Hunting
Free fishing days ahead for everyone on June 6-7
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has announced that 2009 Free Fishing Days will be June 6-7, in coordination with National Fishing Week. On these days, anglers of all ages may fish without
Drawing Deadline Looms for California’s Big Game Hunters
Hunters applying for premium deer, elk, antelope or bighorn sheep tags have only a few weeks left to turn in an application. All big game drawing applications must be received at the California Department of
Biologists once again in the loop when decisions impact species
Washington (AP) – Federal agencies again will have to consult with government wildlife experts before taking actions that could have an impact on threatened or endangered species. The Obama administration said last month it was
Uncased firearms, other G&F issues pass at Capitol
St. Paul – Legislation that increases the minimum muskie size limit statewide, allows bow anglers to fish at night, and gives hunters in certain instances the ability to move without casing their guns or bows
A once-in-a-lifetime record hen turkey from Van Wert_Co.
Delphos, Ohio – Avid hunter Trace Claypool was ready to get a lesson on skinning his first-ever wild turkey kill when a fellow hunter told him he might want to consult a taxidermist instead. “You
Arkansas Fishing Report of May 20
CENTRAL ARKANSAS:Lake Conway:Water is dingy and high. A few bream are being caught near the bank on wax worms, tinsel teasers and crickets. Crappie are not doing so well, but are biting near cypress trees
Controlled hunt deadline extended until June 1: Draw and results notification also delayed
Salem, Ore. – ODFW has extended the controlled hunt deadline until June 1 due to the large volume of applications and a slowdown in the license sales system. “We understand the frustration customers and license
NRA shoots holes in poaching bill
Harrisburg – The National Rifle Association spent recent weeks shooting holes in House Bill 97 – a legislative measure aimed at cracking down on wildlife poachers – claiming it treats unintentional violators like hardened criminals.
Mille Lacs tribal harvest tops 100,000 pounds of walleyes
Aitkin, Minn. – Tribal netters from two Minnesota and six Wisconsin bands of Ojibwe topped 100,000 pounds of walleyes from Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs this spring, according to Pat Schmalz, the Minnesota DNR 1837 Treaty
