Hunting
Turkey hunters, again, eclipse harvest record
Madelia, Minn. – Sure as winter turns to spring, and spring becomes summer, turkey hunters this year killed a record number of birds. Indeed, record springtime turkey harvests have become a common refrain, as this
Fish bill: Protecting fish, or denying shore anglers?
St. Paul – Portions of a Legislature-approved bill – now awaiting Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s approval or veto – are aimed at protecting spawning fish in parts of the Mississippi River and its tributaries in the
‘Rock snot’ invades Saratoga trout water
Milton, N.Y. – The invasive algae known as “rock snot” was found earlier this month in Kayaderosseras Creek in the Saratoga County town of Milton, officials said. The algae, formally called didymo, was found in
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
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
Details of deer hunt emerging
Green Bay, Wis. – Wisconsin hunters will see a deer season framework similar to last year, but with fewer units where antlerless permits will be issued. The 2010 bow season will run from Sept. 18
New refuge goes under Fed review
Richmond, Ill. – A newly proposed national wildlife refuge would include parts of Illinois and help bolster wildlife habitat in the state. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to study establishing the refuge,
Changes coming to DMAP program
Albany – DEC’s budget crunch is forcing deer managers to streamline the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) and nuisance permit program. Wildlife officials are grappling with trying to offer the two programs in a way
