Fishing
High winds hamper state’s deer hunters
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing — Although DNR managers were still crunching numbers at Michigan Outdoor News press time, the general consensus among many hunters and biologists is that the overall deer harvest during the
Avian flu not considered a threat
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul, Minn. — While government officials emphasize a deadly flu virus that can be carried by several species of feathered creatures – including migratory ducks – isn’t an imminent
Panel gives PGC advice about deer
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission officials have asked deer hunters to adapt to a lot of changes over the last few years. Now, some deer hunters – and some landowners,
Lycoming man plays head games with hungry bobcat
By Vic Attardo Contributing Writer Williamsport, Pa. — When 81-year-old Fred Taylor felt a hard “thunk” on his head while turkey hunting one day in early November, he was pretty sure it wasn’t just a
Wetlands Loan Act would raise cost of duck stamps
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Washington — The price of the federal Duck Stamp would rise from $15 to $35 by 2015 as part of a bill introduced last week by Rep. Mark Kennedy, R-Minn.,
State awaits decision on wolves
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Minneapolis — Following two setbacks in U.S. court, a proposal to “delist” timber wolves – in Wisconsin and across the nation – may be, in part, scrapped, and the process
Open space plan review
By Paula Piatt Associate Editor Albany – A revision to the New York’s Open Space Conservation Plan would guarantee the state’s ability to make those quick decisions sometimes necessary to save lands for the sportsmen
Saturday in South a solid start: DEC
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — Deer hunters in the Southern Zone may have enjoyed their first-ever Saturday opener, but they may have enjoyed the weather even more. A crisp morning and relatively mild afternoon
Clients blame outfitter in SW poaching case
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Persons charged from across the country in a southwestern Wisconsin deer and turkey poaching case who have been willing to talk to the media are mostly placing the blame
