Hunting
Zone 4 a flashpoint of simplification proposal
Hutchinson, Minn. – The first three public input meetings on proposals aimed at simplifying deer-hunting regulations were rather quiet affairs. Those were in Deer River, Aurora, and St. Paul, and the most heavily attended meeting
East Fork, Milton could be added to muskie list
Columbus – Ohio is about to tweak what some muskie fishermen might say isn’t broken. Not only is the DNR Division of Wildlife proposing a reduction in the daily bag limit of muskies from two
Danville youth captures another NWTF calling title
Atlanta, Ga. – Dakota Clouser re-wrote the record book in winning four Grand National Junior Division turkey calling championships, including three in a row from 2003-05. Now it looks like the Pennsylvania teen is looking
Records smashed at big coyote hunt
Frenchville, Pa. – The biggest coyote hunt in the east lived up to its expectations once again as hunters broke several records during the Feb. 22-24 event. Nearly 4,000 registered hunters competed for the
Latest on Leech Lake: More stocking likely?
Walker, Minn. – Since 2005, more than 37 million walleye fry have been stocked into Leech Lake in an effort to revitalize the fishery, and another 20 million will be added this spring. DNR officials
DNR prepares to deal with budget deficit
St. Paul – It’s unclear exactly what’s in store as a result of a nearly $1 billion state budget deficit, but few areas are likely to be left untouched, including the DNR. A budget forecast
Lake Mille Lacs rule: ‘four fish under 18′
St. Paul – The DNR announced Tuesday that anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs this summer will be allowed to keep four fish up to 18 inches (one “trophy” over 28 inches is allowed in
State’s turkeys feeling crunch of harsh winter
Madison – Scott Hull, DNR upland game ecologist, appreciates and understands concerns for Wisconsin’s wild turkey population. It’s been a record-setting winter in which some regions, particularly in southern Wisconsin, have reported record snowfalls that
