Hook and Bullet
Deer hunters questioned about alternative regs
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – As the deer opener looms, a survey unlike any other sent out by the DNR is showing up in deer hunters’ mailboxes. The survey was mailed to
Scientists concerned with pintail, woodcock numbers
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — Scientists and researchers who are members of The Wildlife Society shared information on pintails, woodcock, ruffed grouse, and wolves during their September conference in Madison. Much of their discussion
High fuel prices sting the sporting economy
Staff Report Albany — High gas prices, at one time well over $3 per gallon, have affected virtually every aspect of the U.S. economy. So it’s no surprise that the ripple effect has hit New
Bears have hankerin’ for the power poles
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Bigfork, Minn. – Berries, nuts, and human garbage, it turns out, aren’t the only things that attract bears. In Bigfork, located north of Grand Rapids and east of Red Lake,
Two trumpeters shot dead
By Tim Spielmant Associate Editor Bagley, Minn. – Despite the increasing number of trumpeter swans in the state, officials say the instances of illegal killings of the species have remained stable the past few years.
High hopes for ‘05 gun deer opener
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Grand Rapids, Minn. – For all the deer hunters who find themselves shrouded in a sea of change, this Saturday’s firearms deer opener offers a sense of stability. Some areas
More perch, walleye on anglers’ radar
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus — Lake Erie anglers will be able to put more fish in the boat next year after an early November decision by the Ohio Wildlife Council. The council on Nov.
Invasive crayfish threatening to infest Little Juniata River
By Mark Nale Northcentral correspondent Alexandria, Pa. — On a recent trip to the Juniata River near Petersburg, Huntingdon County, Bill Anderson discovered a large number of unusual-looking crayfish inhabiting the river. The crayfish, thousands
Urban deer control may call for baiting
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — As Pennsylvania Game Commission officials grapple with how to control deer numbers in urban areas with hunting, they are considering heretofore-unheard-of measures for Pennsylvania. Perhaps the most significant tool
