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Anglers will get a say at perch summit
In a discussion many anglers have been waiting for, Lake Michigan’s troubled yellow perch population will be the topic of a public forum next month.

Duck hunters’ fiery start ended by freezer
A fast start to what became a truncated duck season likely will result in increased harvest numbers in the state, the state’s top waterfowl biologist predicted.
Illinois Cuffs & Collars – February 7th, 2014
Region I A District 7 CPO responded to a citizen complaint in reference to deer hunters using ATVs to drive and shoot deer. A deer hunting group was located gathered around an ATV and untagged

Ponder this: Do bass remember your lures?
For years, bass anglers have sat in bass boats and pondered bass questions, such as: Can bass identify lures that previously led them to be hooked?
Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars – February 7th, 2014
District 2 — Cumberland area Warden Jesse Ashton, of Luck, responded to a complaint about subject who shot a turkey near Dresser. The caller was able to get the license plate number of the suspect

DNR raises bear quota 17 percent for 2014
The bear harvest quota will increase to 4,700 bears this fall, or a 17-percent increase from last year.

Reported fall turkey kill takes dip
Fall turkey harvest numbers for the past two years have been compiled and reflect, at the very least, how weather can affect hunter success
New York Cuffs & Collars – February 7th, 2014
Not you again (Orange County) ECO Michael Buckley patrolled to Silver Springs Reservoir in the town of New Windsor to check on the fishing activity. He found two Newburgh residents fishing from one of the
Links from New York Outdoor News – Issue 3, 2014
Mixed Bag Endangered Frog Eyed for Recovery Northern Cricket Frog Fact Sheet Draft Northern Cricket Frog Recovery Plan (login as a guest) Page 6 Confusion reigns over SAFE Act ammo clause NY State SAFE Act