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OH: Graham out as wildlife chief
Columbus – David Graham has been asked to leave his position as chief of the DNR Division of Wildlife. Friday, Jan. 7, marked the end of Graham’s tenure, a career that has spanned 34 years.
OH: Hunter won’t be charged in killing of Harrison Co. bear
Massillon, Ohio – A panicked Massillon hunter was justified in killing a black bear Nov. 29 during deer gun season and will not face charges, the Harrison County prosecutor’s office has informed the DNR Division
OH: Muzzleloader harvest takes sharp drop
Columbus – Hunters took 17,108 deer during Ohio’s four-day muzzleloader season, Jan. 8-11, with Tuscarawas County again leading the state with 914 deer checked. In 2010, a preliminary total of 24,078 deer was taken during
Two-line bill and snow goose issue highlight this week's news section
Here’s a grab bag of items from this week’s Outdoor News as we head into the middle of what the weather terrorists describe as the “coldest week of the year.” • Gov. Mark Dayton will
Wolf Killed on Alaska Military Land Due to Public Safety Concerns
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&FG) staff killed a wolf in the area of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) near Eagle River and Chugiak on Jan. 12. ADF&G and Military officials have been cooperating to
MI Attorney General Steps up Calls for Asian Carp Measures
From the editors: The following news release was issued by the official state of Michigan web site, about the ongoing efforts to stave off significant spread of Asian carp in the Great Lakes… Michigan Attorney
John Browning Day set for Jan. 24 in Utah
In recognition of his lasting contributions to the development of firearm design and the military defense of the United States, the Utah State Legislature has officially designated January 24, 2011 as John M. Browning Day.
NY: L.I. towns win court fight against saltwater license
Central Islip, N.Y. – Seven Long Island towns have won a lawsuit in which they challenged the state’s $10 annual marine fishing license. New York State Supreme Court Judge Patrick A. Sweeney ruled last month
NY: Martens set to lead DEC
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has nominated Joe Martens, a key figure in some of the state’s major land acquisitions in the Adirondacks and elsewhere, to serve as commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Martens has
