Hunting
Spinning-wing decoys banned at Shiawassee
Lansing – The state Natural Resource Commission voted earlier this month to ban the use of spinning-wing decoys at the Shiawassee River State Game Area, but postponed until its July 8 meeting a vote on
‘Odd’ crappies in state have cover blown
Shelbyville, Ill. — Questions about mysterious crappies in a handful of Illinois lakes began swirling in March. “Actually, a few guys caught some in the fall over at Clinton and down at Sangchris,” said Ted
Assembly passes microstamping bill; others fizzle
Albany — The state Assembly passed two anti-gun bills May 12, but the news seemed more about the gun bills that the Democrat-controlled house didn’t pass. By an 80-52 vote, the Assembly passed a controversial
Agreement keeps state parks open over holiday weekend
Albany (AP) – An agreement between Gov. David Paterson and state lawmakers kept all 178 state parks open for the Memorial Day weekend. “The Legislature has made the tough choices to my satisfaction that will
More moose sightings outside usual northeast range
Associated Press Duluth, Minn. – More moose are being sighted outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and other parts of their traditional range in northeastern Minnesota as citizens respond to a plea for help
DEC: Changes in deer regs not 2010 plan
Albany – It’s a virtual certainty there will be no major changes in New York’s deer hunting regulations and seasons this fall. While rumors swirled of potential changes, DEC officials said last month that there
Report: Hunting license sales still strong in N.Y.
Newtown, Ct. – New York’s hunters aren’t getting any younger, and their average age is higher than the national norm. But their numbers remain strong, according to a report profiling the state’s hunters and hunting
Cuts will include all agencies
Springfield — What will DNR sacrifice? Hunters and anglers who in March began paying more for permits are anxiously watching the state capital as Gov. Pat Quinn determines how much each state agency will be
Urban Fishing Program survives budget knives
Springfield – Despite budget concerns that could have sunk one of its more popular programs,_DNR will again be offering its Urban Fishing Program. Included are free fishing clinics at more than 30 locations throughout the
