Opinions
Advocates want more wolf protection
Montpelier, Vt. (AP) — Some wildlife advocates are decrying a decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service not to provide special protection for wolves in upstate New York, northern New England and Massachusetts. Wildlife
Deer competition coming to Illinois, new group claims
There’s no indication where they will be, but a new professional “deer tour” will include Illinois, according to a statement by a group called “The American Whitetail Authority.” AWA announced last week the creation of
Minnesota finalizes agreement for Lake Vermilion State Park
St. Paul — Gov. Tim Pawlenty and officials from U.S. Steel Corporation today signed documents formally transferring property on the shores of Lake Vermilion to the state of Minnesota, the first step in creating Minnesota’s
Board of Game Commissioners to meet June 28-29
Harrisburg — Pennsylvania Game commissioners will hold their upcoming meeting on June 28-29, in the auditorium of the agency’s Harrisburg headquarters at 2001 Elmerton Ave., just off the Progress Avenue exit of Interstate 81 here.
Free Fishing Days on the horizon
A reminder for those looking for something free from the state: The 2010 Illinois Free Fishing Days are scheduled for June 11-14, which means anyone may fish without the need to have a sport fishing
DEP plans thorough investigation into Marcellus shale well blowout in Clearfield County
Harrisburg — Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger said today that his agency intends to investigate aggressively the circumstances surrounding a blowout at a Marcellus Shale natural gas well in Lawrence Township, Clearfield County,
Minnesota state parks to offer free admission on Saturday, June 12
Along with other parks across the country, the Minnesota DNR is encouraging families to participate in National Get Outdoors Day by offering a variety of free activities statewide on Saturday, June 12. The DNR will
Updated planning guide available for junior pheasant hunt
Harrisburg — While Pennsylvania’s junior pheasant hunt seems like a long way off, Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe noted that now is the time for hunting clubs to make plans to host
Three Minnesota DNR conservation officers promoted
The Minnesota DNR has announced the promotion of three conservation officers. Mike Shelden was named Fergus Falls area enforcement supervisor, which includes Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Todd and Traverse counties. Julie Olson is
