Hunting
Reward offered for info on shot NH bald eagle
Millsfield, N.H. (AP) – Federal wildlife officials are offering a reward to anyone with information that helps catch the person who shot a young bald eagle in Millsfield, N.H., last month. The U.S. Fish and
Michigan considers expansion of crossbow hunting
Lansing, Mich. (AP) – The state is considering expanding options for crossbow hunting. Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission was scheduled to meet Friday to begin discussing expanded opportunities to hunt with the crossbow. Restrictions were loosened
Gillette mulls law to ban bow hunting in the city
Gillette, Wyo. (AP) – The Gillette City Council plans to decide whether bow hunting within city limits is legal. City Attorney Charlie Anderson says there is nothing in city law clearly written prohibiting it, and
Higher gun, ammo sales to help here
State College, Pa. – No matter which side they fall on the political divide that has arisen in this country, Pennsylvania sportsmen are going to benefit from increased sales of firearms and ammunition nationwide.
Olmsted Co. elk herd eliminated; three more test CWD-positive
St. Paul – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health last week announced depopulation testing of an elk herd in Olmsted County had been completed. Three more elk from the herd of 558 tested positive for
Parks chief leaving office
Columbus – Owners of a Highland County hunting preserve were ordered to pay $4,582.44 in restitution and a $1,000 fine after pleading guilty to federal wildlife trafficking violations. In addition, both men were each sentenced
Ranks of out-of-state hunters up in Ohio
Columbus – It’s no secret that more nonresidents are coming to Ohio each year to hunt, but what may be a surprise is how those numbers are rising. The top states bringing nonresidents to Ohio
Firearms deer outlook is for good hunt in south
DNR Report Columbus – There is no greater tradition in Ohio hunting circles than the week long firearm season for deer. This year’s season is Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 statewide. Hunting should be best
Gas-drilling blitz spooks PF&BC
Harrisburg, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s position as an industrial powerhouse over the last two centuries came largely from the oil and then coal that were discovered and carelessly removed from the ground beneath the commonwealth.
