Hunting
Panel gives PGC advice about deer
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission officials have asked deer hunters to adapt to a lot of changes over the last few years. Now, some deer hunters – and some landowners,
State awaits decision on wolves
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Minneapolis — Following two setbacks in U.S. court, a proposal to “delist” timber wolves – in Wisconsin and across the nation – may be, in part, scrapped, and the process
Deer kill is up for opening weekend
Staff Reports Madison — Deer hunters and DNR field staff manning registration stations on opening weekend reported very good hunting conditions and, in most areas of the state, enough deer to bump the 2005 opening
CRP faring better in U.S. House bill
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington – A U.S. House plan to balance the federal budget would take less of a bite out of conservation programs – especially the Conservation Reserve Program – than one
Open space plan review
By Paula Piatt Associate Editor Albany – A revision to the New York’s Open Space Conservation Plan would guarantee the state’s ability to make those quick decisions sometimes necessary to save lands for the sportsmen
Clients blame outfitter in SW poaching case
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Persons charged from across the country in a southwestern Wisconsin deer and turkey poaching case who have been willing to talk to the media are mostly placing the blame
Flu not ‘imminent’ threat
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul — While government officials emphasize a deadly flu virus that can be carried by several species of feathered creatures, including migratory ducks, isn’t an imminent threat to humans
Guenther hanging it up after 30 years at DNR
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – John Guenther has a lot of catching up to do. Much of that includes hunting and fishing that he’s missed out on during the 30 years he’s
