Hunting
Stark: Baiting, feeding lead to host of problems
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — DNR Chief Warden Randy Stark did not couch his comments on problems caused by deer baiting and feeding when he addressed the Natural Resources Board last week, but even
Behnke set to step down from NRB post
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — Herb Behnke has served on the Natural Resources Board for more than 21 years, but now has indicated he’s ready to step down. Behnke turned 80 in September. He
Safe and sound in the Southern Zone
By Steve Piatt Editor Albany — Southern Zone deer hunters had what DEC officials are calling a pretty good regular season in terms of harvest numbers, safety and hunter participation. It will be a while
N.Y. muskie record will be ‘retired’
From staff and AP reports Albany — Art Lawton’s 69-pound, 15-ounce muskellunge was once considered a world record. It’s still listed as the New York State record. But not, apparently, for long. DEC officials have
Lake Superior proposal has commercial netting
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Duluth, Minn. – A proposed plan that would guide a multitude of activities in and around Lake Superior in Minnesota includes – among a host of other items – a
’05 deer hunt gets high marks from DNR
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — Deer hunting is alive and well in Wisconsin, according to Tom Hauge, DNR director of wildlife management. “Deer season is a big deal in Wisconsin, and it is so
Lycoming man plays head games with hungry bobcat
By Vic Attardo Contributing Writer Williamsport, Pa. — When 81-year-old Fred Taylor felt a hard “thunk” on his head while turkey hunting one day in early November, he was pretty sure it wasn’t just a
Avian flu not considered a threat
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul, Minn. — While government officials emphasize a deadly flu virus that can be carried by several species of feathered creatures – including migratory ducks – isn’t an imminent
Panel gives PGC advice about deer
By Bob Frye Capital Correspondent Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game Commission officials have asked deer hunters to adapt to a lot of changes over the last few years. Now, some deer hunters – and some landowners,
