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Saturday, October 26, 2019

Outdoor News Radio – Oct. 26, 2019 https://ift.tt/2pXNDLn

Lots of topics for listeners of this week’s Outdoor News Radio, starting with a recap and debate over the new statewide youth deer hunt that occurred in Minnesota last weekend. Ellen Candler checks in with an update on her University of Minnesota deer gutpile research and information on how deer hunters can help her study in autumn 2019. “Tackle” Terry Tuma then drops in for his monthly segment with a focus on fall fishing, open-water gear storage, and looking ahead to the ice fishing season. Finally, Tim Lesmeister visits to recap his open-water season and chat about record fish programs around the region.

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Participate in ruffed grouse research this fall by testing for West Nile virus https://ift.tt/32NRTff

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has asked ruffed grouse hunters in northern Minnesota to voluntarily submit samples for a West Nile virus research project that the agency is conducting. Hunters simply pick up a kit at their local DNR office, then submit some feather and tissue samples for testing. In this video, Mike Hehner demonstrates how to use the kit and submit the proper sample.

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Illinois Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Nov. 1, 2019 https://ift.tt/2N9RzRk

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Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/2BKqUW0

Deer hunters, are you using this aid for hunting the rut?

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The case of the missing Niagara River salmon https://ift.tt/366sejM

It is a case for Sherlock Holmes.

As the month of November nears, anglers in the Niagara River are still wondering what happened to all the salmon that were supposed to be returning for the final run of their lives. During a normal year the local charter fishing fleet, as well as the legion of shore fishermen, will start to pursue the mighty king by the second or third week of September. The salmon action concludes by the end of October. This year the fishing started on time, but the catching didn’t. It was one of the toughest salmon years anglers have ever seen. In fact, some charter captains cancelled their seasons while others opted to fish for bass and walleye.

Imagine a charter boat loaded with good sticks going four days without a bite? That can be frustrating. Imagine a dozen boats fishing Devil’s Hole and only six fish being caught for the entire day? If a boat caught two fish, they were the heroes on the river by the first week of October. After a banner year on the lake (again), what could have happened to the might king?

Since most fish that would be returning to the river would be three-year-old chinook salmon, let’s look at what happened in 2016. For starters, the Niagara River received its full stocking target number of salmon – 75,000 kings in the pens operated at the time by the Niagara River Anglers Association (NRAA), and 128,000 direct-stock kings, all from the Salmon River Fish Hatchery. The Niagara River is normally one of the final locations to receive fish in the pens and for stocking due to colder water coming down from Lake Erie, thanks to the ice boom.

While some anglers speculate that receiving the fish so late could cause the salmon to be imprinted to the Salmon River, studies performed by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) a few years ago have shown that fewer than 10 percent of stockers could return back to Altmar, where the hatchery is located on the Salmon River in Oswego County.

Unfortunately, there is no longer a fin clipping study in place to determine salmon migration patterns and to determine whether the salmon is stocked or wild. They will not be clipped in 2020 either. The Canadians would not agree to a fin clipping study so it would have been a waste of time if every salmon stocked in the lake on any give year was not clipped – all or none.

The last time a study took place (mass markings in 2010, 2011 and 2013), every salmon stocked in the lake was fin clipped, in both New York and in Ontario. It substantiated that wild fish are an important contribution to the salmon fishery in the lake. Approximately 50 percent of all salmon in the lake were naturally reproduced, according to the study. It also verified the importance of salmon pen-rearing projects along the lake versus direct plants from the hatchery. Survival rates were better than 2 to 1 when comparing the pens to a hatchery truck stocking directly into the water.

Of course, there are some unknowns out there when it comes to stockings. Predation from birds like cormorants is becoming an increasing problem and many wonder if the predation from larger predator fish (like walleyes, bass, pike and muskies) might also pose a bigger threat than what anyone realizes.

There are water issues, too. In 2017, Lake Ontario experienced its first-ever record high water disaster on the lake. Water was so high in the Niagara River the NRAA could not operate a pen-rearing project for salmon. It was also the first year of a 21.9 percent stocking cut for the river and along the lake, allowing for Wilson to get back into the salmon stocking game with its first plant of 10,000 Chinook (in a pen) in 25 years. Because they were in a pen, the county had to give up 20,000 direct-stocked kings. Some salmon will return to their perceived “home” as two-year olds.

Other pen-rearing sites also had issues with the high water in 2017 and had to deal with a late delivery of the salmon from the hatchery. The delay in receiving fish causes stream temperatures to elevate, making it difficult to hold the fish for any length of time.

Getting back to the fall salmon run, warm water could be a factor in some of the other streams to the east and runs could still happen there, too. However, warm water never stopped the salmon from entering the Niagara River in the past. It just ended their life cycle a little quicker. A chinook or king salmon is a Pacific salmon. They spawn and then die. That’s the circle of life for them, if they don’t get caught first.

That’s a good segue into another school of thought, that the anglers in the lake are catching a bulk of the fish being stocked in the Niagara River area. During the spring and summer, salmon congregate around the Niagara Bar, as well as off Wilson and Olcott – not just fish that are stocked here. However, when it’s time to return home, those fish will hightail it back to their stocking site or where it they were naturally reproduced. Most likely, that’s the Salmon River, where the main fish hatchery is and the biggest producer for natural reproduction in New York.

The area around the Niagara River is popular, especially in the spring. It owns the salmon division of the Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Spring Derby. Charter captains from around the lake will set up shop in Wilson and Olcott. Recreational boats take advantage of the spring salmon action, too. It all makes for a big fish-catching party. There are definitely more fish caught than what DEC realizes through its lake creel census conducted every year.

Winds have also been blamed, with strong east winds pushing salmon out of their staging areas in September. If so, where did they go?

Some point the finger at not using the Caledonia Fish Hatchery for stocking any more. At the very least, the water is different from the Salmon River.

Maybe it’s time to look at reallocating stocking numbers along the south shore of the lake. In Ontario, the Ministry of Natural Resources took a long look at usage on the north shore and decided that they would move some stockings into high-traffic fishing areas from low-traffic sites. It’s something that’s been talked about here in New York at stakeholder meetings.

Will anyone solve the case of the missing salmon? We will have to wait and see.

Categories: Blog Content, New York – Bill Hilts Jr

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Northern Zone benefits from popular early muzzleloader offering https://ift.tt/32TAlys

Opening day in New York’s Northern Zone is just as big as it is in the Southern Tier. In fact, we have two of them! A week prior to the regular big game season opener, there is a week-long early muzzleloading season in the Northern Zone that always opens the Saturday following Columbus Day.

Since the state began allowing additional tags for both archery and especially muzzleloading hunters, the popularity of hunting with a smokepole has increased immensely. It’s no secret that the timing of that change coincided with technological advancements such as in-line and breach-loading muzzleloaders, as well as new and improved projectiles and propellants. It was very similar then to what is transpiring with the crossbow now, minus the expanded hunting opportunities.

