Hunting
Wildlife refuge money woes hinder progress
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Washington – The nation’s refuge system is at the breaking point, crippled by funding cuts that threaten their ability to fill their role as providers of wildlife habitat and public
Hunting seasons in plan for Hamden Slough NWR
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Audubon, Minn. – Waterfowl, deer, and small game hunters could see additional hunting opportunities in western Minnesota this year, should proposals be approved – and programs put into place –
Natural Resources Trust Fund marks its 30th year
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Midland, Mich. — One of Michigan’s most tough-fought resource battles led to one of Michigan’s most successful resource management programs. The battle was over oil and gas exploration and development
U.S. Senate endorses new Great Lakes pact
Staff Reports Washington, D.C. — Unlike college football, there’s no such thing as a rivalry between Ohio and Michigan when it comes to the Great Lakes. Further, the two states’ U.S. senators say regional collaboration
‘Liberal’ duck season on tap
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Lansing — There are a few more hoops through which a duck season proposal must yet jump, but it appears Michigan waterfowlers will again this year be granted a 60-day
Statistics say bear numbers up in Ohio
By Mark Tuscano Contributing Writer Columbus — The black bear appears to have returned to Ohio to stay, joining a growing list of species such as the bald eagle, osprey, otter, sandhill crane, and snowshoe
Bill to add seat on PGC a big surprise
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg — A bill introduced by Rep. Bruce Smith, R-York and Cumberland counties, that would add a ninth seat to the Pennsylvania Game Commis-sion, unanimously passed the state House in July
PF&BC acts affect trout, muskies, pike and youth
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Trout, muskies, pike, life jackets, junior fishing licenses – the most recent meeting of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission had it all. Commissioners made final decisions on some topics,
DNR aims for increased harvest of ruffed grouse
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – Hunters in the state should kill an average of 650,000 ruffed grouse per year, no matter where grouse are at in their 10-year cycle, according to a
