Hook and Bullet
No charges filed in bear killing
Franklin, Pa. — Pennsylvania Game Commission officials recently announced that, based on their investigation, no charges will be filed against James Moore for killing a bear on Oct. 9. “This is an unfortunate incident that
Legal ruling concerns sportsmen
Lake Orion, Mich. — Last month’s decision by the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals directing the U.S. Forest Service to readdress the 15-year management plan for the Huron-Manistee National Forest is creating concern among
Young girl bags 180-class buck
Jackson, Ohio — Almost a year to the day, 18-year-old Krissa Haynes was given another chance at a buck she shot at and missed in 2009. By 2010, early trail camera photos taken in August
Michigan Cuffs
DISTRICT 1 CO Dennis Gast responded to a complaint of a bear cub being shot by a hunter. He arrived, seized the cub and ticketed the hunter. CO Dennis Gast stopped a vehicle carrying two
IL: No plans for statewide ban on jugging, trot lines
Springfield – Despite a rampant rumor, there are no plans to outlaw trot lines or jug fishing statewide. That’s the word from DNR’s Department of Fisheries. “There are no statewide bans on jug fishing or
MN: Partnership forms to highlight hunting economics
St. Paul – A new partnership aimed at highlighting the economic impact of hunting has launched in the state. Hunting Works for Minnesota includes more than 89 sporting organizations, small businesses, and retailers. Similar efforts
Wisconsin Cuffs and Collars
District 1 – Ashland area Warden Brad Biser, of Brule, investigated a an illegal bear bait that resulted in a citation being issued to the subject. Warden John Windt, of Hurley, assisted warden Mackenzie with
MN: State moose hunter success jumps in 2010
Tower, Minn. – Would the weather be too nice in Minnesota’s northeast? Would the mass of grouse hunters disrupt the hunt? Had this year’s crop of moose hunters done their due diligence while scouting? Questions
IL: Asian carp, locks decision remains question mark
Chicago – The carp arguments continue. And continue. Attorneys representing five states seeking the immediate closure of Chicago-area shipping locks to stop the spread of Asian carp made final arguments in federal court on Oct.
