Hook and Bullet
Bonus gun harvest up over 3,000
DNR Reports Columbus – Hunters killed 19,900 deer on Dec. 19-20, during the weekend of gun hunting, according to the DNR Division of Wildlife. The extra weekend of gun hunting was first offered in 2006
License sales steady nationwide
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced the publication of a quarterly fishing license sales index to track trends that have an impact on the industry and the
Coyotes have wolf genes here
Harrisburg – Sometimes theories turn out to be true. Take the case of Pennsylvania’s coyotes.
Hike for fishing licenses possible
Brooklyn Center, Minn. – It’s been about a decade since resident fishing license fees have increased in Minnesota. But the DNR isn’t about to suggest hiking that fee, currently $17 (annual, individual) for state residents
New state forest a treasure, biologist says
McArthur, Ohio – The state’s planned purchase of nearly 16,000 acres of undeveloped woodland in Vinton County to create the Vinton Furnace Experimental State Forest is a boon to hunters, wildlife watchers and other outdoor
L-SOHC pitches projects as debate rages
Brooklyn Center, Minn. – The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council last week recommended to the Legislature about $56.2 million in projects for the second round of funding from the constitutional amendment voters approved in 2008. Later
Made in Japan: Largemouth world record tied
Dania Beach, Fla. – A 22-pound, 4-ounce bass caught last summer in Japan will take its place in the record books alongside George Perry’s world record caught 77 years ago. The International Game Fish Association
Ice conditions are improving across state
Minocqua, Wis. – A wide range of ice depths and lake travel conditions have left some ice fishermen wondering which way to turn. The answer is easy: Turn toward a lake, turn on the fish
More muskies? Group to make pitch at Roundtable
Minneapolis – Should the DNR expand its muskie program in the state? Muskies, Inc., thinks so, and Friday afternoon, the group will explain to DNR Roundtable attendees just why four more systems should be added
