Fishing
Rivers gone wild: Flooding hits hard
By Steve Piatt Editor Roscoe, N.Y. – Widespread flooding in New York that claimed lives, destroyed homes and caused millions of dollars in damage also affected some of fly fishing’s most famed waters. In fact,
GLIFWC request: 40 ducks, baiting
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Odanah, Wis. — The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission is proposing off-reservation duck regulations on portions of its ceded territory that would raise the daily limit to 40,
Aerial deer survey: Numbers unchanged
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources recently released the results of its aerial infrared deer-counting survey done last winter, and what you think of the data probably depends on
Youth hunting bills are awaiting Granholm OK
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Lansing — Michigan appears headed toward fewer restrictions on young people and other newcomers entering the ranks of hunters. A bill establishing an apprentice hunter license passed the Senate in
Unified spokesman muzzled by pols
By P.J. Reilly Southeast Correspondent Lancaster, Pa. — The Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania on June 8 found themselves on the outside looking in. Representing one of the largest sportsmen’s organizations in the state, the Unified
Survey says grouse numbers may be up
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing — For the first time in several years it appears ruffed grouse numbers are on the rise. Biologists and volunteers who assist with the state’s spring drumming survey reported a
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
Study shows sluggish Sandusky walleye run
By Mike Moore Editor Sandusky, Ohio — Ohio fisheries biologists have a theory on the spring walleye spawning run on the Sandusky River in northwest Ohio. “We’ve long suspected that some large number are not
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
