Hunting
By land or by sea, waterfowlers urged to keep safety in mind
Harrisburg — Whether hunting from shore or from a boat, waterfowlers are urged to keep safety first and foremost in mind, said Keith Snyder, Pennsylvania Game Commission Hunter-Trapper Education Division chief. “Basic firearm and hunting
Waterfowl hunters cautioned about eating mergansers
Harrisburg — To minimize potential health impacts, it’s suggested that hunters don’t eat merganser ducks, especially those harvested in the Lake Erie and northwestern Pennsylvania hunting zones. Studies conducted over the past two decades on
Trouble in the Gulf Part 3: Regaining Paradise
As you read this, the first of perhaps 10 million waterfowl that winter in Louisiana’s coastal wetlands are flying south. Each year, fewer acres of marsh and barrier-island habitat await them. This year, some of
Governor hopefuls spar at Game Fair
Ramsey, Minn. – As the four candidates for governor shook hands after the debate and went their separate ways, Tom Jes of Plymouth reflected on everything he heard the candidates discuss for the past 75
Call for ban on lead tackle not related to Illinois case
Washington – Several organizations, calling themselves “a coalition of conservation, hunting, and veterinary groups,” filed a petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this month calling for a ban on the use of toxic lead
State hopes for Open Fields dollars, more participation
Madison – If the state is going to receive any part of the $50 million in federal grant money set aside for public access programs on private land, the DNR is going to have to
Pawlenty nixes updated shoreline and dock rules
St. Paul – Shoreland rules that many people believe are out of date will continue to be in place, perhaps for several years or more, after Gov. Tim Pawlenty sent them back to the drawing
Benton County closes part of St. Cloud-area gun range
St. Cloud, Minn. – Whether it’s an “attack” on gun ranges, or a matter of not complying with county zoning rules and safety issues, a portion of a prominent gun club in Benton County has
State goose hunters anticipate September
Springfield – While some of the state’s waterfowlers ponder a pending fourth Illinois duck hunting zone, others are preparing for a niche season that hasn’t fully caught on. September Canada goose hunting runs Sept. 1-15.
