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Nonresidents could trap in Minnesota under new bills
Wolves and invasive species have been the dominant themes thus far at the Legislature, but other topics are on the table
Man killed during the blackpowder deer season
Farmington, Ohio – A Brooklyn, Ohio, man was shot and killed on the final day of the state’s muzzleloader season for deer. Nikolas Neric, 26, died as the result of a gunshot wound to his
Required aquatic invasives courses coming for Minnesota boaters??
Anyone who pulls a boat or other piece of water-related equipment on a trailer would have to complete and pass a course on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, under a proposal the DNR
Wolf hunt proposal gets day at Capitol
State lawmakers last week mostly lauded the DNR for its plans for a first-ever state-managed wolf season, though an argument is likely about when hunters will be allowed to hit the field.
Agency proposes expanded bear hunt
Pennsylvania hunters in recent years have been given significantly more opportunities to harvest black bears, and it looks like they’ll get even more this year.
PGC kills a wild pheasant area
At their quarterly meeting in January, Pennsylvania game commissioners voted to close the Pike Run wild pheasant recovery area in Washington County. No more wild birds will be imported into the watershed and no more
OR: Spring bear hunt applications due Feb. 10
SALEM, Ore.-Applications for controlled spring bear hunting are due by Feb. 10, 2012. Hunters may apply online, at a license sales agent or ODFW office that sells licenses, or by mail or fax order using
WA: 2012 sport sturgeon retention in the lower Columbia River
(1) Below Wauna power lines (near Cathlamet) downstream to mouth: Through Apr 30 per permanent rule, white sturgeon retention allowed 7 days per week, 38-inch fork length minimum size and 54-inch fork length maximum size.
MT: Missoula Trapper Education Class Set for Feb. 18
A trapper education class is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Missoula Office (3201 Spurgin Road). The class is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. Pre-registration
