Hook and Bullet
Continental duck numbers are on the rise
Cans, redheads, shovelers break survey records Staff Report St. Paul, Minn. – Preliminary results from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service’s Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey indicate a total duck
Cougar research is under the microscope
By Craig Springer Correspondent Editor’s note: Following is the second of a two-part series on cougar research in Michigan. Craig Springer is a freelance writer and biologist. Lansing – Controversy continues over the question of
Shippers are the target of latest Great Lakes lawsuit
By Yvonne Swager Contributing Writer Ann Arbor, Mich. – The possibility of conservation groups bringing a lawsuit against shipping companies is the latest in legal maneuvering regarding ballast water release in the Great Lakes. Several
Strategy for managing deer a hot topic
By Dave GolowenskiContributing Writer Columbus – While deer populations flourish – at least in some Ohio hotspots – responsible parties remain in a quandary about precisely what to do about the problem. The DNR Division
Tighter restrictions pass for Erie netters
From StaffWire Reports Columbus – As was expected, a vote on new legislation to regulate Ohio’s commercial fishing industry came down to the final day of the legislative session for state lawmakers. But unlike a
Unhappy with hogs? Don’t blame the PGC
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – The Pennsyl-vania Game Commission recently created a new regulation making it illegal to release any non-indigenous wildlife – including wild hogs – into the wild in Pennsyl-vania. But that
Zebra mussels found in a Tioga lake
First time invasive species found in Susquehanna trib Harrisburg – Officials from the state Department of Environ-mental Protection, Fish & Boat Commission and Pennsylvania Sea Grant in early July confirmed the discovery of zebra mussels
Hog-hunting ban pondered in state
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – Although no wild hog in Pennsylvania has tested positive for dangerous diseases and hunting pressure has tailed off, state officials revealed recently that they are still considering a ban
Grouse numbers appear to be up
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Upland game bird hunters in Michigan should enjoy a slightly better fall season than last year based on this spring’s breeding and nesting activity. Both grouse and woodcock numbers
