Hunting
NY: DEC officially halts sales of salt license
On heels of state’s 2-year suspension Albany – DEC has officially scrapped its saltwater fishing license on the heels of an amendment within the state budget that suspends the license for two years. DEC officials
N.Y. gobbler numbers should still be solid
Despite poor production in 2008 and 2009 Albany – There’s not many states that can survive back-to-back poor nesting seasons and still offer fine spring gobbler hunting. New York, however, is one of those states.
IL: Gun owners wait as FOID bill moves
Springfield – Legislation affecting the state’s hunters and people who participate in shooting sports progressed through the Illinois House earlier this month and awaits debate in the Senate. If made law, House Bill 3500 would
IL: High hopes remaining for spring turkey hunt
Belleville, Ill. – The spring turkey seasons are in full stride, and once again weather is playing havoc with early numbers. Harvest during the south zone’s opening week (April 4-8) was down slightly, with hunters
IL: Muskie group makes effort to attract youth
Springfield – The push to recruit youth muskie anglers in the state continues this summer. A program organized and managed by the Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail offers young anglers a chance to be recognized for
AR: Second Beaver Lake tailwater meeting scheduled
BENTONVILLE – The second of two meetings to update trout management on the White River below Beaver Dam will be at 6:30 p.m., May 17, at the Walmart Auditorium of the Shewmaker Center for Workforce
AR: Anglers urged to voice opinions during public meetings and TV show
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas anglers will have two venues where they’ll get opportunities to gather information and ask questions about proposed fishing regulations for 2012. Beginning May 10, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will
AR: Schooling fish action can be exciting and productive
LITTLE ROCK – Fishermen have all sorts of favorite moments. A big largemouth bass blowing up the surface on a still morning to grab a topwater bait is one. Finding a wad of hungry bream
Hearings set for Indiana coyote, fox training grounds
The Indiana Natural Resources Commission will conduct two public hearings on proposed changes regarding field trial permits and the chasing of fox and coyotes with dogs in an enclosure. The proposed rule language and frequently