Deer camps in the Adirondacks swelled during the muzzleloading opener, and will do so again when the regular big game season opens on October 26. Many relish the opportunity to take any deer, as most (but not all) Wildlife Management Units allow the harvesting of antlerless deer during muzzleloading season. Still others, especially in the western Adirondacks and Tug Hill region, are buck-only units. Some hunters would prefer the entire region be antlered deer only. The last time that was the case was in 2003.

Due simply to the way the calendar dates fall, the regular rifle/big game season opens late this year, and close late, too. Northern Zone hunters enjoy seven weekends in the woods (nine including muzzleloading), which seems like a lot, but it really isn’t.

Some hunters will wait until the rut or good tracking snow to hit the woods, but for others the early season is all about finding sign, feeding areas and even doe groups to keep tabs on when the rut eventually kicks in. Call it in-season scouting if you will, but hunting the seasons within the season has its merits.

All hunting tactics work in the Northern Zone, especially in the Adirondacks where you can really stretch your legs. Deer drives remain the “money” tactic for big and small groups alike, but many big-woods hunters choose to still-hunt, stalk or, in the right conditions, track their buck. Others will strategically sit part or all of the day in a spot where they expect to encounter a buck. Such spots are either found through scouting and even trail camera work, or known travel routes that produce season after season.

The Northern Zone is not all about the Adirondacks, as the lands that wrap around the mountains are just as much agricultural as anywhere in the Southern Zone. Here, the hunting trends of today are often employed and it’s not uncommon to find QDMA co-ops and properties managed for deer.

How this hunting season will go will be partially up to Mother Nature, which dealt a heavy blow about halfway through the 2018 season. There’s a good mast crop this year and, thanks to recent rain storms, water is not an issue. Now, it’s time to go deer hunting.

Categories: Bloggers on Hunting, Dan Ladd, Whitetail Deer

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DEC: Remaining deer management permits available to hunters beginning Nov. 1 https://ift.tt/2BKgrd2

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that remaining deer management permits (DMPs) in several wildlife management units (WMUs) will be available to hunters beginning Nov. 1.

DMPs, which allow hunters to harvest antlerless deer, are issued for specific WMUs to control deer populations. In some WMUs, all applicants received permits during the initial application process, and the DMP target has not been reached. In these units, DEC will re-open the DMP application process on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may apply for up to two additional DMPs in these WMUs at any DEC license sales outlet beginning Nov. 1.

Leftover DMPs are not available by phone, mail, or internet. Applications must be made at license issuing outlets. Applicants who previously paid the $10 DMP application fee during the initial application period, or are exempt from the application fee, will not be charged for this additional application. Hunters who did not previously apply for a deer management permit are required to pay the $10 application fee.

Applications for leftover DMPs will be accepted for the following WMUs: 1C, 3M, 3R, 3S (bowhunting-only), 4J (bowhunting-only), 6P, 7F, 7H, 7J, 7R, 8A, 8C (bowhunting-only), 8F, 8G, 8H, 8J, 8N, 8R, 9A, 9F, and 9G.

Additionally, Bonus DMPs are available for hunters who successfully take an antlerless deer in WMUs 1C, 3S, 4J, or 8C.

For WMU locations, refer to the 2019-20 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide or visit DEC’s website.

During this extended application period, DEC will issue DMPs for an individual WMU until the target issuance quota is achieved. The status of permits will be reviewed each night, and as individual units are filled they will be removed from the list of those available effective the following day. A list of units with available leftover DMPswill routinely be updated on DEC’s website or via the DMP Hotline at 1-866-472-4332.

In units with leftover DMPs, DEC encourages hunters to prioritize antlerless harvest, choosing to take a doe or two, while letting young bucks go. Hunters can share extra venison with friends and neighbors or donate the meat to needy families through the Venison Donation Coalition.

— New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/2MNWI2D

Not fishing muskies right now? You’re missing out.

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Thursday, October 24, 2019

‘It was insane, breath-taking, the fish of a lifetime’ https://ift.tt/34aDaeL

A New York angler caught a potential state record tiger muskie earlier this month. But he wasn’t of a mind to keep the fish.

“Look, I wasn’t going to eat it. I love these fish. I have no regrets,” he said.

For the story, click here.

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Ohio Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/2N9e34X

Division of Wildlife

Central Ohio – Wildlife District 1

During the 2019 spring wild turkey hunting season, state wildlife officer Austin Levering received a complaint of a suspect shooting from a roadway in Knox County. The caller stated that while attempting to call in a turkey, he observed someone stop on the road and fire three shots at the same bird he was hunting. The caller was not sure if the turkey was killed. Officer Levering contacted the owner of the vehicle, who was not aware of the incident. The owner of the vehicle said a friend had borrowed his vehicle that day. Officer Levering spoke to a second suspect. Further investigation revealed that he had been driving the vehicle and observed a wild turkey near the road. He grabbed his shotgun from the front seat, stepped out of the vehicle, and loaded the shotgun. He put both feet on the road and fired three times at the turkey. He missed the turkey and left the area. The suspect was issued one summons for hunting from a public roadway, and another summons for hunting without written permission from the landowner. He was also ordered to pay $350 in court costs and fines in the Mt. Vernon Municipal Court. The caller was awarded a Turn In a Poacher reward of $150 for reporting the violation.

Prior to the start of the statewide ginseng season, state wildlife officer Brad Kiger, assigned to Franklin County, and state wildlife officer Maurice Irish, assigned to Delaware County, were on patrol in Coshocton County when they noticed a vehicle parked in a secluded area on state property. Officer Irish observed a woman walking through the woods toward the roadway. She was carrying a plastic bag, which she hid in the brush before walking down the road. She was met on the road by a man, and they continued to walk toward the vehicle where officer Kiger was waiting. Initially, the couple denied digging ginseng, telling officer Kiger they had been hiking and looking for mushrooms. Officer Irish retrieved the plastic bag and discovered several freshly dug ginseng roots. The couple then admitted they were digging ginseng on state property. They both received charges for digging ginseng during the closed season and on state property. They paid $600 in fines and court costs to Coshocton Municipal Court.

This summer, state wildlife officer Chad Grote, assigned to Marion County, observed three men fishing while working from a boat along the banks of Alum Creek Reservoir. Officer Grote contacted one of the men after he had moved away from the other two. The man did not have a fishing license. As officer Grote brought the boat to the shore, the man walked toward the parking lot where the other two men were fishing. Officer Grote secured the boat and contacted the other two men, but the first man left. It was determined that neither had a fishing license. They were able to contact the third man on a phone and he came back to speak with officer Grote. All three men were issued a summons for fishing without a license and paid $480 in fines and court costs.

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District 2

State wildlife officer Josh Zientek, assigned to Fulton County, was on patrol during the statewide deer gun season when he observed a vehicle parked near a woodlot. He determined that the owner of the vehicle was hunting in the woodlot and had checked in two deer that season, one in Lucas County and one in Fulton County. Officer Zientek contacted the hunter and upon further investigation, it was determined that the individual had provided false information when checking in one of the deer. The hunter had harvested both deer in Fulton County, which has a two-deer limit, and checked one deer in Lucas County so he could continue hunting in Fulton County. The suspect was charged and found guilty in Fulton County Eastern District Municipal Court.

