Hook and Bullet
Wolf, eagle proposed for delisting in Minnesota
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul — The state DNR is now accepting comments on a plan to update the state’s endangered, threatened, and “special concern” lists, a proposal that includes removing the gray
Roundtable 2007: funding top topic
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Cloud, Minn. — Like it is for many sportsmen, the concept of a constitutional dedication of funds for natural resources was one of the hot topics at the DNR
Long-range plan aims for more wild turkeys
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — The wild turkey often is considered a wildlife management success in the state. Less than 30 years ago, the state held its first modern wild turkey hunt
New firewood rules possible on state land by this spring
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Cloud, Minn. — Campers and others who have campfires at state parks or on other state-managed land could be in for some changes once the next camping season rolls
Smith ouster is called ‘political’
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Several Wisconsin conservation veterans believe DNR leadership abilities took a step backward last month when DNR Deputy Secretary Bill Smith was removed as the agency’s second in command. He
RMEF makes second Wisconsin land buy
Staff Report Hayward, Wis. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation made its second Wisconsin land purchase to continue its efforts of protecting undeveloped lands in the elk area of northern Wisconsin. Besides maintaining existing wildlife
Record bear harvests no threat, experts say
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Altoona, Pa. — Two consecutive all-time-high bear harvests, extended hunting seasons in some counties and a new archery bear season have some sportsmen worried that the bruin population will take a
Increased deer scouting aids in fugitive’s capture
By Dave Golowenski Contributing Writer Chillicothe, Ohio — The world at large might never know whether Ronnie Copp got his deer, but there’s no doubt the Chillicothe hunter helped authorities get their man. The man
Agency’s dilemma: Buy which steelhead properties?
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Erie, Pa. — Like the kid in the penny candy store with just a dime and hundreds of goodies to choose from, Pennsylvania’s steelhead anglers need to be picky. The
