Hunting
DEC: Southern Zone harvest should rise
By Steve PiattEditor Albany – An increase in Deer Management Permits this year virtually assures a higher deer harvest in the Southern Zone for the 2007-08 season. But DEC wildlife biologists say they’re expecting a
Troublesome algae hits East Branch
Staff report Hancock, N.Y. – Didymo, the invasive, slimy algae that can damage aquatic life, is apparently making its way into New York’s world-famous trout waters. DEC officials confirmed that the algae has been found
Strong reviews for start of ’07 pheasant season
Madelia, Minn. – As it’s been for a few years now, optimism on the eve of the state’s pheasant opener was high. Now the first weekend is in the bag, and pre-season assessments that predicted
Winter walleye reg for Mille Lacs scrutinized
State exceeds its portion of 2007 walleye allocation By Mike KallokStaff writer Aitkin, Minn. – Fearing walleye overharvest on Mille Lacs, the DNR narrowed the slot limit on the big lake on July 9. That
Legislators prod BWSR on wetland enforcement
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – This month, officers with the DNR will take to the air to look for violations of wetlands law. At a meeting late last month, lawmakers wanted to know
Upcoming pheasant season looks good
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor New Ulm, Minn. – Pheasant hunters in the state last fall harvested as many birds as they had during any season since 1964. The total was about 588,000 pheasants, which was
Tribal hunting, fishing agreement is reached
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – A tentative agreement has been reached between five American Indian tribes and the federal and state governments over tribal inland hunting, fishing, and gathering rights. Under the agreement, tribes
Indian Creek wetland built to honor Dayton conservationist
By Jim Morris Contributing Writer Fayetteville, Ohio – The late Jim Cross, a well-known Dayton attorney, had many friends with whom he loved to hunt and fish. They had a great time, playing jokes on
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
