Fishing
Proposal would make it illegal to ‘eBay’ permits
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Columbus — The Ohio Division of Wildlife will propose new rules this year to discourage profiteering from resale of highly prized permits for the division’s annual controlled hunts. Each year,
Hunters protest at Marquette meeting
By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — The scene outside the recent DNR deer management meeting at Northern Michigan University in Marquette resembled a labor dispute more than a gathering of hunters. Adults and youths
Deer culling necessary in some cities
By Mark Tuscano Contributing Writer Solon, Ohio — The deer population in northern Ohio’s suburban areas has grown unchecked for decades and now many municipalities and park districts must take extreme measures – including culling
Commissioners get earful on deer issue
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — Pennsylvania game commissioners received a bewildering range of advice about deer management during the public comment portion of their three-day quarterly meeting late last month. It started with a
NRC officials: License fee hikes appear likely
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Midland, Mich. — How would you solve the DNR’s money problems? That question is being posed to a work group established by the Natural Resources Commission and chaired by NRC
DNR proposes goals for deer management through 2010
State seeks continued reduction in whitetail herd By Bill Parker Editor Imlay City, Mich. — Michigan’s white-tailed deer herd is within the DNR’s proposed population goals in the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula, but
Volunteers sought for CWD long-term study
By Garry VanGorder Contributing Writer Verona, N.Y. — More than 100 people who ate venison from a deer testing positive for Chronic Wasting Disease have now decided to participate in a study to determine whether
Gun bills go to Senate
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — A laundry list of legislation already approved by the New York State Assembly could impact sportsmen’s ownership of weapons — even shotguns and muzzleloaders, according to the New York
License revenues not enough for DEC
Staff report Albany — Revenues from hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in New York won’t be enough to meet anticipated expenses in the DEC’s Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources 2005-06 budget. But DEC
