Hunting
Hunter appeals felon gun ban to state high court
A Hartford man is asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to review his case in Washington County where he’s charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Review of DNR wolf hunting, trapping season continues
The DNR is looking for feedback on the proposed harvest of between 142 and 233 wolves during a 2012 hunting and trapping season.
Reports indicate ‘one-time’ pass working for travelers to Canada
An “operational bulletin” issued by the Canadian government and intended to give some one-time law offenders from the United States a single free pass into the country appears to be working in most cases.
Crossbow showdown in Albany
Crossbow opponents and supporters worked frantically in the final hours of the legislative session last week for the passage of bills
Narrow focus for New York's feral hog fight
Eradication effort in Cortland, Tioga and Onondaga counties
Farm Bill passes Senate, now off to House
Washington — After relatively easy passage in the Senate last week, the nation’s Farm Bill, as it’s called, might face greater debate in the House, where most organizations expect the Republican-controlled chamber to seek greater
Flooding washed away trout year-class or two
Duluth, Minn. — The rains that wrought havoc on Duluth last week also likely will result in significant fish mortality in trout streams along the North Shore. In parts of Duluth, more than 10 inches
Despite opposition, wolf hunt to go on as planned
St. Paul — Anyone who expected an outpouring of support for the state’s upcoming wolf hunting and trapping seasons may be disappointed. About 80 percent of the 7,351 people who responded to the DNR’s online
Deer hunters and farmers: the state's real deer management team
The relationship between farmers and deer hunters in Illinois is intriguing, due to the fact that access to hunting land is a huge issue in our state. What I learned this week after crunching through
