Hunting
Rifles, silencers proposed in Legislature
Two separate pieces of legislation that each would change the way hunters hunt have drawn very different responses from the state’s hunting community.
Southern Illinois hunter downs ‘outfitted’ goose
What began as a simple snow goose hunt quickly turned into a geography lesson and a reminder of the extent that waterfowl species “get around.”
NRB members call Walker’s plan ‘mistake’
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to strip the state Natural Resources Board of its authority to set policy for the DNR would be a huge mistake and rob citizens of the chance to provide meaningful input
Walker budget: Stewardship land buys on hold until ’28?
Gov. Scott Walker’s plan to put a 13-year moratorium on new land acquisitions through the state’s Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program is shortsighted, the program’s supporters say.
State-bound elk set for the next phase of move
The first step in the process of establishing an elk herd in Jackson County reached completion Feb. 9, when trapping of Kentucky elk ended for the winter.
Hatchery projects moving forward
Several slated for completion this year; more money possible
Sportsmen’s Act gets resurrected in Senate
Supporters hope bill package gets approval
Lake Mille Lacs pike: Is it time to earn a trophy?
While DNR officials say they’re relatively satisfied with current smallmouth bass regulations for Lake Mille Lacs – regs that were loosened a year ago – some tweaking might be needed when it comes to northern
