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Pennsylvania: Lawmakers vote to join the Violators Compact
Harrisburg – State lawmakers have delivered the second of a one-two punch against poaching by passing legislation that enrolls Pennsylvania in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Just months after enacting enhanced poaching penalties, Gov. Ed
Pennsylvania Cuffs and Collars – Issue 21
NORTHWEST REGION Crawford County WCO Mario L. Piccirilli reports that, while conducting a black bear presentation, he was surprised at the number of black bear sightings reported by the individuals in the audience. “The Pymatuning
Michigan: Wolf killings of livestock in U.P. spike
Marquette, Mich. – Rouge wolf packs are killing more domestic animals from Upper Peninsula farms than ever before, prompting increased reimbursements to U.P. farmers through a state indemnification program. The payouts, however, only cover livestock
Pennsylvania: PGC may charge for use of ranges
Harrisburg – The Pennsylvania Game Commission has 29 pubic shooting ranges on game lands across the state, and all have one thing in common. It’s not their capacity. Some are set up for rifles only;
Pennsylvania: Agency throws book at poachers
Harrisburg – Two Dauphin County 19-year-olds became the first offenders to be charged under the new anti-poaching penalties, which took effect on Sept. 7, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Greg
Michigan: EHD found in southwestern Michigan deer
Lansing – For the third time in three years, epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has raised its deadly head in Michigan’s deer population. State veterinarian Tom Cooley confirmed that four whitetails had died from the disease
Illinois hunting and fishing access gets half-million dollar shot in the arm
Greater access to land and water for hunting and fishing has been a priority for DNR, as evident by the fact that the issue had an entire committee dedicated to it during the Illinois Conservation
Ohio Cuffs
Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1 • During the Fourth of July weekend, Logan County Wildlife Officer Adam Smith and Champaign County Wildlife Officer Jeff Tipton were on patrol on Indian Lake in a boat.
Ohio: Caesar Creek State Park to get new marina, facilities
Harveysburg, Ohio — A new marina is being planned for Caesar Creek State Park, which is located in Warren County about 70 miles southwest of Columbus, according to the DNR. The full-service facility, located near
