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Pheasant restoration initiative gains ground
Now five years into a 10-year plan to restore pheasant habitat in portions of Michigan, state and other wildlife biologists are crowing a bit.

PGC: No ban on the use of deer urine
Pennsylvania Game Commissioners, at their recent meeting here, again discussed but did not pull the trigger on banning hunter use of deer urine.
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – February 12th, 2016
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission Clarion County WCO Jesse N. Bish reports many individuals were cited in rifle deer season for having a loaded firearm on or against a motor vehicle. This safety violation

Across state, winter’s been mild for deer
It’s unlikely Minnesota’s whitetails got the memo late last year that the weather phenomenon known as El Nino was expected to deliver above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation this winter. But they’re no doubt enjoying the
Minnesota Cuffs & Collars – February 12th, 2016
District 1 – Baudette area CO Hannah Mishler (Warroad) spent time at Camp Ripley for training. Time also was spent working angling and snowmobiling activity on Lake of the Woods. CO Demosthenes Regas (Blackduck) reports
Plenty to do before hunting, fishing seasons roll around again
Writer taking note of all the chores he has to do

Fewer birds migrating through Pennsylvania this year could be a good thing
Have migration patterns been affected by the weird weather or avian influenza?

A prickly problem in Pennsylvania – how to curtail damage done by porcupines
Pennsylvania game commissioners grapple with how to limit destruction caused by rodent.

Multi-species fisherman’s delight: the crankbait conundrum
Lipless or deep-diving, jointed or rattling, one things for sure in the crankbait world: color changes