Northeast Ohio – Wildlife District 3

While patrolling Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area, state wildlife officer Aaron Brown, assigned to Wayne County, contacted an individual who had parked on state property near the middle of an intersection. When officer Brown contacted the man, he could smell a strong odor of marijuana. The man stated he had previously been smoking it. Officer Brown retrieved contraband from inside the vehicle. The individual became agitated after he was asked for his identification. Further investigation revealed the man had an active felony warrant from an adjacent county. Officer Brown arrested the man on the warrant and issued him a summons for the drug paraphernalia. The individual appeared in court on the drug offense, was convicted, and ordered to pay $216.

During the 2018 deer hunting season, state wildlife officer Scott Cartwright, assigned to Carroll County, responded to a hunting without permission complaint. He located the man who was trespassing on the property and learned that he was a Florida resident. Officer Cartwright later discovered that the man had hunted on three different properties without permission. In addition, he had neither a hunting license nor a deer permit. He was charged with the offenses, convicted in Carroll County Municipal Court, and paid $845 in fines and court costs.

Southeast Ohio – Wildlife District 4

Prior to the statewide deer archery season, state wildlife officer Anthony Lemle, assigned to Guernsey County, was informed of an illegal bait site discovered by a concerned hunter on Salt Fork Wildlife Area. Officer Lemle searched the location and located the bait site. On the opening day of Ohio’s deer archery season, officer Lemle contacted the individual responsible for the bait site. The suspect was issued a citation for baiting on public lands. The suspect was found guilty in Cambridge Municipal Court and paid $155 in fines and court costs.

Southwest Ohio – Wildlife District 5

State wildlife officer Brad Turner, assigned to Preble County, and state wildlife officer Aaron Ireland, assigned to Butler County, were checking for fishing licenses at Acton Lake. As they checked the licenses of several anglers at the lake, one man suddenly got up and headed to the parking lot, leaving his two fishing poles and a tackle box behind. The officers proceeded to check the licenses of the rest of the anglers in that area. After the man did not return for several minutes, the officers searched for him. When they contacted him, he initially denied he had been fishing, but then admitted to the officers that he did not have a fishing license and had decided to hide. The man paid $145 in fines and court costs for fishing without a license.

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Ohio Outdoor News Calendar – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/345b2cV

Banquets/Fundraisers

Oct. 25: Magic City WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Barberton Moose, Barberton. For more info call Dale Farmer, 330-607-5317.

Oct. 26: Big Walnut Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Cardinal Entertainment Center, Marengo. For more info call Joel Reynolds, 614-205-1037.

Nov. 2: Muskingum Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Muskingum County Fairgrounds, Veterans Building, Zanesville. For more info call Kent Papageorge, 740-270-9075.

Nov. 7: Gladwin County WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Gladwin K of C Hall, Gladwin. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.

Nov. 8: Fayette County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Fayette County Fairgrounds, Mahan Building. For more info call Trevor Justice, 740-604-6209.

Nov. 16: Mosquito Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Yankee Lake Ballroom, Brookfield. For more info call Dennis Malloy, 330-507-9489.

Nov. 22: East Central Ohio WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Lake Park Pavilion, Coshocton. For more info call Angie, 614-374-0292.

Nov. 29: Ashtabula County WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Ashtabula County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Jefferson. For more info call Dale Sunderlin, 440-466-2223.

Dec. 17: Mahoning Valley WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, McMahon Farm Hall, Canfield. For more info call Dennis Malloy, 330-507-9489.

Jan. 18, 2020: Central Ohio WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Aladdin Shrine Center, Grove City. For more info call Brandon Showen, 937-725-9349.

Jan. 25, 2020: Miami Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Butler County Fairgrounds, Hamilton. For more info call Don Distler, 513-403-7471.

Feb. 8, 2020: Ohio Five Rivers WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., The Irish Club, Dayton. For more info call Brandon Showen, 937-725-9349.

March 27, 2020: Big Buckeye WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, Cambridge. For more info call Dave Scurlock, 740-584-9263.

April 21, 2020: Mahoning Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Metroplex Expo Center, Girard. For more info call Dennis Malloy, 330-507-9489.

Shooting/Archery

Now-Dec. 1: East Knox Lions Club, Sundays Only, 11:30, Campbell’s Range, Howard. For more info call Chris Fletcher, 740-358-6399.

Season Dates

Nov. 1: Bobwhite quail season opens.

Nov. 1: Cottontail rabbit hunting season opens.

Nov. 1: Ring-necked pheasant season opens.

Nov. 10: Fox, weasel, raccoon, opossum, and skunk hunting seasons open.

Nov. 10: Mink, muskrat, and beaver trapping season opens.

Dec. 1: Fall wild turkey season closes.

Dec. 1: Bobwhite quail season closes.

Dec. 2: White-tailed deer gun season opens.

Dec. 8: White-tailed deer gun season closes.

Shows.

Nov. 9: East Knox Lions Club Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Floral Valley Community Center, Howard. For more info call Chris Fletcher, 740-358-6399.

Jan. 17-19, 22-26, 2020: Cincinnati Travel Sports & Boat Show. Cincinnati Convention Center. For more info www.cincinnatiboatshow.com

Jan. 16-18, 2020: Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show, Thurs. 2-9 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mt. Hope Event Center, Millersburg. For more info www.ohiosportsmanshow.com

Feb. 7-9, 2020: Columbus Fishing Expo, Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ohio State Fairgrounds. www.columbusfishingexpo.com for more info.

Feb. 14-23, 2020: Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more info call 765-641-7712.

March 14-15, 2020: Akron/Canton Hunting & Fishing Show, MAPS Air Museum. For more info www.akronoutdoors.net

Feb. 20-23, 2020: Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more info call 765-641-7712.

March 20-22, 2020: Outdoor Life/Field & Stream Expo, Fri. 2-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ohio Expo Center. www.deerinfo.com for more info.

Special Events.

Nov. 2: Upper Sandusky Elks #83 Gun Raffle, 7 p.m. sorgrandy2000@yahoo.com for more info.

Meetings

Hubbard Conservation Club meets 2nd Wed. of every month. For more info call Mike 330-534-4895.

Gallia County Conservation Club meets 2nd Wed. of each month, 6:30 p.m., Gallia County Gun Club. For more info call Eric Clary, 740-208-1498.

Tiffin-Seneca Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m., Tiffin. For more info call Rob Weaver, 419-618-6489.

Wadsworth Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. 7 p.m., Wadsworth. For more info call Matthew Porter, 330-331-8406.

Cincinnati Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. 7 p.m., Loveland. For more info call Mary Joyce Thomas, 513-617-7079.

Delta Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Wed. 7 p.m., Delta. For more info call Cassandra Mehlow, 419-250-4301.

Lawrence County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Sat. 5 p.m., Pedro. For more info call Stacie Burton, 740-646-6208.

Seven Mile Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Thurs. 8 p.m., Hamilton. For more info call Jeff Burton, 513-726-4362.

