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Pennsylvania Cuffs & Collars – Issue 18
NORTHWEST REGION Erie County WCO Larry M. Smith said nearly 80 youngsters participated in the Erie County Youth Field Day hosted by the Gem City Outdoorsmen. Erie County WCO Darin L. Clark has been attempting
Elk center has ‘soft’ opening this month
Benezette, Pa. – By the time you read this, the $12 million Elk Country Visitor Center will be open here and you can visit. Maybe. Billed as the largest elk-watching and conservation-education facility east of
Feds reject lead ammo petition
Washington – Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have denied a request filed by a number of groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition, saying the agency lacks legal authority
Conditions are ripe for good small-game action
Marquette, Mich. – A mild winter, early spring, and frequent summer rains that produced a large, soft mast crop have created prime conditions for small-game season. Although some counts were down, ruffed grouse numbers are
Hunters asked to stay clear of oil
Battle Creek, Mich. – Officials with the EPA and the state DNRE are asking for the cooperation of hunters. With early goose season under way, and the small game and early deer seasons on tap,
Michigan Cuffs and Collars – Issue 18
DISTRICT 1 CO Marv Gerlach worked a complaint of ORVers disregarding signed berms and operating through a creek in Menominee County. While watching the creek, CO Gerlach observed two dirt bikes and a four-wheeler go
Hunting, fishing license sales running behind
Columbus – Ohio’s total fishing and hunting license sales in 2009-10 were the highest they’ve been in 10 years. However, the numbers are still down from historic highs, and sales in 2010-11 are running behind
EPA rejects latest bid to ban lead in ammunition
Washington – Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week denied a request filed by several groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammo, saying the agency lacked the legal authority.
8 of 10 Buckeye hunters pursue deer with a bow
Athens, Ohio – Eight out of every 10 Buckeye State hunters use archery equipment to hunt deer. That statistic comes straight from Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife deer biologist Mike Tonkovich. Ohio has between 325,000
