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Virginia and West Virginia scientists study unexplained fish kills
Richmond, Va. (AP) – Officials in Virginia and West Virginia are trying to figure out what’s killing fish in the Shenandoah River basin. Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Fish Health Lab in Leestown,
Plea deals under way in North Dakota wildlife killings
Bismarck, N.D. (AP) – Plea agreements are being worked out with five people charged in what North Dakota wildlife officials say is the worst case of illegal animal killings they have ever seen. Game warden
Salmon fishing season canceled on Penobscot River
Augusta, Maine (AP) – Maine officials have decided to cancel the monthlong catch-and-release Atlantic salmon season on the Penobscot River that was scheduled to begin Friday. The decision came after federal regulators met with Gov.
Deer hunters deliver strong message to the Legislature
Madison – If there was any misunderstanding about hunter sentiments regarding earn-a-buck rules and DNR management techniques, those doubts were put to rest at a joint legislative hearing at the Capitol on April 15. They
New passport requirement kicks in June 1
Washington – Following a series of delays prompted by backlogs of passport applicants, a new rule that will affect travelers to Canada lakes this summer is set to take effect. Another phase of the Western
No EAB outside CWD zone in ’09
West Bend, Wis. – The state Natural Resources Board took half of a day to come to a consensus on the 2009 deer season that removes “earn-a-buck” outside the CWD zone. The board went along
Turkey hunt in Wyoming honors veterans
Douglas, Wyo. (AP) – It took three days of waiting out a nasty spring snowstorm with lots of stalking through the snow and making turkey calls peeking out from the inside of a chilly blind.
Bill is back to hike price of federal duck stamp
Washington – Inflation continues, and land prices rise. But the cost of a federal duck stamp remains the same. That could change in the near future, if a bill newly introduced by two U.S. representatives
Body of missing WVa turkey hunter found
Roanoke, W.Va. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the death of a Lewis County turkey hunter whose body was found near Stonewall Jackson Lake. Searchers found the body of 32-year-old Shawn Stewart at about 12 p.m.
