Hunting
Funding bill may see House vote this week
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — The concept of constitutionally dedicating a part of the state sales tax to natural resources is in uncharted waters this legislative session. It’s passed in the Senate
Johnsrud reflects on 20 years in the Legislature
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Eastman, Wis. — DuWayne Johnsrud is enjoying life. He retired last year after 20 years in the Legislature, returning to farm his 266 acres full-time in Crawford County, where he has
Lake Michigan perch showing signs of life
By Paul Smith Correspondent Milwaukee — The Lake Michigan yellow perch population, suffering from more than a decade of extremely poor recruitment, is showing significant signs of improvement that have led to renewed optimism about
Walleye and pike: The ‘other’ opener
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany – No, it doesn’t carry the same importance as April 1 or the third Saturday in June. But the opening of New York’s walleye, pike, pickerel and tiger muskie season
Bait limit gets support
By Robert Imrie Associated Press Wausau, Wis. (AP) — Outdoor enthusiasts at annual conservation hearings split on whether the state should outlaw the baiting of white-tailed deer, though they strongly supported restricting the practice before
Rally for conservation is Saturday in St. Paul
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — For the second consecutive year, sportsmen and conservationists of all stripes will gather on the steps of the state Capitol to press for passage of outdoors-related legislation.
Rain dampens first week of Minnesota turkey hunt
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul — Despite forecasts of a light turkey hunt in some areas of the state – due mainly to below-average reproduction the past couple springs, along with spring rains
Rifle bills targeting four more counties
Staff report Albany – A state senator who pushed for a bill to allow rifles for deer and bear hunting in several Southern Zone counties is now looking at add four more counties to that
