Hunting
SD: July Fourth Camping Reservations in State Parks Open Soon
PIERRE, S.D. – Camping reservations for Fourth of July weekend open soon for South Dakota state parks. Reservations can be made by calling 800-710-2267 or by going online to www.campsd.com A three-day stay for holiday
MN: Lessard council debates public land acquisition
St. Paul – The debate about public land continues. The most recent forum: the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The 12-member council to date has recommended millions of dollars worth of land acquisition, and did so
MN: DNR still pushing license fee hike
St. Paul – Even as lawmakers unveil environment and natural resources budget bills that do not include increases to fishing and hunting license fees, supporters aren’t giving up. Gov. Mark Dayton and the DNR have
Iowa landowners: get answers to your Conservation Reserve Program questions
The Iowa DNR is hosting meetings throughout the state to answer landowners’ questions about the general Conservation Reserve Program, or CRP. Biologists from the DNR and Pheasants Forever will provide information on the CRP bidding
WI: Muskie size limit up for vote
Madison – Anglers across the state will soon will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to set the size limit on muskellunge at 40 inches statewide. If approved, the change would include
NY: DEC hatches stocking plan
Staff shortages challenge as trout kickoff nears Albany – New York’s April 1 trout season opener will almost assuredly bring hardy anglers out to at least ceremonially wet a line. It’s been that way for
N.Y. not jumping onto the felt sole train yet
Vermont, Md. implement ban on felt-soled waders Albany – A ban on felt-soled waders isn’t on the New York horizon, despite moves by Vermont, Maryland and Alaska to outlaw felt soles in an effort to
IL: River otter trapping bill back in Legislature
Springfield – Protection of the Illinois river otter is again being debated at the state capital. Should trappers be allowed to pursue the apparently-thriving furbearer or not? House Bill 1724 passed on March 10 and
IL: Lawmakers: FOID info is confidential
Springfield – Hunters and gun supporters in the state continue to make progress against a recent decision to release names and other information belonging to Illinoisans who hold Firearm Owner Identification cards. The latest blow
