Hunting
A funding possibility for special session?
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Since lawmakers adjourned in late May, there has been speculation and talk of the possibility of a special session to deal with proposals that fell by the wayside
Survey: Minnesota among the leaders in outdoor recreation
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Need more proof that Minnesota is a hotbed for outdoor activities? Try these numbers: 1,435,000 – the number of anglers who fished in the state, fourth behind Florida,
DCNR biologist says deer hunting is fine
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Wellsboro, Pa. – In the 1970s as a boy, Merlin Benner hunted for five years in Tioga County before he ever saw a buck. “I literally had more than 1,000 antlerless
Farm Bill clears first hurdle in House
Senate shoots for passage this year By Tim SpielmanContributing Writer Washington – Members of the U.S. House renewed hope that a Farm Bill, which includes a number of conservation programs, might be renewed for another
Woodcock numbers stabilizing
By Joe AlbertContributing Writer Ft. Snelling, Minn. – After decades of decline, woodcock populations across the nation appear to have stabilized. According to results of singing-ground surveys this spring, there was no ‘significant trend’ in
Wild Rose work is on schedule
Former ‘head jailer’ to assume duties Sept. 1 By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – Who’s in charge of the state’s natural resource management efforts? That’s what many sportsmen and citizens want to know now that
Deer group seeks 3A extension
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Winona, Minn. – Hunters who take part in the 3A season in southeast Minnesota would have two full weekends to hunt, under a proposal from the local Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
Rainbow trout ID’d in recent VHS case
Staff report Albany – Additional cases of VHS are appearing in New York waters, and the fish-killing disease has now been found in a rainbow trout. DEC officials last month said VHS was discovered in
Four-walleye bag limit sparks harvest on Red
Red Lake Band’s fish-processing plant could increase tribal demand, harvest By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Bemidji, Minn. – Double the fish, double the fishing. At least so far, that’s been the case on the sport-fisherman side
