Opinions
Commissioners shouldn’t allow baiting on southeast red Tag farms
When the Pennsylvania Game Commission board members meet in April, they have a chance to correct a big mistake. During commissioners’ January meeting, preliminary approval was given to a motion allowing hunters to use bait
Too much hard-water hardware
A common question I hear at seminars is whether anglers should avoid using swivels snaps and weights.
Legislation would eliminate FOID cards
Springfield – At least one Illinois lawmaker wants to do away with the FOID card, an ID card required for the state’s hunters and gun owners to purchase firearms and ammunition. Sen. Sam McCann, R-Carlinville,
Forest Preserve District denies DNR sharpshooters
Winnebago County Forest Preserve board of commissioners last night denied DNR’s attempt to implement its sharpshooting program this year. The board had allowed DNR access to conduct their sharpshooting program within the preserve since 2004,
Minnesota DNR public meetings next week, plus a cat link
The DNR announced this week that it’s seeking citizen input on three hunting and trapping issues at a series of five meetings beginning this coming Thursday. The proposals are: • Requiring non-toxic shot for rail
Cincinnati youth bass club honored
Cincinnati, Ohio – The Cincinnati Youth Bass Club (CYBC) was recently named the Outstanding Overall Junior Chapter for 2011 by the Ohio Bass Federation, according to advisor Angela Poling. The club also placed second in
Bear sightings on slight decrease
Athens, Ohio – According to the DNR Division of Wildlife, 152 black bear sightings were reported in Ohio last year. Of that number, state wildlife personnel confirmed 60 sightings, which is a slight decrease compared
Let Albany know we’re out here
It’s been a long time since I’ve walked a protest/picket line. Young, restless, college kid, you know. And it didn’t even make a difference. My major was discontinued and the university moved on. Why would
Is it Spring yet?
Taking advantage of the nice late January-early February weather we’ve been having here in the Southern Tier, my wife and I went for a walk. The temperature was in the 50s and the warm weather
