Hook and Bullet
State senator critical of Ohio’s deer herd policy
State Sen. Chris Widener (R-Springfield), who emerged as a critic of the DNR rule-making process last year, said the Buckeye State will continue to struggle to keep its deer herd balanced.
Michigan Cuffs & Collars – April 11th, 2014
DISTRICT 1 CO Mark Leadman investigated a complaint about a dog running deer in the Witch Lake area of Marquette County. The owners of the dog were told of the law regarding dogs chasing deer,
Federal funding aids DNR
Strong gun and ammo sales in 2013 left many retailers scrambling to meet the high demand. It also left wildlife managers across the country giddy with anticipation of this year’s federal appropriations from the Pittman-Robertson
Bear hunters donate $100,000
The fight against efforts to repeal wolf hunting in Michigan received a massive cash infusion last month when the Michigan Bear Hunters Association made a $100,000 donation to Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management.
Turkey season outlook is bright despite harsh winter conditions
Despite the harsh conditions that turkeys faced this past winter, hunters can expect to find favorable conditions for the spring turkey-hunting season.
Deer-related bills debated at hearing
The floors in meeting room G50 in the Irvis Office Building at the capital are not slanted like some kind of amusement park funhouse.
Commissioner terms are cut in half by new laws
Depending on your perspective, two measures recently signed into law by the governor will make Game and Fish & Boat commissioners more accountable to the public or more easily controlled by elected officials.
Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – April 11th, 2014
NORTHWEST REGION From the Game Commission • Crawford County WCO Randy R. Crago reports a beaver trapper turned in an otter that he caught by mistake on the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. • Jefferson County
Study: Merger a mixed bag
Merging the Pennsylvania Game and Fish & Boat commissions might save money, but whether the savings are enough to justify it is debatable.
