Hook and Bullet
Free dog turns into trialing champion for Ohioan
By Steve Pollick Contributing Writer Seven years ago, Eric Wagner noticed an ad back in the classifieds of the local newspaper down in Washington County. Free dog. German short-haired pointer, a male. Name of Jackhammer.
Senate Ag Committee OKs federal Farm Bill
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — The Senate Ag Committee late last month passed a federal Farm Bill, paving the way for the far-reaching bill to be heard on the Senate floor. Conservation leaders
President vetoes bill with Asian carp barrier funding
Washington — ‘Too much pork,’ president says; override promised. A federal bill to improve the nation’s waterways infrastructure took a hit last week when President Bush vetoed the measure, the House version of which is
617-pound bear illegally killed; man fined $1,500
Glen Spey, N.Y. – A big bear carried a big fine for a West Nyack man who shot the 617-pound bruin while illegally hunting over a bait pile last month. DEC Environmental Conservation Officer Lt.
VHS rules push statewide
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – New rules aimed at preventing the spread of VHS were approved last week and now affect every fisherman in the state. At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Natural Resources
National port-security law could affect fishing guides
St. Paul – Some of the state’s fishing guides could be affected by a rule meant to boost security at the nation’s ports. Under legislation Congress passed last year, anyone with a Coast Guard-issued license
Autumn turkey hunters on track for a good season
Madelia, Minn. – The number of turkeys harvested in the fall has fallen for three consecutive years since 2003, but hunters this year are on track to kill more birds than they have the past
Proposal would lengthen fishing season in the Upper Peninsula
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – The walleye, pike, and muskie-fishing season in the Upper Peninsula would be extended by two weeks if a proposal under consideration by the state Natural Resources Commission is approved.
