Hunting
Angler survey undertaken by DEC
Staff report Albany – A statewide angler survey will provide data that will shape DEC’s fisheries management for the next 10 years, DEC Director of Fish, Wildlife & Marine Resources Gerald Barnhart says. The survey
NRB takes on new rules for state fisheries
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Oconomowoc, Wis. – The Natural Resources Board has adopted emergency regulations for the hook-and-line sturgeon season and has approved hearings on permanent rules regarding viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) virus and increasing
Hartland student wins the junior duck stamp contest
USFWS Report Onalaska, Wis. – This year’s winner of Wisconsin’s best of show in the Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest is 18-year-old Mark Villanova, who is a student at Arrowhead Union High School in Hartland.
DNR scales back wetland flights
By Tim SpielmanAssociate Editor Milaca, Minn. – Think of a conservation officer’s duties in the summertime, and what comes to mind are fish overlimits, no fishing licenses, and maybe not having enough life jackets on
More ‘girlie fish’ found in Pittsburgh-area rivers
Scientist sounds alarm over pollution of ‘estrogenic’ chemicals By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Pittsburgh – Although recreational use of western Pennsyl-vania rivers has never been higher, a University of Pittsburgh study of water quality is
PGC president fight settled: Boop stays
By Jeff Mulhollem Editor Harrisburg – When the Pennsylvania Game Commission meeting opened June 25, President Commissioner Tom Boop held the gavel and he read a statement that commissioners said resolved the crisis over board
USFWS removes eagle from endangered list
Group prepared to challenge new rules on eagles By Laura KurtzmanAssociated Press Sacramento (AP) – A California legal group said last week it may challenge new rules the federal government has adopted to protect the
Division of Wildlife asking for 70-day goose season
By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn Contributing Writer Columbus – Ohio goose hunters may very well enjoy more liberalized hunting regulations this year. The DNR Division of Wildlife has formally asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
No easy answers for outdoor connections
Scientist sounds alarm over pollution of ‘estrogenic’ chemicals By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Pittsburgh – Although recreational use of western Pennsyl-vania rivers has never been higher, a University of Pittsburgh study of water quality is
