Hook and Bullet
Archers set to take aim on Sept. 18
Madison – A mild winter, no earn-a-buck outside the chronic wasting disease units last year, and a 2009 gun season opener that likely saved more deer than usual are among the reasons to be optimistic
Lake Michigan trap-netting fishery sparks sportfishing safety concern
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. – Sport fishing groups along with the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation are seeking an emergency closure of commercial trap net fishing in June, July, and August off the central Wisconsin coast on Lake
DNR to survey waterfowlers after 2010-11 season ends
Bemidji, Minn. – As it does every few years, the DNR will survey waterfowl hunters after the upcoming season. It will ask about duck hunters’ experiences and from where they derive their satisfaction as it
EPA shoots down lead ammo ban petition
Washington – Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last week denied a request filed by a number of groups to ban the production and distribution of lead hunting ammunition, saying the agency lacked legal
Michigan Cuffs & Collars – Issue 18
DISTRICT 1 CO Brian Bacon is investigating a complaint regarding illegal wood cutting on state land in Dickinson County. Numerous live trees have been cut, with a roadway created for access. CO Grant Emery responded
L-SOHC narrows dedicated funding field for FY2012 round of projects
Council rejects DNR proposal for moist soil management funds St. Paul – At the annual DNR Roundtable sessions earlier this year, Commissioner Mark Holsten signaled the agency’s intent to expand its moist soil management program
DNR asks feds for walk-in funding
St. Paul – In an effort to get a hunting walk-in access program off the ground in Minnesota, the DNR has requested $2.7 million in “Open Fields” funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The
Wolf-related complaints well ahead of last year
Isle, Minn. – Late last week, a woman was walking her dogs on her land southeast of Isle. She noticed a wolf following them and when it came closer, she climbed a tree. The wolf
Crossbow restrictions removed
Escanaba, Mich. – With a split vote, 4-3, the Natural Resources Commission at its Aug. 12 meeting in Escanaba legalized hunting with a crossbow in Michigan for any licensed hunter over age 10. Until 2009,
