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MN: DNR still pushing license fee hike
St. Paul – Even as lawmakers unveil environment and natural resources budget bills that do not include increases to fishing and hunting license fees, supporters aren’t giving up. Gov. Mark Dayton and the DNR have
Iowa landowners: get answers to your Conservation Reserve Program questions
The Iowa DNR is hosting meetings throughout the state to answer landowners’ questions about the general Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP. Biologists from the DNR and Pheasants Forever will provide information on the CRP bidding
WI: Cuffs and Collars Issue: 6
District 1 – Ashland area Warden Pat Quaintance, of Bayfield, investigated an incident involving four ATVs going through the ice on Lake Superior. The subjects were able to reach safety. Wardens Quaintance and Egstad, of
WI: Muskie size limit up for vote
Madison – Anglers across the state will soon will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to set the size limit on muskellunge at 40 inches statewide. If approved, the change would include
NY: DEC hatches stocking plan
Staff shortages challenge as trout kickoff nears Albany – New York’s April 1 trout season opener will almost assuredly bring hardy anglers out to at least ceremonially wet a line. It’s been that way for
N.Y. not jumping onto the felt sole train yet
Vermont, Md. implement ban on felt-soled waders Albany – A ban on felt-soled waders isn’t on the New York horizon, despite moves by Vermont, Maryland and Alaska to outlaw felt soles in an effort to
IL: River otter trapping bill back in Legislature
Springfield – Protection of the Illinois river otter is again being debated at the state capital. Should trappers be allowed to pursue the apparently-thriving furbearer or not? House Bill 1724 passed on March 10 and
IL: Cuffs and Collars Issue: 6
Region I A District 7 CPO conducted a coyote detail in Warren and Fulton counties. The detail was in response to an annual coyote competition in central Illinois. While on patrol in Marshall County, the
IL: Lawmakers: FOID info is confidential
Springfield – Hunters and gun supporters in the state continue to make progress against a recent decision to release names and other information belonging to Illinoisans who hold Firearm Owner Identification cards. The latest blow
