Hunting
License sales steady nationwide
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced the publication of a quarterly fishing license sales index to track trends that have an impact on the industry and the
New state forest a treasure, biologist says
McArthur, Ohio – The state’s planned purchase of nearly 16,000 acres of undeveloped woodland in Vinton County to create the Vinton Furnace Experimental State Forest is a boon to hunters, wildlife watchers and other outdoor
20 coyote hunts slated this winter around state
Port Matilda, Pa. – Organized predator hunts continue to be a large draw for hunters during the long, cold winter months. At least 20 hunts are planned across the state this winter.
DNR ‘push’ of walleye stamp to continue in 2010
Associate Editor Brooklyn Center, Minn. – It wasn’t a particularly awe-inspiring opening year for Minnesota’s walleye stamp, a voluntary purchase option for state anglers that forwards $5 to walleye stocking in the state. About 7,000
Coyotes have wolf genes here
Harrisburg – Sometimes theories turn out to be true. Take the case of Pennsylvania’s coyotes.
Made in Japan: Largemouth world record tied
Dania Beach, Fla. – A 22-pound, 4-ounce bass caught last summer in Japan will take its place in the record books alongside George Perry’s world record caught 77 years ago. The International Game Fish Association
Ice conditions are improving across state
Minocqua, Wis. – A wide range of ice depths and lake travel conditions have left some ice fishermen wondering which way to turn. The answer is easy: Turn toward a lake, turn on the fish
More muskies? Group to make pitch at Roundtable
Minneapolis – Should the DNR expand its muskie program in the state? Muskies, Inc., thinks so, and Friday afternoon, the group will explain to DNR Roundtable attendees just why four more systems should be added
