Hunting
MUCC, DNR seek federal funds for state wildlife
By Tom Watts Correspondent Lansing – For the first time, Michigan United Conservation Clubs is taking part in a unique federal program that advocates for federal funding to support state wildlife programs. The program, Teaming
U.S. House race to be watched in Ohio
Two candidates have championed numerous causes for conservation By Mike MooreEditor Columbus – The race to replace Ohio Congressman Paul Gillmor could mean that Ohio sportsmen would lose an ally at the state level but
Pa. wind energy: Real or hot air?
By Ad Crable Contributing Writer Lancaster, Pa. – Wind power may still be the darling of many alternative-energy advocates. But concerns that wind farms kill migratory birds and fragment the last of Pennsylvania’s unbroken forest
Early deer season expands this month
By Mike KallokStaff Writer St. Paul – The only change to Minnesota’s third consecutive early antlerless season is that fewer hunters will have to wait until November to harvest a deer with a gun. For
Half mil will assist in wetland enforcement
With dollars, DNR prepping plan to boost wetland enforcement flights By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor St. Paul – Two years ago, the DNR’s Enforcement Division took a peek at what was possible in the realm of
Deer season looks promising in north
By Steve PiattEditor Elizabethtown – Deer hunters in New York’s Northern Zone can pretty much have it their way. You want an early start to the season? No problem. How about a Sept. 27 kickoff
Revised trapping regs face more comments
Staff report Albany – Emergency trapping regulations are in place to help avoid the accidental capture of dogs in body-gripping traps. But trappers are hoping the regulations might be softened a bit more after a
Summit will again push bill for youth
By Don LehmanContributing Writer Herkimer, N.Y. – The conservation organizations that have renewed their summit on sporting issues have plotted a new course of action that may see help from an unlikely source. The organizations
