Fishing
Four moose die on N.Y. roads, RR
Staff report Ray Brook, N.Y. – New York state may have lost one or two percent of its moose population to highway mishaps and, in one case, a railroad accident this summer and early fall.
Mother Nature aids the Northern Zone
Staff report Elizabethtown, N.Y. – Deer hunters seems to have Mother Nature on their side heading into this year’s Northern Zone deer season. A mild winter created a perfect 1-2 combination for boosting deer numbers
Fishing tourney rule debate set to begin
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Green Bay, Wis. — The state Natural Resources Board has directed the DNR to take new fishing tournament rules to public hearings, but not until it shot down an alternative that
Waterfowl hunters: Expect a mixed bag
Local mallard numbers are down By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Despite glowing reports of increases in the continental duck breeding numbers, state waterfowl experts are approaching the upcoming season with cautious optimism. ‘On the
PF&BC to reveal Erie easements
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Erie, Pa. – John Fuhrmann does a lot of steelhead fishing – what you expect from an angler who lives just 1,000 yards from Walnut Creek. He’s had some pretty
Study: CRP loss could prove costly
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington – At a time when the nation’s top conservation program is being threatened by potential federal budget restructuring and increased grain demand from alternative energy development, a new study
Lawrence captures duck stamp contest victory
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Saginaw, Mich. – Talk about turning defeat into victory. A few years ago, Michigan artist Rod Lawrence first got a phone call informing him that he was in the top
Conservation brought to fore at the Capitol
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Blaze orange was the color of the day on Sept. 13 at the state Capitol when sporting groups and legislators celebrated the first-ever Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol. The
Odds for hunt draws were toughest in N’West Ohio
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus – Drawing results for all of the 2006 controlled hunts offered by the DNR Division of Wildlife are official with permits being mailed to recipients this month. The results are