Anthony Wayne Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Mon. 7 p.m., Hamilton. For more info call Kristen Allen Withrow, 513-659-5989.

Lorain County Ely Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Mon. 7 p.m., Penfield Township. For more info call Angel Burt, 440-310-1283.

Central Ohio Chapter Izaak Walton League meets monthly, Columbus. For more info call Tony DiNovo, 740-747-0933.

Fairport Harbor Rod & Reel Assoc, meets the 3rd Thurs. every month, 6-30 Club Grounds. For more info call Dale Mullen, 440-413-9689.

Monroeville-Huron County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 4th Wed. 8 p.m., Monroeville. For more info call Richard Pheiffer, 419-668-4116.

Dry Fork Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Thurs. 7 p.m., Okeana. For more info call Fred Boehner, 513-899-4592.

Fairfield Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Tues. 7 p.m., Fairfield. For more info call Robert Kraft, 513-868-3430.

Fremont Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Tues. 7 p.m., Fremont. For more info call Dan Summersett, 419-202-3618.

Hamilton Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Wed. 6:30 p.m., Hamilton. For more info call Frederick Quick, 513-894-2414.

Headwaters Chapter Izaak Walton League Meets monthly Bath Nature Preserve, Bath Township. For more info call Ivan Hack, 440-897-3855.

Hocking County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Thurs. 7 p.m., Logan. For more info call William Cox, 740-385-6632.

Martin L. Davey Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Wed. 7 p.m., Ravenna. For more info call John Nelson, 330-677-5260.

Medina Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Sat. 6:20 p.m., Medina. For more info call Faye Jessie, 330-722-6853.

Mount Healthy Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Wed. 8 p.m., Cincinnati. For more info call Mary Burdett, 513-418-2382.

Wayne County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. 7 p.m., West Salem. For more info call Linda Peterson, 330-603-5617.

Western Reserve Chapter Izaak Walton League meets monthly, Willoughby. For more info call Jim Storer, 440-946-8757.

Tallawanda Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Oxford. For more info call Ronald Cox, 513-461-3838.

Little Miami NWTF, meets the 2nd Wed. of every month. For more info call Shannon Mermann, 513-673-4309.

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Pennsylvania Outdoor News Calendar – Oct. 25, 2019 https://ift.tt/32HnqQ0

Banquets/Fundraisers.

Oct. 26: “Back to the 50’s Women for Wildlife Banquet, RMEF. 5 p.m., Cross Creek Resort. For more info call Tammy Mowry, 724-822-7390.

Dec. 6: Bear Hollow WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Sandy Creek Fire Hall, Franklin. For more info call Jeff Superak, 814-428-1534.

Jan. 11, 2020: Tioga River WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Tioga County Fairgrounds, Main Bldg, Wellsboro. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304.

Jan. 18, 2020: Cumberland WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., West Shore Elks, Camp Hill. For more info call Chris Lowe, 717-636-0511.

Feb. 1, 2020: Pennsylvania Pocono WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Woodlands Inn, Wilkes-Barre. For more info call Bill Bailey, 413-244-2304.

Feb. 15, 2020: Courtney Miele WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Genetti Hotel, Williamsport. For more info call David Huffman, 570-772-0312.

Season Dates

Oct. 12-Feb. 1: Porcupine season.

Nov. 2: Black bear archery season closes.

Nov. 2: Turkey season closed in select WMU’s.

Nov. 4: Elk season opens.

Nov. 9: Elk season closes

Nov. 11: Extended elk season opens.

Nov. 15: Turkey season (males and females) closes in select WMU’s.

Nov. 16: Mink & muskrat trapping season opens.

Nov. 16: Archery deer season (antlered/antlerless) closes statewide except WMU’s 2B, 5C & 5D.

Nov. 16: Extended elk season closes.

Nov. 23: Black bear season opens.

Nov. 23: Mourning dove season closes.

Nov. 27: Black bear season closes.

Nov. 28: Turkey season (males and females) reopens in select WMU’s

Nov. 30: Pheasant, ruffed grouse, rabbit, squirrel & bobwhite quail season closes.

Nov. 30: Turkey season (males and females) closes in select WMU’s

Nov. 30: Archery deer (antlerless) season closes in WMU’s 2B, 5C & 5D.

Archery/Shoot 

Limerick Bowmen, 65 Bragg Road, Schwenks-ville, PA. For more info call 610-287-8850.

1st Sunday: Every Month 3D Shoots 7-noon.

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Falls Township Rifle & Pistol Assoc. Shoots. 354 Newbold Road, Morrisville. For more info call Peter Olivieri, 215-584-0015.

Sundays: 1st Sunday of every month, 7-11 a.m.

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West Shore Sportsmen’s Association schedule of Firearms training & other shooting events. 500 Ridge Rd., Lewisberry, PA. For more info, www.shoresportsmen.org or call 717-932-2780.

Sun.: HP Rifle, 9 a.m., 1 Sunday a month.

Tues.: Air Rifle, 6-8 p.m. Starts second Tuesday in September through last Tuesday in July.

Swatara Archers Schedule of Events. Pine Grove, PA. For more info call 570-345-6254.

3rd Sun. of every month: Archery Shoots, 7-1 p.m.

Special Events 

Now-Nov. 24: Fly Fishing Instruction for Veterans, 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. For more info call 908-229-4727.

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Clark County Sportsman’s Club, 3450 Ballentine Pike, Springfield, OH. For more info call David McLaughlin, 937-631-9552.

Tues., Sun: Open to the Public year round.

Coshocton County Sportsmen’s Club Schedule of Shoots. For more info call Karl Steiner, 740-763-2243.

Every Tues.: Open Trap.

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Bolivar Sportsman’s Club Shoots, 11286 Bolivar Strasburg Road NW, Bolivar, 44612. www.bolivarsportsmansclub.org for more info.

2nd Sunday Sept.-April: Lucky X Shoots, 7 a.m.

Every Fri: Trap Shoot, 6:30-10 p.m.

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Allen County Archers, H. Kelley, 8 South Seltzer Street, Wapakoneta, 45895. For more info call Howard Kelley, 419-953-2861.

3rd Sat. each Month: 3D Archery Shoot.

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Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, Events, 14480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville, 44490. For more info call Glenn, 330-770-8027.

Every Mon.: Turkey Shoot, reg. 6 p.m.

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Hocking Valley Sportsmans Club Shoots. For more info call Victor Howdyshell, 740-753-3492.

3rd Sat. of every month: 3D Bow Shoot, 8 a.m. April thru Sept.

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Kill’um Buck Longrifle Blackpowder Muzzleloader Shoot Club, 2260 E. West Salem Rd, Creston, OH 44217. For more info call Carole Fry, 330-435-4408.

Sunday: Meets the 1st Sun. of the month, 11 a.m.

Shows

Jan. 23-26, 2020: Early Bird Sports Expo, Thur. 4-9 p.m., Fri. 10-9 p.m., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m. The Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. 

Feb. 1-9, 2020: Great American Outdoor Show, Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg. https://ift.tt/MTSMvt for more info.

