Hook and Bullet
Conn. lawmakers vote for credit on license fees
Hartford, Conn. (AP) – Connecticut lawmakers have voted to give a credit to outdoor enthusiasts who purchased their fishing and hunting licenses before the General Assembly reduced a recent fee increase. The House of Representatives
Feds say Arlington wildlife importer is a fugitive
Dallas (AP) – Federal officials who issued an arrest warrant for an Arlington wildlife importer say the man is now a fugitive. An arrest warrant was issued Feb. 10 for Jasen B. Shaw, 37, who
Oberstar pitches latest shot at CWA restoration
Washington – A bill intended to restore the intent of the original Clean Water Act of 1972 – an act whose scope has been questioned following recent Supreme Court cases – was introduced last week
Group pushes ARs unit-by-unit
Grahamsville, N.Y. – A newly-formed group of antler restrictions advocates is renewing a proposal for an expansion of three-points-on-one-side regulations in several areas of southeastern New York. The New York State Whitetail Management Coalition wants
Anglers ready to hit Carlyle
Carlyle, Ill. – A year ago, rain and wind played havoc on the first-ever competitive high school fishing championships. Even in adverse conditions, young anglers from all over Illinois refused to give up and continued
Administration unveils ‘America’s Great Outdoors’
Washington – Are Americans – especially youths – reaching a disconnect with the outdoors requiring a federal fix? Conservation groups recently expressed approval of President Barack Obama’s establishment of the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative, “to
Sportsmen can help themselves by the knowing harassment law
Madison – During the 2009 gun deer season, conservation wardens investigated and issued citations for 15 hunter harassment cases, something DNR Chief Warden Randy Stark termed a “notable increase in hunter harassment complaints.” In 2008,
Bowfishers spring into action at Rend Lake
Whittington, Ill. – Activity by bowfishing enthusiasts in the central and southern portions of the state has began to heat up, but many of the sportsmen hitting the water are finding fish activity remains lukewarm.
