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PGC appoints interim chief
The Pennsylvania Game Commission had one executive director as of 8 a.m. Jan. 17. It had another by 4 p.m. that same day.

Sportsmen split on bill to limit agencies
Sportsmen’s groups across the state are lining up in support of – or in opposition to – House Bill 1576 Endangered Species Coordination Act and its companion in the Pennsylvania Senate – SB 1047.

New licenses cause problems for agency
The licenses hunters carry aren’t always what they seem.
Minnesota Cuffs and Collars – January 31st, 2014
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) assisted other conservation officers with a detail on Lake of the Woods. Snowmobilers were checked on area trails, and assistance was given to U.S. Customs at

An agreement on farm bill; passage ahead?
Bill includes regional Sodsaver, plus re-coupling of conservation and insurance subsidies

Group demanding action for Mille Lacs
Turns out, it’s not just the DNR that has its sights on “fixing” Lake Mille Lacs.

Legislation coming to send dollars to shooting ranges
Amid strong growth in the number of high school clay target shooters, and stable or increasing numbers of people seeking their firearms safety certification, legislation is expected this session that would provide more money to

Second state-record fish caught this month, this time a white perch in Muskegon County
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the catch of a new state-record white perch on Friday, Jan. 24. This is the second state record caught in the month of January.

Michigan DNR park rangers rescue lost snowmobilers in the Porcupine Mountains
Two snowmobilers, missing in the backcountry near Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park for more than 24 hours during blizzard weather conditions, were rescued Monday afternoon