Hook and Bullet
Assembly passes microstamping bill; others fizzle
Albany — The state Assembly passed two anti-gun bills May 12, but the news seemed more about the gun bills that the Democrat-controlled house didn’t pass. By an 80-52 vote, the Assembly passed a controversial
Agreement keeps state parks open over holiday weekend
Albany (AP) – An agreement between Gov. David Paterson and state lawmakers kept all 178 state parks open for the Memorial Day weekend. “The Legislature has made the tough choices to my satisfaction that will
Dairy operators plead not guilty in manure spill into creek
London, Ohio – The youthful Dutch operators of a southern Madison County mega-dairy entered not guilty pleas on Wednesday, May 19, to charges they violated the terms of their state permit and polluted a local
State oil and gas lease auction sets record for revenue
DNRE Report Lansing — An oil and gas lease auction of state-owned parcels netted $178 million in bonus payments for the state – far exceeding the previous auction record of $23.6 million set in 1981.
State seeks input on trout regulations changes
Lansing – The long-awaited draft plan of recommendations for gear restrictions on some Michigan rivers and streams has been released by state fisheries biologists. It’s available for review at www.michigan.gov/dnr. The lengthy 81-page document is
Reaction varies to veto of G&F Bill
St. Paul – The House and Senate authors of the recently vetoed Game and Fish Bill say they’re disappointed, but not necessarily surprised, by the bill’s fate. DNR_Commissioner Mark Holsten recommended a veto, and Gov.
Spring turkey harvest: state’s second best on record
Columbus – The recently completed spring turkey season was the second best on record in Ohio, according to the DNR_Division of Wildlife. Hunters checked 21,909 wild turkeys during Ohio’s four-week, statewide season that ended May
Despite veto, DNR not giving up on earlier duck opener this fall
St. Paul – Duck hunters who hoped the season would open a week earlier this year – Sept. 25 instead of Oct. 2 – may have had their hopes dashed last week after Gov. Tim
Governor grants open season on feral hogs
Lansing – Licensed hunters in Michigan now can legally shoot wild feral hogs on public land – and on private property without a license – thanks to legislation signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The governor
