Hunting
Shipping industry may face lawsuit
Conservation groups say shipping companies, Congress not doing enough to curb import of exotic species By Yvonne Swager Correspondent Ann Arbor, Mich. – The possibility of conservation groups bringing a lawsuit against shipping companies is
Division of Wildlife asking for 70-day goose season
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Columbus – Ohio goose hunters may very well enjoy more liberalized hunting regulations this year. The DNR Division of Wildlife has formally asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Muchmore now MUCC’s top gun
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – After four months of searching, the Michigan United Conservation Clubs has a new leader. Dennis Muchmore will become the state’s largest conservation organization’s executive director beginning July 9. He
USFWS removes eagle from endangered list
Group prepared to challenge new rules on eagles By Laura KurtzmanAssociated Press Sacramento (AP) – A California legal group said last week it may challenge new rules the federal government has adopted to protect the
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
Breaking News
This story broke after Outdoor News went to press on Monday July 1. Warm water, unprecedented pressure narrows Mille Lacs slot By Mike KallokStaff Writer Aitkin, Minn – Hungry walleyes, warmer water, and more than
Grouse counts up for second straight year
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Grand Rapids, Minn. – When ruffed grouse counts rose last spring, DNR researcher Mike Larson took care not to whip up a section of the hunting crowd that was in need
‘Wetland guidance’ called threat to PPR
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington – Field offices of the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers recently were issued ‘joint guidance’ regarding interpretation of the federal Clean Water Act, specifically, what constitutes a
