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Parks on closing list remain open
New Scotland, N.Y. (AP) — While the Paterson administration listed 41 state parks for closing during the fiscal year that started two weeks ago, their gates have remained open to hikers and other spring visitors.
Former USFWS Director to lead Ducks Unlimited
Memphis, Tenn. — Ducks Unlimited announced Wednesday afternoon that H. Dale Hall has been named the organization’s new chief executive officer. A former director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (2005-2009), Hall is widely
Spring Valley team takes Walleye Trail state championship
Max Actis and Mike Stuckert, both of Spring Valley, caught a total of 11.23 pounds of fish on Sunday to win the 2010 Illinois Walleye Trail State Championship. The duo also captured the Big fish
Another good season on tap for Michigan turkey hunters
Lansing — The early breakup of winter across the state has triggered a fever that’s impacting over 100,000 residents. It’s called turkey fever and it’s brought on by melting snow, warming temperatures and greening grasses.
Fish possession limit changed
Lansing, Mich. — Late last month, HB 5481 cleared both the state House and Senate and was sent to the Governor’s office for final approval. The bill allows anglers to possess, in addition to one
Judge: Michigan ban on deer baiting too vague
Gaylord, Mich. (AP) — A judge in Otsego County has thrown out a case against a man charged under Michigan’s ban on baiting and feeding deer in the Lower Peninsula, saying the ban is too
Turkey hunters have big opening week
Doubts about this year’s spring turkey season may have been premature, as hunters in the state’s south zone opened with the best opening week since 2004. According to DNR, the April 5-9 season resulted in
DNRE Reminds Public to Leave Wildlife in the Wild
As spring brings the season for wildlife to give birth, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment reminds Michigan residents to resist the instinct to try to help seemingly abandoned fawns or other baby animals.
Two men charged with Minnesota hunting violations
St. Paul — Two Minnesota men face numerous charges, thousands of dollars in fines and possible jail time if convicted of hunting related violations after an investigation by the Minnesota DNR. Daniel E. Chase, 64,
