Hunting
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
Wolf claims on record pace
Grand Rapids, Minn. – A combination of several factors, likely including an early spring and fewer deer in the north, has made the north woods’ wolves turn elsewhere for food. More often this spring, that’s
Reaction varies to veto of G&F Bill
St. Paul – The House and Senate authors of the recently vetoed Game and Fish Bill say they’re disappointed, but not necessarily surprised, by the bill’s fate. DNR_Commissioner Mark Holsten recommended a veto, and Gov.
Perch research could help reservoirs
Bowling Green, Ohio – The ongoing efforts to recruit new anglers are proving successful, according to the latest surveys. Ohio has a plethora of water sources offering a diverse group of fishing waters to keep
Despite veto, DNR not giving up on earlier duck opener this fall
St. Paul – Duck hunters who hoped the season would open a week earlier this year – Sept. 25 instead of Oct. 2 – may have had their hopes dashed last week after Gov. Tim
State oil and gas lease auction sets record for revenue
DNRE Report Lansing — An oil and gas lease auction of state-owned parcels netted $178 million in bonus payments for the state – far exceeding the previous auction record of $23.6 million set in 1981.
State seeks input on trout regulations changes
Lansing – The long-awaited draft plan of recommendations for gear restrictions on some Michigan rivers and streams has been released by state fisheries biologists. It’s available for review at www.michigan.gov/dnr. The lengthy 81-page document is
Dairy operators plead not guilty in manure spill into creek
London, Ohio – The youthful Dutch operators of a southern Madison County mega-dairy entered not guilty pleas on Wednesday, May 19, to charges they violated the terms of their state permit and polluted a local
