Hunting
Council pitches new conservation model
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – A 15-member council created last fall to look at natural resource management in the state has finished its work, the result a 57-page report that outlines ‘bold, yet
Northwest deer-culling effort takes 488 deer
Six suspected to have bovine TB By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – Minnesota’s first foray into using sharpshooters to try to stop the spread of bovine tuberculosis is in the bag. Between Feb. 22
Two groups sparring over Delaware release plans
By Don LehmanContributing Writer Hancock, N.Y. – Two conservation groups are trading words over their beliefs that their proposals for water releases into the Delaware River’s branches are most appropriate for the river. The competing
Supporters await funding in session’s final weeks
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor St. Paul – For proponents of a plan to dedicate funds to natural resources, last week produced a roller coaster of emotions. First, the Taxes Committee in the Senate, on a
Legislation could mean more lake trout netting on Superior
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Grand Marais, Minn. – In the latest twist in the Lake Superior lake trout story, it now appears nets will be allowed in the lake to take a limited number of
Commercial fishery likely on Red Lake this summer
By Joe AlbertAssociate Editor Red Lake, Minn. – Preparations are under way for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians to begin a commercial walleye processing operation this summer. The plan would allow tribal fishermen
Development could relocate Rochester geese from WMA
Some hunting opportunity could be sacrificed By Tim SpielmanAccociate Editor Rochester, Minn. – The county of Olmsted in southeastern Minnesota needs a location for a new office facility. Geese that spend time in the Rochester
Texas penalty system considered as model for poaching crimes in Ohio
DOW looking to toughen sanctions on scofflaws By Frank HincheyContributing Writer Bowling Green, Ohio – Rep. Bob Latta, (R-Bowling Green) wants to ensure his two daughters share his lifelong passion for hunting, sportsmanship, and fair
