Hunting
Conservation brought to fore at the Capitol
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Blaze orange was the color of the day on Sept. 13 at the state Capitol when sporting groups and legislators celebrated the first-ever Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol. The
Duck season again 60 days, six birds
By Mike Moore Editor Columbus – This should be the golden age for Ohio waterfowl hunters. For the 10th year running, this year’s duck season will run 60 days with a six-duck daily bag, according
A ‘different world’ in deer hunting’s future
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – Deer hunters can expect big changes in the next few years. The DNR has been testing alternative regulations intended to increase pressure on antlerless deer at state
State’s ’06 duck hunt set to begin
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – While wetland conditions have probably improved in most of the state, hunters ready to take part in the waterfowl season, 2006 version, may find one popular species
Animal rights group sues to limit trapping in Minnesota
Duluth, Minn. (AP) – An animal rights group is suing to force changes in Minnesota’s trapping rules, saying the state’s trappers catch and often kill endangered species. The Sacramento, Calif.-based Animal Protection Institute said it’s
Canadian ‘joint venture’ boots Delta Waterfowl
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Bismarck, N.D. – Disenchanted with the direction of waterfowl conservation in Canada and its refusal to agree to what it classified as a ‘gag order,’ has led to dismissal of
Duck hunt ’06 to open with two-scaup limit
But are there changes ahead? By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Minneapolis – Signs exist that this year’s duck-hunting season in Minnesota could be pretty good – at least compared to the past couple seasons some
Study: Loss of CRP could prove costly
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington – At a time when the nation’s top conservation program is being threatened by potential federal budget restructuring and increased grain demand from alternative energy development, a new study
DNR taking a hard look at WMA encroachment
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – Though wildlife management areas are created with hunting and trapping in mind, those two activities often are limited as development envelops lands many people perceive as permanent
