Hook and Bullet
Hudson shad fishery closed in effort to rebuild stocks
Albany – DEC has officially closed American shad fishing for both recreational and commercial anglers on the Hudson_River and also marine coastal district. The move comes several months after the state drafted proposed regulations to
‘Three-rod’ legislation proposed by senator
Albany – A state senator has introduced a legislative bill that would allow New York anglers to use a maximum of three rods while fishing instead of the current two. The proposal is geared toward
Key word for walleye-stocking efforts this spring: ‘efficiency’
Hutchinson, Minn. – Walleye stocking in Minnesota is never a sure bet. The fall of 2009 was a perfect example of what obstacles can hamper the effort. Rain kept crops in the agricultural fields, keeping
Over 14,000 deer taken on DMAP, nuisance tags
Albany – New York sportsmen often contend that thousands of deer are being killed each year through the state’s much-maligned Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP)_and Deer Damage Permit plan, commonly known as nuisance permits. A
State duck stamp hike: Would it fly?
Stevens Point, Wis. – Some state waterfowl hunters say they’d support a cost increase in the Wisconsin waterfowl stamp to at least $10, according to the results of an informal survey conducted during the annual
District 1 – Baudette area
Not available due to technical problems. District 2 – Bemidji area CO Dan Malinowski (Fosston) assisted other law enforcement offices by responding to a burglar alarm, an unpermitted fire, and people shooting mailboxes with a
Tests show less lead in venison
By Joe Albert Associate Editor St. Paul – Hunters donated 544 deer to the venison donation program during the 2009 deer season, which is just less than what they donated in 2008, but about a
Hunters asked for opinion on 9-day gun season
Columbus – With an eye toward potential changes to the Ohio deer firearms seasons, DNR_managers are asking hunters for their opinions. No changes would be made for the 2010 deer season, but potentially for the
