Hunting
DNR investigates fish kill caused by chemical
South Elgin, Ill. – DNR biologists and state environmental officials spent several days this month looking at a case of illegal dumping of an acid-based chemical that caused a fish kill in parts of the
Illini West takes title at high school fishing championship
Carlyle, Ill. — Illini West used a monster bag of fish to leapfrog to the top of the leader board on the final day, posting a two-day total weight of 30 pounds, 5 ounces to
Lake Michigan chinook may be finding balance
Chicago – For Lake Mich-igan chinook, there is good news to be found in numbers big and small. Although the 2009 annual lake survey showed the alewife population – those are popular forage fish for
It’s official: Pawlenty kills G & F legislation
St. Paul – Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday afternoon vetoed a controversial bill that included a number of fish and wildlife policy provisions, known collectively as the Game and Fish Bill. The bill included a
Doyle vetoes bear-hunting bill
Madison – Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed the controversial “bear bill” on May 19, citing potential conflicts between hunters, landowners, and other outdoor enthusiasts if Assembly Bill 371 was signed into law. “Citizens have spoken, via
DOW_seeks record fine in deer case
West Union, Ohio – The DNR Division of Wildlife is seeking a record $23,572 in restitution from a Scioto County bowhunter who poached a record 218-inch typical whitetail in Adams County. Had the deer been
Three get jail for shooting at officers’ vehicle
Urbana, Ohio – Three people were convicted and sentenced in Champaign County Common Pleas Court for charges related to the shooting of a state wildlife officer’s vehicle last October, according to the DNR Division of
Scenic river process getting contentious; halts planning
Vermilion, Ohio – A 25.5-mile stretch of the Vermilion River in northwestern Ohio has become a battleground of sorts between the state and some property owners and communities who don’t want it to be designated
Anglers will help decide whether trout rules too complex
Merrill, Wis. – It’s quite helpful to fish with someone who pays attention. Chuck Sauer, who lives less than 50 yards from the Prairie River, is one of those friends. He’s also a former Ohio
