Hook and Bullet
Turkey leftovers!
DNR has 40,283 tags for first over-counter sale By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Turkey leftovers can be a hard sell for the week following Thanksgiving, but the DNR is hoping the same does not
Diverse groups talk wetlands at Summit
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Bloomington, Minn. — While the pace of wetland loss in the state has slowed in recent years, they’re still under fire and not adequately protected by the state and federal
Smallmouth regs generate Zumbro River controversy
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Rochester, Minn. — They include just 12 miles of a long-running southeast Minnesota river, but special smallmouth bass angling regulations have created a philosophical divide between those who’d like to
Mille Lacs 2006 safe harvest set at 600K pounds
By Mike Kallok Mille Lacs Messenger Isle, Minn. — Following DNR Commissioner Gene Merriam’s stamp of approval, the safe harvest level for Mille Lacs walleyes likely will increase to 600,000 pounds with tribal netters retaining
Deer culling necessary in some cities
By Mark Tuscano Contributing Writer Solon, Ohio — The deer population in northern Ohio’s suburban areas has grown unchecked for decades and now many municipalities and park districts must take extreme measures – including culling
DNR ponders options under fed’s plan to reduce geese
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Bemidji, Minn. – The DNR has begun discussions about a federal plan that allows states more latitude in controlling resident Canada geese. The plan was released last November, but the
Apparent cougar track cast in Centre County
By Mark Nale Northcentral Correspondent Unionville, Pa. — Panthers don’t exist in the wilds of Pennsylvania, or do they? There now seems to be hard evidence to support the possibility of a mountain lion roaming
Feb. 26 – Walleye, sauger, northern pike, bass, muskie fishing
season ends.
Hunters protest at Marquette meeting
By Marty Kovarik Correspondent Marquette, Mich. — The scene outside the recent DNR deer management meeting at Northern Michigan University in Marquette resembled a labor dispute more than a gathering of hunters. Adults and youths
