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DNRE adopts new deer management plan
Lansing — The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has adopted its first-ever comprehensive statewide deer management plan designed to guide management decisions into the future. The plan is the result of more than two
Granholm approves open season on feral hogs
Lansing — Licensed hunters and landowners may now take feral hogs at any time, since a package of bills has been signed by Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment announced
Meetings planned across Michigan to solicit input on proposed trout regulation changes
Lansing — A series of statewide public meetings will be held on proposed changes to trout fishing regulations to give anglers a chance to provide input on the draft plan. A copy of the draft
DCNR says grants available to protect non-game species
Harrisburg -– In its ongoing mission to protect Pennsylvania’s native biodiversity, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Wild Resource Conservation Program again is accepting applications for grants to protect the state’s non-game animals, native
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission to host smallmouth bass public meetings
Bellefonte, PA – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is hosting a series of regional public meetings. The purpose is to gather comments from anglers on smallmouth bass management in the Susquehanna River and
Agreement keeps N.Y. state parks open over holiday weekend
Albany (AP) — New York Gov. David Paterson said Thursday an agreement has been reached to have all 178 state parks open for the Memorial Day weekend. “The Legislature has made the tough choices to
Charges dismissed against DNR officer
Georgetown, Ohio – Brown County wildlife officer Allan Wright returned to work May 24 after criminal charges involving the DNR employee were dismissed by a special prosecutor. Wright was indicted April 2 along with five
Swing and a miss: plenty of fish, but no Asian carp
Chicago, Ill. — There were lots of fish – 40 different species in all – but not a single Asian carp. The state’s most expensive fishing trip ended a few days ago, a poisoning operation
All Vermilion River sessions canceled
Vermilion – All public information sessions regarding the scenic river designation for the Vermilion River have been canceled. Because of opposition to the proposal, the DNR last month withdrew its plan to designate part of
