and private groups are collaborating to assess the seriousness of Pennsylvania’s wild hog situation this fall. Starting in November, a team from the Wildlife Services
Hunting license sales improve in September
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — Although they still trailed last year’s pace, hunting license sales picked up in September, according to figures recently released by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Compared to the same period
Bear hunters report ’06 was banner year
By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — According to officials around the state, it looks like Michigan bear hunters had a banner season. Although the official harvest numbers won’t be available for a while, there
Strange harvest: Youth’s first deer not a whitetail
By Don Lehman Contributing Writer Chester, N.Y. – Every hunter has a story to tell about the first deer they shot. Chestertown (Warren County) resident Ethan Moffitt, 17, is lucky he has pictures as proof
DNR expects high whitetail harvest
Staff Report Madison — Could hunters hit a 2006 bow, rifle, and muzzleloader deer harvest in the range of 500,00 animals? They could. And, if they do, hunters will have taken a big step toward
Leftover DMPs to be allocated
Albany – DEC is issuing about 12,700 Deer Management Permits to hunters who were previously denied DMPs when they initially bought their licenses. The move is part of a process that generally takes place each
NRB OKs new rules for hound training
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — The Natural Resources Board approved changes in the Wisconsin Administrative Code involving the use of captive wild animals for hound dog training and large acreage training enclosures at its
