Hunting
Saltwater license on the horizon for N.Y.?
By Morgan Lyle Contributing Writer Washington, D.C. — For untold generations, the only requirement for saltwater fishing in New York waters has been the willingness to get up early and to endure the wind and
2005 duck opener hot and cold; mostly warm
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Nicollet, Minn. – The air was cool, the skies gray; it was weather most duck hunters relish. Unfortunately for waterfowlers, that was the weekend prior to the duck opener. This
Teen fatally shot in apparent hunting mishap
By Dean Bortz Editor La Crosse, Wis. (AP) — Seth Hammes, 17, of La Crosse, was videotaping wildlife from a tree stand in Monroe County when he was allegedly shot twice with a .22 by
Northern Zone deer: Long, varied season
By Steve Piatt Editor Elizabethtown, N.Y. — Deer hunters in New York’s Northern Zone can, with apologies to the folks at Burger King, pretty much have it their way. Looking for some high-density deer populations
Duck stamp contest winner is state native
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Washington, D.C. — For the second time in history, a woman has won the federal duck stamp contest – and this woman hails from Wisconsin. Sherrie Russell Meline, a native of
Crossbow talk resumes; coalition joins the fray
By Steve Piatt Editor Buffalo, N.Y. — Only time will tell whether New York hunters ever take crossbows into the field. Until then, the debate over crossbow use won’t likely go away. While crossbow advocates
Weather is causing delay in salmon run
By Kenny Darwin Correspondent Grand Rapids, Mich. — Michigan salmon anglers are somewhat perplexed by recent fishing results. Unseasonably warm weather has the fishery in a state of flux. In August, cool nights and chilly
DNR set to release list of ‘at-risk’ flora, fauna
By Tim Spielman Associate Editor St. Paul – For the past several years, Minnesota – along with every other state in the nation – has received funding meant to benefit species that needed a boost.
