Hunting
Democrats mum on license fee hikes
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — House Demo-crats have really taken the phrase “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” to heart, at least when it comes to
USFWS confirms virus in Lake Erie drum kill
By Mike Moore Editor Sandusky, Ohio — A sizeable die-off of freshwater drum in Lake Erie in May was caused by a strain of viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS, according to test results from a
Grouse counts on the rise across the state
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Grand Rapids, Minn. — After a protracted wait, there’s finally good news for grouse hunters in the state. The ruffed grouse population cycle may be on its way up. For
Legal battle over access to Little Juniata opens
By Deborah Weisberg Contributing Writer Huntingdon, Pa. — A legal drama about the public’s right to fish the Little Juniata River played out this month in a Huntingdon County courtroom, in the long-awaited trial of
OSU seeking $500,000 for ‘dead zone’ study
By Bob Hecker Contributing Writer Columbus — The 2007 federal budget will likely include another $500,000 for an Ohio State University study of an oxygen-depleted “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. OSU scientists familiar
Alternative energy: new CRP threat?
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington — As United States leaders look for ways to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign energy sources, wildlife and habitat may be unlikely victims, conservation groups fear. That’s why
Buyout proposed for commercial netters
By Frank Hinchey Contributing Writer Columbus — If a new bill is approved by state lawmakers, this could be the last season for commercial fishing on Lake Erie. Newly introduced legislation in the Ohio General
Deer hunting tourney is on tap near Gladwin
By Bill Parker Editor Gladwin, Mich — Competitive hunting is coming to the Lost Arrow Deer Ranch in Gladwin. Real estate executive David Farbman told Michigan Outdoor News that he is fulfilling a dream by
Modified gas lease proposal finalized
Staff report Albany – A modified – and much-delayed – final plan to lease natural gas and oil exploration rights on several state-owned tracts will not include the Bear Swamp State Forest. That portion of
