Hunting
Free landowner hunts, road hunting struck from wolf bill
Two legislators who introduced a bill that would create a timber wolf hunting and trapping season have agreed to several changes in the bill, but say their original language is largely intact, and they expect
Moose population continues to decline; hunting season to be evaluated
Minnesota’s moose population continues to decline, dropping from an estimate of 4,900 in 2011 to 4,230 in 2012, according to the annual aerial survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Estimates from the
Shoot, but don’t ‘hunt’ wild pigs, DEC advises
That’s the position of DEC as the state grapples with pockets of the state where feral hogs are taking hold.
DNR seeks input on three possible changes to the 2012 hunting regs
St. Paul — The Minnesota DNR will seek citizen input on three hunting and trapping issues at a series of public meetings this winter. The DNR is seeking input on the following proposals: • Requiring
Legislation would remove DNR oversight of school trust lands
St. Paul — Bills recently introduced in both the state House and Senate would strip the state DNR of guardianship of 2.5 million acres of northeast Minnesota trust lands, which contribute nearly $30 million annually
The year flintlock goes high-tech with scopes?
St. Paul — It’s time to decide once and for all if muzzleloader hunters should be able to use scopes on their weapons during the muzzleloader season. So says Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria and chair
New technique has become bass fishing craze
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) _ A new bass fishing craze has hit the waterways. Fishermen are snapping up the Alabama Rig and similar devices, apparently catching fish aplenty. Tackle companies are raking in enough sales that
MT: Hunter Education Classes Planned for Darby, Lone Rock & Corvallis
Hunter Education classes are planned for Darby, Lone Rock and Corvallis in February and March. Schedules and registration for all classes is available online at fwp.mt.gov. In Darby, a mandatory orientation night is set for
MT: Female Mountain Lion Hunting To Close In District 250
The hunting of female mountain lions in western Montana hunting district, HD 250, which includes portions of Ravalli County, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, February 23, 2012. The order halting the
