Hook and Bullet
Three get jail for shooting at officers’ vehicle
Urbana, Ohio – Three people were convicted and sentenced in Champaign County Common Pleas Court for charges related to the shooting of a state wildlife officer’s vehicle last October, according to the DNR Division of
Scenic river process getting contentious; halts planning
Vermilion, Ohio – A 25.5-mile stretch of the Vermilion River in northwestern Ohio has become a battleground of sorts between the state and some property owners and communities who don’t want it to be designated
DOW_seeks record fine in deer case
West Union, Ohio – The DNR Division of Wildlife is seeking a record $23,572 in restitution from a Scioto County bowhunter who poached a record 218-inch typical whitetail in Adams County. Had the deer been
Anglers will help decide whether trout rules too complex
Merrill, Wis. – It’s quite helpful to fish with someone who pays attention. Chuck Sauer, who lives less than 50 yards from the Prairie River, is one of those friends. He’s also a former Ohio
Youth gobbler take up slightly; warm weather may have helped
Albany – Early indications are that New York’s youth turkey hunters had a pretty successful two-day season last month. DEC officials said harvest reports following the April 24-25 hunt for 12- to 15-year-olds were running
DEC wildlife pathologist faces probe
Albany (AP) – The state inspector general has begun an investigation into allegations that New York’s longtime wildlife pathologist violated regulations, including living at his office and using government resources for private purposes, officials said
New refuge goes under Fed review
Richmond, Ill. – A newly proposed national wildlife refuge would include parts of Illinois and help bolster wildlife habitat in the state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to study establishing the refuge,
Details of deer hunt emerging
Green Bay, Wis. – Wisconsin hunters will see a deer season framework similar to last year, but with fewer units where antlerless permits will be issued. The 2010 bow season will run from Sept. 18
Turkey harvest on record pace
Madelia, Minn. – Turkey hunters are continuing on their record-breaking pace. As of earlier this week, they’ve so far killed 11,025 birds this season. At the same time last year, when total harvest was 12,210,
