Hunting
Michigan: Wolf killings of livestock in U.P. spike
Marquette, Mich. – Rouge wolf packs are killing more domestic animals from Upper Peninsula farms than ever before, prompting increased reimbursements to U.P. farmers through a state indemnification program. The payouts, however, only cover livestock
Pennsylvania: Agency throws book at poachers
Harrisburg – Two Dauphin County 19-year-olds became the first offenders to be charged under the new anti-poaching penalties, which took effect on Sept. 7, according to Pennsylvania Game Commission officials. Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Greg
Pennsylvania: Lawmakers vote to join the Violators Compact
Harrisburg – State lawmakers have delivered the second of a one-two punch against poaching by passing legislation that enrolls Pennsylvania in the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact. Just months after enacting enhanced poaching penalties, Gov. Ed
Illinois hunting and fishing access gets half-million dollar shot in the arm
Greater access to land and water for hunting and fishing has been a priority for DNR, as evident by the fact that the issue had an entire committee dedicated to it during the Illinois Conservation
Ohio: Caesar Creek State Park to get new marina, facilities
Harveysburg, Ohio — A new marina is being planned for Caesar Creek State Park, which is located in Warren County about 70 miles southwest of Columbus, according to the DNR. The full-service facility, located near
Waterfowl season starts with a few ducks and fewer hunters
Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS A few walleyes are being caught on the flats during the day, but the night bite has been more consistent on the mud with slip bobbers and leeches in 23
Minnesota: Feds confirm $12 million in ‘Open Fields’ for 17 states
Washington — A week after states with successful applications were notified, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency announced this week that nearly $12 million had been awarded to 17 states to improve public access to private
Illinois bowhunters begin 2010 season with best opening harvest in five years
One consistent refrain has been heard statewide from Illinois archery hunters concerning the opening weekend of the 2010 deer season. The deer are moving. A cool snap met hunters on the Oct. opener and continued
24-pointer poached in Perry County, Illinois returned to state park office
DNR and officers from Tennessee Wildlife Resources returned a near-record buck to the administrative office at Pyramid State Park in Perry County on Monday. The 24-point deer, which unofficially measures between 203 and 216 inches,
