Hunting
TPWD Seeks Modest Increase to Licenses, Boat Fees
Austin, Texas – Most hunters, anglers and boaters in Texas could see a modest $2-$4 bump in license and boat registration/titling fees if a proposed 5 percent across-the-board increase is approved in May by the
Dredging decision could cost PF&BC
Kittanning, Pa. – Whatever else is on the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission’s April meeting agenda, the most controversial issue will be what to do about rare mussels in the Allegheny River. The board will
DNR honors top conservation officers
DNR Reports St. Paul – The Minnesota DNR Division of Enforcement recently recognized six state conservation officers for outstanding performance and service in 2008. “We honor these dedicated officers for their commitment to their duties,
2009 Statewide Spring Turkey Season Set to Open
Nashville – The statewide spring turkey season is set to open in Tennessee and the 2009 outlook is very promising for gobbler hunters, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Tennessee’s turkey restoration project has
Ruling affirms officers’ enforcement tool
Columbus – In a unanimous 7-0 decision issued March 5, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that state wildlife officials have authority to enter private land when acting in “the normal, peaceful and lawful enforcement of
License fee bill passed by House
Harrisburg – By a vote of 156 to 36 – along straight party lines – the state House of Representatives finally approved a surprisingly controversial bill to allow the Pennsylvania Game Commission to pass along
No rebound yet for marten, fisher
Grand Rapids, Minn. – The harvest of fishers and pine martens this season – the second year of an abbreviated trapping season – was comparable to last year. But those harvests, low by recent standards,
South Dakota officials say public hunting area successful
Pierre, S.D. (AP) – South Dakota wildlife officials say a public goose-hunting area near Pierre had one of its most successful seasons last winter. The Lower Oahe Waterfowl Hunting Access Area has been open for
Abalone fishing season opens April 1 north of San Francisco Bay
California’s popular red abalone sport fishery season will open April 1 in waters north of San Francisco Bay. Anyone who takes abalone must record their catch on an abalone report card and tag the animal
