Hunting
Volunteers sought for CWD long-term study
By Garry VanGorder Contributing Writer Verona, N.Y. — More than 100 people who ate venison from a deer testing positive for Chronic Wasting Disease have now decided to participate in a study to determine whether
DNR unveils 2006 proposed fish, wildlife rule changes
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Stevens Point, Wis. — A longer ruffed grouse season, a longer fall turkey season, and an expanded bowfishing area are three proposed rule changes the DNR would like to offer at
Southeast legislator seeks funds for venison donation
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — The price of deer hunting licenses would increase by $1 under a proposal by Rep. Greg Davids, R-Preston, and the $450,000 it would raise annually would be
Leech Lake Task Force demands huge stocking
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Walker, Minn. — Brad Walhof, the mayor of Walker, says he’s finally able to admit Leech Lake has a problem, and that the lake is “sick, very ill.” “I’ve been
Higher penalties sought for illegal deer baiting
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Stevens Point, Wis. — If leaders on outdoors issues in the Legislature won’t ban deer feeding and baiting, then they should at least consider higher fines and longer license revocations for
Dave Schad to lead DNR’s F&W Division
By Joe Albert Staff Writer St. Paul — Perhaps it’s only fitting Dave Schad was named as the new head of the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Division. He’s been climbing the ladder since he began
Gun bills go to Senate
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — A laundry list of legislation already approved by the New York State Assembly could impact sportsmen’s ownership of weapons — even shotguns and muzzleloaders, according to the New York
License revenues not enough for DEC
Staff report Albany — Revenues from hunting, fishing and trapping licenses in New York won’t be enough to meet anticipated expenses in the DEC’s Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources 2005-06 budget. But DEC
