Hunting
Ice is good news for Winnebago spearers
By Kevin Naze Correspondent Oshkosh, Wis. — With little more than two weeks left before the 2007 sturgeon-spearing opener on the Lake Winnebago system, more than 8,000 permit-holders are hoping for continued cold temperatures. After
Mother Nature stalls ice angling
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would allow the use of crossbows for hunting has once again been introduced in the state Senate. The move – state Sen. George Maziarz, R/C-Newfane sponsored the bill (S22)
DEC commissioner steps down
Staff report Albany — DEC Commissioner Denise Sheehan has resigned that position, likely in anticipation that she would be removed from the post as part of newly-elected Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s transition into office. Sheehan, in
DelMonte resurrects ‘market fishing’ bill
Staff report Albany — Legislation that would ban the practice of “market fishing” in which recreational anglers sell their catch has been reintroduced in the state Assembly. A similar bill was approved by the Assembly
Coleman authors new Wetlands Loan Act bill
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Washington — Sen. Norm Coleman has breathed new life into the Wetlands Loan Act. The U.S. senator from Minnesota earlier this month introduced the bill, which would double over the
Pawlenty budget has more for environment
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — Gov. Tim Pawlenty earlier this week released his proposed two-year, $34.4 billion budget, and education was the big winner. Still, natural resources and the environment also get
Shift to budget discussion expected at state Capitol
Dedicated funding, energy are top issues By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — Dedicated funding and renewable energy. At least as the outdoors goes, that’s where the Legislature’s current focus is. To date, six
Fishing opener on S.D. border remains in limbo
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Ortonville, Minn. — Turn to Page 51 of the new Minnesota fishing regulations pamphlet, and you’ll see that the South Dakota border waters opener for Minnesota anglers this year is
