Hook and Bullet
NY: Survey supports crossbow and ARs
Albany – A survey of New York hunters indicates varying levels of support for a youth deer hunt, crossbows, antler restrictions and an earlier start to the Southern Zone archery season. Jody Enck of Cornell
WI: Young boy bags 737-pound bear
Antigo, Wis. – An 11-year-old Antigo boy with a transferred kill tag shot a 737-pound bear – on the ground in a corn field – that could end up being the heaviest “live weight” bear
NY: Early bear harvest reports stalled
Albany – New York’s early bear season is seemingly off to a solid start, but problems with DEC’s harvest reporting system have made it a challenge to get a clear picture of hunter success. DEC
WI: DNR asks for a $37 million hike in next budget
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The DNR is requesting a budget that totals $583.4 million for 2011-12, and $583.2 million for 2012-13. The two-year total is about $37 million more than the two-year current budget for
WI: Fishermen, DNR continue to wrangle over Lake Michigan’s trap net issue
Milwaukee – More lights. Bigger, taller buoys. More emphasis on educating anglers to stay away from the nets. Those were among the list of suggestions by Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum members at a meeting last
Minnesota Cuffs and Collars – Issue 44
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) investigated a dead swan found on Roseau River WMA and an eagle that had been shot near Wannaska. Anyone with information on these two incidents is
NY: Batcheller named DEC’s chief wildlife biologist
Albany – It’s been a good year for DEC wildlife biologist Gordon Batcheller. Weeks after he received a top honor from the National Trappers Association, Batcheller was appointed DEC’s chief wildlife biologist earlier this month.
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
Bowhunters still behind last year’s pace
Despite a number of nice bucks being taken up and down the state, the overall archery deer harvest has fallen behind the 2009 pace. Through Sunday, DNR’s tally was set at 17,745, compared to 20,469