Feb. 14-16, 2020: Allegheny Outdoor Sport & Travel Show, Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-5 p.m., Monroeville Convention Center. www.sportandtravel.com for more info.

Feb. 21-23, 2010: Jaffa Sports Show, Jaffa Shrine Center, Altoona. www.jaffashrine.org/sportshow for more info.

Feb. 28-March 1, 2020: Erie Outdoor Sport & Travel Expo, Fri. noon-8 pm., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m., Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. www.eriepromotions.com/erie-sport-show/ for more info.

Meetings

Uniontown Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. 6 p.m., Farmington. For more info call Corky Johnston, 724-438-0309.

Oil City Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. 7:30 p.m., Old Monarch Park, Franklin. For more info call Ray Swidorsky, 814-676-1961.

Red Rock Chapter NWTF meets the 3rd Monday of each month, 7 p.m,. Farmers Inn, Shavertown. For more info call 570-825-9744.

Izaak Walton League of America York Chapter #67 meets every 3rd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. For more info call Don Robertson, 717-873-4171.

John Harris Chapter Izaak Walton League meets monthly, sons of Italy Lodge #2857, Harrisburg. For more info call Eugene Rosetti, 717-763-9025.

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SOUTHWEST REGION
From the Game Commission
 

Allegheny County Game Warden Dan Puhala reports the first week of the early WMU 2B archery season was an exciting one for a local hunter who was able to harvest his first black bear. The hunter was looking for deer when he got an opportunity to take a shot at the bear. This hunter stated it was the first bear that he had ever seen in the wild – even after many trips up north to bear hunt during the firearms season. 

Allegheny County Game Warden Zebulun Campbell reports archery season has begun in WMU 2B and, even with high temperatures, hunters were harvesting deer. 

Allegheny County Game Warden Zebulun Campbell reports there are many juvenile animals being found in the county. If you come across a juvenile animal that needs help, call the Game Commission. Do not take matters into your own hands, he said. Possessing any wildlife in Pennsylvania without the correct training can cause issues for you and the animal. Plus, it is illegal to do so.  

Fayette County Game Warden Charles T. Schuster reports an individual was cited for hunting doves without a valid license. 

Greene County Game Warden Christopher Bence reports individuals have been charged with driving vehicles on the breast of the dam at the Lake Wilma Hunter Access property.

Greene County Game Warden Christopher Bence reports individuals have been charged with camping, having open fires and driving on Hunter Access properties in Greene County. 

Indiana County Game Warden Chris Reidmiller reports he recently was called out for a complaint of people shooting deer from within a vehicle along the road at night. At the scene, Reidmiller apprehended two individuals while they were field-dressing one of the three deer they had shot. Charges are currently pending.

NORTHCENTRAL REGION
From the Game Commission

Clinton County Game Warden Kirk Miller reports he cited a hunter for having a loaded crossbow in his vehicle. The individual could face fines up to $200.

McKean County Game Warden Jeffrey Orwig reports an individual was cited for riding an ATV on Hunter Access property, then fleeing from an officer. 

Clearfield County Game Warden Mark Gritzer reports two subjects are facing charges for killing a fawn with a semiautomatic rifle in September.

Clearfield County Game Warden Mark Gritzer reports two bears were struck by a tractor-trailer on Route 322 near DuBois.

Clearfield County Game Warden Mark Gritzer reports that the inaugural elk archery season was a success with all five bull hunters tagging out.

Clearfield County Game Warden Mark Gritzer reports that two ATV operators face charges for violating the All-Terrain Vehicle Law while on Hunter Access property.

Clearfield County Game Warden Mark Gritzer reports that multiple ATV operators were found spotlighting after 11 p.m.

Lycoming County Game Warden Jonathan M. Wyant reports deer populations are way up in the eastern end of Lycoming County. Many people who grow crops, either professionally or in a garden, have reported damage done by deer.

Centre County Game Warden Michael Ondik reports that many complaints of bears getting into cornfields were received in September and October, and multiple bears were relocated. With expanded early season bear hunting opportunities coming up, seeking out affected farmers might lead to permission to hunt areas with lots of bears, he said.

Union County Game Warden Dirk Remensnyder reports an individual was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia on state game lands.

Tioga County Game Warden Michael Smith reports many places around the county were baited prior to archery season and said he’d be keeping tabs on them.

Lycoming County Game Warden Harold Cole reports that he is seeing more and more wildlife moving around, with the farmers getting the crops harvested and the cooler weather setting in.

SOUTHCENTRAL REGION
From the Game Commission

Blair and Bedford counties Game Warden Brandon Pfister reports that two individuals from the Saxton area have been charged with counts including littering, failing to obey posted signs and providing false statements to an officer. 

Blair and Bedford counties Game Warden Brandon Pfister reports that a Huntingdon County man has pleaded guilty to hunting migratory birds without the required migratory bird license, and will pay all costs and fines associated. 

Perry County Game Warden Steven Brussese reports that individuals have pleaded guilty to charges filed for hunting waterfowl from within a safety zone, without a migratory game bird license and also while carrying and using lead shot.

Cumberland County Game Warden Timothy L. Wenrich reports that two juveniles were involved in a fight at one of the State Game Land 243 parking areas, resulting in three people being cited for disorderly conduct on state game lands.

Mifflin County Game Warden Amanda M. Isett has been getting several reports of people spotlighting after 11 p.m.

Franklin County Game Warden Trevor Shauf reports encountering drivers on roads closed to the public in Michaux State Forest. He also issued warnings to individuals who picked up road-killed deer without reporting them or getting a permit, and issued a citation for a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

York County Game Warden Cameron Murphy reports encountering few dove hunters while on patrol throughout September. While the weather might have been a factor, he said it seemed like a lot of potentially great dove hunting was missed out on.

Perry County Game Warden Kevin P. Anderson Jr. reports that hunters who choose to illegally use bait while hunting within a DMA may face an additional fine for violating the prohibition on feeding wildlife within a DMA. 

York County Game Warden Justin Ritter reports a York City man pleaded guilty to assisting in the unlawful taking of a white-tailed deer. Charges were filed in 2018 after information came in through an Operation Game Thief tip.

Cumberland County Game Warden John Fetchkan reports that the September violations all have been adjudicated through guilty pleas. Baiting and dumping cases still are being investigated. 

Bedford County Game Warden Jeremy Coughenour reports that two men have pleaded guilty to unlawfully picking ginseng on state game lands. The two men admitted to having the plants after they were found to be in possession of digging tools as they exited the woods. Fines in the case totaled $1,500.

Juniata County Game Warden Eric Kelly reports increased land-use issues and encroachment on Hunter Access properties.

NORTHEAST REGION
From the Game Commission

Luzerne County Game Warden Justin Faus reports an increase in illegal dumping on both private and public property in the past few months and is conducting investigations at multiple locations. 

Monroe County Game Warden Praveed Abraham reports filing charges against an individual for dumping trash in a state game lands parking lot. 

