Hunting
Wildlife college students taught to respect hunting
By Jeff Mulhollem>/b> Editor University Park, Pa. — There was a time not so long ago when most wildlife management students were hunters, and their early involvement with and appreciation for the outdoors drove them
Insider Roe picked by PGC as director
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — When Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commissioners conducted a “nationwide search” for a new executive director, they found their man, Doug Austen, in Illinois, far beyond the state line.
Mason drilling plans put on hold
By Steve GriffinField Editor Midland, Mich. — The future of drilling for natural gas beneath the wilderness-like Mason Tract along the South Branch of the Au Sable River is still up in the air. But
Pa. Supreme Court to hear hunter case
By Michael Rubinkam Associated Press Writer Harrisburg — Joseph Russo Jr. had “No Trespassing” signs posted along the perimeter of his remote northeastern Pennsylvania hunting camp, but they failed to keep out at least one
Southeast trout habitat to benefit from federal grant
By Tori J. McCormickt Contributing Writer Madison, Wis. – A federal grant has been awarded for restoration efforts of the Driftless Area. The $192,500 Multistate Conservation Grant will help with planning and other activities in
DNR finalizing plans for Upper Red Lake
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Bemidji, Minn. – Upper Red Lake walleyes and northern pike are getting an extra measure of protection next year. DNR Fisheries managers in the Bemidji area had recommended a two-walleye
Support growing for Wetlands Loan Act
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Bloomington, Minn. – A plan to double the amount of money spent for wetland conservation and acquisition is moving ahead. The Emergency Wetlands Loan Act of 2005 would allow the
Could Kyoto help duck production?
By Joe Albert Staff Writer Ottawa, Ontario – As Canada works to honor its climate change commitments under the Kyoto Protocol, ducks could be a main beneficiary, says a major conservation group. Ducks Unlimited Canada,
Lawmaker introduces revised ‘blaze’ bill
By Neil Chaffie Contributing Writer Albany — A Canandaigua assemblyman is proposing legislation that would require deer hunters to wear blaze orange clothing while afield during the big game season. Brian Kolb (R-C-I, 129th District)
