Hunting
Groups join fight to defend ballast law
By Steve Griffin Field Editor Lansing – A battle is raging between Michigan environmental officials and the owners and operators of large, oceangoing freighters – and three conservation groups are now in the fray. U.S.
Wind-pushed fire consumes 16,000 acres along Gunflint
By Mike KallokStaff Writer Grand Marais, Minn. – Efforts to suppress a fire that has already burned more than 16,000 acres at the end of the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais likely will continue for
Erie water keeper: Fish lost to power plant ops
By Deborah WeisbergContributing Writer Maumee, Ohio – Although Lake Erie’s shallow western basin is one of the fishiest spots in the Great Lakes, it loses millions of walleyes, perch, bass, shiners, shad, and other species
Environment finance bill goes to Pawlenty
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – As the days that remain in the legislation session wind down – adjournment is May 21, though talk of a special session has heated up lately – action
DNR appoints energy policy adviser
Ex-OEC chief will advise agency on emerging issues DNR, Staff Reports Columbus – A leader in the environmental community has joined the ranks of state government as an advisor to the DNR. Vicki Deisner, former
Bait dealers readying for effects of VHS regs
By Yvonne Swager Correspondent Lansing – Upcoming state regulations aimed at controlling the spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia in fish won’t eradicate the disease – but may hinder some live bait wholesalers. A federal order
Proposed license fee increases under review
By Bill Parker Editor Lansing – Bills that would gradually increase the cost of hunting and fishing licenses in Michigan over the next six years have been introduced in the state Legislature. License fee increases
Forecast bright for ’07 fishing opener
By Glen SchmittStaff Writer Hackensack, Minn. – Jim Tuller is not a weatherman. He owns Swanson’s Bait and Tackle in Hackensack, but for one week each year he wishes he could accurately predict the weather.
Reactions vary to report on conservation council
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – A plan to create a four- to nine-member citizens council that would serve as the focal point for conservation in the state and oversee the DNR, among other