Monroe County Game Warden Praveed Abraham reminds people to identify treestands they leave on state game lands with a durable tag indicating their CID or Game Commission treestand ID number. Untagged stands left on Game Commission property represent a violation that may result in a citation.  

Bradford County Game Warden Blake Barth reports he transported an injured juvenile bald eagle that was found along state Route 514 to the Carbon County Environmental Education Center for evaluation and rehabilitation. The probability of full recovery is unknown, but the eagle received a second chance from someone who cared enough to report it was injured.  

Wayne County Game Warden Adriel Douglass reports investigating two individuals who were riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles and shooting at deer with a handgun along Egypt Road in Mount Pleasant Township on the afternoon of Sept. 24. Anyone who might have information is asked to contact the Game Commission Northeast Region Office.

Sullivan County Game Warden Rick Finnegan and deputies Mike Bedford, Mike Scott and John DeMille encountered an individual spotlighting at 1 a.m. in Forks Township. The man was traveling from one coyote-hunting location to another and couldn’t resist checking some fields for deer.  

Bradford County Game Warden Mike Goodenow reports an individual recently was cited for spotlighting after 11 p.m. and faces a maximum fine of $200.  

Pike County Game Warden Patrick Sowers reports many state game lands gates are now open to provide greater access for hunters.

Northumberland County Game Warden Derek Spitler reports warning an individual for allowing cattle to graze on state game lands in Little Mahanoy Township.

Susquehanna County Game Warden Mike Webb reports that, on the opening day of archery deer season, he noted scent-safe wipes and other trash items presumably left in state game lands parking lots by archers. “If someone chooses to litter and gets caught, the fine is fairly hefty,” said Webb. 

Luzerne County Game Warden Gerald Kapral reports that, while compliance with shooting range regulations has increased substantially, violations still occur, some because shooters simply don’t take the time to read the clearly posted range use regulations. A recent example was a couple who were shooting on the range and neither one had a valid hunting license or range use permit. Also, they were shooting more than six rounds at a time and shooting at a bowling pin. Citations and warnings were issued, and they pleaded guilty.

Luzerne County Game Warden Gerald Kapral recently cited three people for camping and possessing alcohol on State Game Land 57. Their vehicles were parked in a game lands parking lot that had a signboard showing regulations make it clear both acts are prohibited. 

Luzerne County Game Warden Gerald Kapral is investigating an incident involving hunter trespass and falling from a treestand on the property of the State Correctional Institution at Dallas. 

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DISTRICT 1

Sgt. Brian Bacon, Cpl. Dave Painter, and CO Anna Viau assisted local law enforcement with responding to a call about a possible active shooter at a church in Dickinson County. When the COs arrived at the church, the subject had already been taken into custody without incident. The subject had been acting suspiciously but had no firearms or other weapons in his possession.

CO Josh Boudreaux was following up on a trespass complaint in Richmond Township when he discovered fresh ORV tracks leading through a gate that had been previously cut open. Boudreaux followed the tracks, which led to Cleveland Cliffs Mine property, where he located two individuals riding double on an unregistered ORV without helmets. After talking with the two, Boudreaux learned that the last run in the pair had with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a few years ago landed them a spot on the TV show “Wardens.” A citation was issued for riding double on an ORV.

CO Jeremy Sergey and Michigan State Police Trooper John Edwards responded to a vessel in distress call late at night in dense fog. The calling source said they heard several short rapid sounds from a foghorn on Lake Michigan over the course of 30 minutes. The officers conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate anything. A search was also conducted in the morning; however, that search also revealed nothing.

Along with several other law enforcement agencies, CO Anna Viau assisted the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) with the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Iron County. UPSET discovered several illegal substances and evidence of drug distribution. As a result of the search warrant, four individuals were immediately arrested. Further charges will be sought for additional individuals.

DISTRICT 2

COs Steven Butzin, Robert Freeborn and Christopher Lynch were conducting a group grouse decoy patrol in an area known for grouse hunting. The COs encountered one hunter attempt to shoot the decoy from the passenger seat of the vehicle. When advised that it was illegal to shoot from a motor vehicle, one of the hunters stated that they had driven 40 miles and that was the first bird they saw. The individual was issued a citation for possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle.

CO Steven Butzin was off duty and traveling through Rapid River when he noticed a vehicle parked at an intersection with an individual outside the vehicle laying over the curb. Butzin called Delta County Central Dispatch as he was turning his vehicle around to check on the individual. They informed Butzin that the subject was in anaphylactic shock from a bee sting and was unresponsive. Butzin performed what is known as a jaw thrust on the individual to keep his airway open as the subject’s face and lips were purple and he was barely able to breathe. The subject had already been given two doses of an EpiPen. After several minutes, Masonville EMS and the Delta County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene until Rampart EMS was able to arrive for a transport to the hospital. The individual was discharged from the hospital later that night.

Acting Sgt. Robert Freeborn along with COs Mark Zitnik and Michael Evink received a call in the evening from dispatch regarding an overdue hiker/fisherman. Dispatch advised that a subject had been camping in the Big Island Wilderness area and had not returned. The COs responded with their canoes and gear and proceeded to locate the fisherman. The COs had to paddle and portage their canoes through four lakes and eventually made it to the lake where the subject was said to be camping. By this time, it was well after midnight and the rain had started to set in. The COs located the subject’s canoe at the campsite and located the subject who was deceased from what appeared to be an accidental injury to his leg. The COs advised dispatch of the situation and documented the scene. After several hours of trying for air support, it was determined that the only way out was to back track to the next lake where MSP and local units had made it to the shore with an ORV. The COs loaded the subject in his canoe which was tied off to one of their canoes and paddled back across the lake. Once the COs made it to the trail that connected to the next lake, they unhooked the subject’s canoe and proceeded to portage along steep hills, uneven terrain, fallen trees and exposed roots. After a grueling half hour, the COs were able to get the subject to the next lake. The COs then had to back track to get their gear and then walk back to continue the recovery. The COs located MSP and the other local units on shore where they received help bringing the canoe and subject to a county road where EMS was staged.

DISTRICT 3

CO Adam Leclerc received a call from a tribal conservation officer stating that he found a live bear trap on state land in Emmett County. After reviewing pictures from the tribal COs, Leclerc met them on site. Leclerc confirmed the trap was not the DNR’s and that someone had placed it there illegally. With assistance from the tribal COs, they started monitoring the area for activity. After a couple of days, the trap disappeared but they had already gathered enough information on a possible suspect. The COs went to the suspect’s residence and located the live trap and with a search warrant they secured the trap and are now seeking charges with the prosecutor’s office.

While patrolling on Belle Isle, CO Andrea Erratt of Antrim County checked two fishermen on the Detroit River. The first fisherman said he did not have a fishing license, but his brother did, and he thought he could fish under his license. Erratt explained he needed his own fishing license and had to ask the man three times for some form of identification. Erratt ran a file check that revealed the unlicensed fisherman had four misdemeanor warrants for his arrest, thus explaining his reluctance to turn over his ID. Erratt warned the man for fishing without a license but arrested him and transported him to the Detroit Detention Center where he was lodged on his outstanding warrants.

