Hunting
Angler survey undertaken by DEC
Staff report Albany – A statewide angler survey will provide data that will shape DEC’s fisheries management for the next 10 years, DEC Director of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources Gerald Barnhart says. The survey
State mallard numbers jump
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – Following a precipitous drop last year, the breeding population of mallards in the state has rebounded to nearly a quarter-million birds. Likewise, the total number of ponds in
More ‘girlie fish’ found in Pittsburgh-area rivers
Scientist sounds alarm over pollution of ‘estrogenic’ chemicals By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Pittsburgh – Although recreational use of western Pennsyl-vania rivers has never been higher, a University of Pittsburgh study of water quality is
No easy answers for outdoor connections
Scientist sounds alarm over pollution of ‘estrogenic’ chemicals By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Pittsburgh – Although recreational use of western Pennsyl-vania rivers has never been higher, a University of Pittsburgh study of water quality is
State’s cougar research is under scientists’ scrutiny
Editor’s note: Following is the first of a two-part series on cougar research in Michigan. Craig Springer is a freelance writer and biologist. By Craig Springer Correspondent Lansing, Mich. – Cougars – do they live
11-pound sucker new bowfishing record
By Mike MooreEditor Toledo, Ohio – Brent McGlone had been chasing the state bowfishing record for suckers for the past 10 years. Hitting spots close to home on the Maumee River, in Sandusky Bay, and
‘Ohio’s first turkey hunter,’ dies at 89
By Mike MooreEditor Gallipolis, Ohio – He was called by some ‘the first turkey hunter in the state of Ohio.’ He was better known as an entrepreneur who turned a 12-stool restaurant into a ubiquitous
Alternate funding bill for agencies unveiled
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg – State Rep. Dave Levdansky is preparing legislation that would provide the Game and Fish & Boat commissions with additional funding. The Allegheny County Democrat announced at the Pennsylvania
