Hunting
Anglers get chilly lesson in ice safety
Two survive icy plunge into Turkeyfoot Lake By Mark Tuscano Contributing Writer Akron, Ohio – You’ve been out on the ice so many times before that it seems just routine: You’re cozy in your shanty,
Cold weather puts anglers on ice
By Mike Moore Editor Put-In-Bay, Ohio – Bucking a warm weather trend over the past couple of years, winter is shaping up to be what it’s supposed to look like in Ohio. For the Buckeye
Funding bill clears second committee
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul – Dedicated funding’s push through the Legislature took another step forward Monday, when it passed out of its second Senate committee. Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller’s bill, SF
Pheasant bag hike a top topic for DNR meetings
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul – The DNR began hosting a series of meetings across the state this week where department officials will have opportunities to discuss with hunters and trappers a slew
Fall turkey/dog trial season proposed
By Larry Polenske Correspondent Madison — Fall turkey hunters may be able to use dogs in eight counties this fall, if a proposal from the Natural Resources Board is supported by hunters at the spring
Legislature tackles fish and game bills
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — Earlier this week, Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed off on the Great Lakes Compact, a bill designed to afford the lakes added protection. The previous night, the House
VHS proposal will be revised by DEC
Staff report Albany — DEC will significantly alter its proposed VHS regulations and once again go through the regulatory process that will include a public comment period. In the meantime, the agency will issue new
Sportsmen unite to block DEC nominee
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — Sportsmen and women have mounted a grassroots push to block the Senate confirmation of DEC commissioner appointee Alexander B. “Pete” Grannis. The movement stems from concern over Grannis’ record
DNR to continue late antlerless deer hunt
Staff Report Madison — State deer hunters will not see an October antlerless season in 2007, but the DNR warns that type of season could return if hunters don’t kill more antlerless deer in most