CO Andrea Erratt of Antrim County patrolled Belle Isle on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday checking over 40 fishermen. Before going to Belle Isle, the owners of Stinger Lures in Boyne Falls donated lures to Erratt to give to fishermen on Belle Isle. Erratt donated Stinger Lures to all the legal fishermen who had purchased their fishing licenses. Erratt also donated lures to two teenage boys who had been involved in a property damage car accident. The young driver said he was so excited about going fishing that he had forgotten to look in his blind spot before pulling from the left lane into a parking spot on his right. Erratt gave the young fishermen Stinger Lures to hopefully cheer them up a little.

DISTRICT 4

CO William Kinney and Sgt. Dan Bigger were patrolling the Betsie River in Benzie County by boat when they came upon a planer board floating in the middle of the river with a fishing line and lure attached. Adjacent to the river at the local campground, the COs found the fishing pole associated with the planer board. After approximately 45 minutes, the occupant returned to his campsite. The angler knew it was illegal to leave his fishing line unattended. He was issued a ticket for the unattended fishing line and the illegally used gear was seized.

COs Andrea Albert and Troy Ludwig were patrolling the Betsie River when they observed an individual they had seen fishing with a rod and reel attempt to take salmon with a net. When the COs contacted the subject, he stated that he was not fishing or trying to net the fish but trying to nudge the fish upstream for his girlfriend to catch. A check with dispatch showed the subject did not have a valid fishing license. A citation was issued for attempting to take fish with a net and a warning was given for fishing without a license.

Lt. Joe Molnar and CO Troy Ludwig were patrolling the Betsie River when they observed two subjects fishing. The first subject hooked a salmon and was able to get the fish to shore. The COs were able to witness exactly where the fish was hooked, which happened to be under the mouth. The subject then looked around and put the fish on a stringer believing no one had seen him retain the foul-hooked fish. While the first subject had been attempting to land his fish, the second subject had kept fishing and was sight casting towards salmon and setting the hook with a jerking motion to hook fish outside the mouth. Molnar contacted the first subject, and as he did, the second subject turned from him and cut his line letting the “lure” and weight fall into the river. Ludwig happened to be just behind the subject and ordered him to pick up his “lure” and come to shore. The second subject was found to be fishing with two treble hooks, with a bit of yarn attached and a large weight, which was not recovered from the river. The COs issued citations for retaining a foul-hooked fish, use of illegal fishing device and littering.

DISTRICT 5

While patrolling Lake Missaukee for waterfowl hunters, CO Micah Hintze observed a group hunting from a boat along a piece of private property. Hintze moved in close to the group and was able to hear their conversations. One man pointed out a red-tailed hawk sitting in the trees over Hintze’s shoulder. Another hunter raised his shotgun, took aim and shot the hawk from the limb. Hintze contacted the group of hunters. In addition to shooting the hawk and trespassing, other violations included an unplugged shotgun and hunting without a license. Evidence was seized and citations were issued to three different hunters in conjunction with the violations.

CO James Garrett was sitting on an early bear bait he had found established prior to Aug. 15, which is the legal date to begin baiting for bear in the Red Oak BMU. At first light, Garrett heard a vehicle with hounds approaching his location. He observed a hunter tend the bait station and then contacted her. Garrett issued a citation for tending/establishing a bear bait prior to the 31 days before season.

CO Josh Wright was patrolling Clare County when he came across a truck parked on state land. There were numerous empty beer cans and litter on the ground next to the truck. Wright followed a trail and was able to get within 40 yards of the hunter who was situated in a ladder stand. The hunter was not wearing the required hunter orange and was not aware of the CO’s presence. Wright backed out silently and decided to wait for the hunter to finish out the evening hunt. After a short wait, Wright heard the hunter shoot twice. The man was surprised when Wright walked in to offer his assistance with tagging and dragging the nice boar bear back to his truck. After providing the assistance, Wright determined the hunter knew he was supposed to be wearing hunter orange. A citation was issued for not wearing hunter orange and a warning was provided for the litter, which was cleaned up by the hunter.

DISTRICT 6

CO Matthew Neterer responded to a RAP complaint near Sebewaing where a group of youth waterfowl hunters were suspected of taking an over-limit of mallards. Neterer discovered that two of the youth hunters were in possession of 12 mallards and did not have federal migratory bird stamps. The hunters received citations for possessing over-limits of mallards and given verbal warnings for not having their federal stamps.

CO Chad Foerster received a complaint from the RAP hotline about an individual possibly shooting deer and leaving them for dead without retrieving them under a deer damage permit. Foerster determined that the suspect did not have permits for the county/township in question. Foerster and CO Jason Smith obtained a confession from the suspect about shooting numerous deer over the past several months without a permit and without retrieving them. Additionally, the suspect showed the COs the location of each deer which were now reduced to bones. A numerous count warrant is being sought on the suspect for illegally shooting the deer out of season along with reimbursement and hunting privileges revoked.

COs Dan Robinson and Mike Haas were working a waterfowl complaint in northern Montcalm County when they noticed two subjects in a field glassing and pointing a firearm in the direction of an open field. The COs watched the couple for a few minutes and then approached the pair who stated they had permission from the farmer, and they were planning to harvest a deer. The female subject was not in possession of a firearm at the time and did not have on a hunter orange garment. The male subject was holding a rifle and when asked if he had a hunting license, he patted his pockets and said he didn’t have it on him. A check on both subjects’ license history showed that neither subject had purchased an antlerless deer tag prior to going out. A citation was issued to the male subject for being afield with a firearm during season without a license. A warning was given for having a loaded firearm in/upon a motor vehicle and the hunter orange was addressed.

DISTRICT 7

CO Justin Ulberg was checking anglers at a launch in Ottawa County as they came off the water. Upon contacting two anglers, Ulberg discovered that they were 13 bluegills over their daily limit. Further investigation revealed that one of the anglers did not have a 2019 fishing license. The angler was issued a citation for the violations and the over limit of fish were seized.

COs in the Grand Haven area have been addressing the large numbers of panfish being caught in the Grand River bayous. Recent patrols have resulted in subjects being cited for taking more than their daily limit. CO BJ Goulette approached one of these anglers returning to his vehicle and the subject was vague in his responses about how many fish he had caught or how the fishing was. When Goulette went to retrieve a bucket from his truck to count the subject’s fish, the officer noticed the subject quickly bending over and throwing fish under his car and then standing up like he hadn’t done anything. Goulette continued as if nothing had happened and proceeded to count through the subject’s bluegills and when he reached 25 fish there were still some left in the bucket. The subject made a remark about how he must have miscounted by a couple and that is when Goulette told him to grab the fish from under his vehicle. The subject was cited for having several fish over his limit and was advised that it is hard to sell “an honest mistake” when you try to purposely hide fish.

CO Carter Woodwyk conducted an inspection at a commercial meat processor in Allegan County over the weekend of the Liberty deer hunt. The first deer the CO checked had a kill tag on it that was purchased the morning of the opener for the Liberty Hunt, but it was validated for the following day. The CO conducted a follow-up interview with the youth hunter’s father who eventually confessed to his son not having a valid deer license when the deer was harvested. A report will be submitted to the Allegan County prosecutor for charges.

DISTRICT 8

CO Andrew Monnich was checking anglers at Tecumseh Mill Pond when he observed a fisherman put his rod down and start walking to the parking lot rather quickly. Monnich headed toward the fisherman who noticed the CO approaching and started running. The fisherman jumped a fence and headed toward the river. After a quick foot chase, Monnich was able to detain the individual who stated he only ran because he had no fishing license. A file check through dispatch revealed eight warrants for the individual’s arrest. The fisherman was issued a citation for fishing without a license and lodged in the Lenawee County Jail on the warrants.

COs Shane Webster, Andrew Monnich and Eric Smither worked with the Lenawee County drug team on a flight. During the flight, the COs were able to mark several baiting locations through Lenawee and Jackson counties. They also assisted in pulling several illegal marijuana growing operations. Tickets were written for improperly securing/possessing marijuana plants and baiting deer in a closed county.

CO Shannon Kritz was on patrol when she came across a child who was standing in middle of the road without shoes or a shirt on. The child seemed lost and confused. Kritz got the child out of the road. The child was nonverbal so Kritz walked the neighborhood with the boy knocking on doors trying to find somebody that recognized him. Kritz was approaching a house when the mother came out yelling for him. She explained that she had just realized he wasn’t in the house. She was very thankful and relieved that her child made it home safely.

CO Katie Stawara was investigating social media posts when she came across one indicating a youth hunter had shot two deer on opening day of the Liberty Hunt. An interview was conducted and a confession obtained. The youth shot a doe early Saturday morning. She purchased a CWD tag for it after the fact so she could continue hunting on her single deer tag. That evening, she shot a 7 point. The youth did not have hunter safety and both deer had been shot on the neighbor’s property. The deer were seized, and a warrant is being sought for the violations.

DISTRICT 9

COs Kris Kiel and Brad Silorey were patrolling around large gravel pits in Macomb County when they located two deer hunters coming out of the woods during the early antlerless deer season. Both subjects failed to wear hunter orange. Upon contact, one subject failed to purchase a hunting license and the other only had a combo deer license, which is not valid during the antlerless only firearm deer season. When the officers asked if they had taken hunter safety, both subjects replied yes. When checking records, it was found neither subject had taken a hunter safety course. Citations were written for hunting deer without a license and failing to wear hunter orange.

CO Raymond Gardner responded to a complaint about two hunters hunting for deer on state land during the early antlerless season in Lapeer County. Gardner contacted the hunters who said they were hunting for deer. Gardner explained to them that early antlerless season only applies to private lands. A citation was issued to both hunters for violation of the hunting regulation.

COs Jaime Salisbury and Raymond Gardner were patrolling the Lapeer State Game Area for waterfowl hunters. While patrolling, the COs observed several individuals shooting at geese flying high above them. The COs observed for a short time and after the geese were no longer flying over, the COs contacted the hunters in the field. Upon contact the COs checked hunting licenses and shotguns for plugs. While talking with the hunters, Salisbury noticed a gun case on the ground that appeared to have something inside. Salisbury asked about the case and one of the hunters said that was his extra gun that he used to shoot after his other gun was empty. During the contact it was also found that two of the hunters were in possession of toxic shot. Citations were issued for possession of toxic shot and using/possessing more than one firearm in the field while waterfowl hunting.

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Banquets/Fundraisers

Oct. 26: Kaleva WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kaleva Tavern, Kaleva. For more info call Andy Robak, 231-362-3161.

Nov. 8: Auburn/Bullock Creek WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Forest Edge Banquet Center, Auburn. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.

Nov. 9: Chippewa Snow Chasers WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion 393, Hulbert. For more info call Meike Brelsford, 906-437-5369.

Jan. 11, 2020: Tri-Cities WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Grand, Essexville. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.

Jan. 20, 2020: Traverse City WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Boones Long Lake Inn, Traverse City. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Jan. 25, 2020: Northern Michigan WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Eagles Club #1825, Gaylord. For more info call Fred Webber, 989-619-3481.

Jan. 25, 2020: Michigan West WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., English Hills Event Center, Comstock Park. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 1, 2020: Newaygo WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Cronk’s, Newaygo. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 8, 2020: Michigan WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Radisson Hotel, Lansing. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 12, 2020: Kalamazoo WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Fountains, Parchment. For more info call Dave Wilkins, 269-377-3149.

Feb. 15, 2020: Ionia WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Steele Street Hall, Ionia. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Feb. 22, 2020: West Branch WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, West Branch. For more info call Jim Gilbert, 989-550-4828.

March 18, 2020: Northwest Michigan WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Hagerty Center, Traverse City. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.

Season Dates

Oct. 25: Beaver (resident) trapping season opens, Unit A

Oct. 25: Muskrat and mink trapping seasons open, Zone 1

Oct. 25: Otter trapping season opens, Unit A

Oct. 30: Crow season closes

Oct. 31: Pheasant season (male only) ends,  Zone 1

Oct. 31: Sharp-tailed grouse season ends

Nov. 1: Raccoon, badger trapping seasons open,  Zone 3

Nov. 1: Beaver resident trapping season open, Unit B

Nov. 1: Muskrat, mink trapping season opens,  Zone 2

Nov. 1: Otter trapping season opens, Unit B

Nov. 1: Beaver resident trapping season open, Unit C

Nov. 4: Woodcock season ends

Shows

Jan. 18-26, 2020: Detroit Boat Show: Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun.-Mon. 11-6; Tues.-Fri.,  3-9; Cobo Center. For more info call Liz Szlaga, 734-261-0123.

Feb. 14-23, 2020: Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more info call 765-641-7712.

Feb. 20-23, 2020: Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo, Indiana State Fairgrounds. For more info call 765-641-7712.

March 12-15, 2020: Novi Boat Show: Thurs.-Fri., 2-9 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun., 11-6 ;  Suburban Collection Showplace. For more info call Liz Szlaga, 734-261-0123.

Dog Events

March-October: “Puppy Fair” Multi-Lakes Conservation Club, Commerce Township; 2nd Sunday of the month, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more info, call Dave Elam, 248-624-0944.

Special Events

Nov. 15-16: Wexford County Buck Pole, Daylight-7:30 p.m., The Barn Hall, Manton. For more info call Chris Vincent, 231-884-4602.

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Multi Lakes Conservation Association, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Glenn Kruckenberg, 248-363-9109 or www.multilakes.com

Sunday: Country breakfast, 2nd Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon.

Tuesday: Bingo, 6:30 p.m.

Friday: Fish Fry, 5:30-8 p.m. 

Archery

Dundee Sportsman’s Club, 2300 Plank Road, Dundee,. For info call 734-777-2719.

Sunday: 4th Sunday, 3-D Archery 

Shooting Sports

Multi-Lakes Conservation Association 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Pete Cesaro, 248-363-9109.

Sporting Clays:

Thursday: 3 p.m.-dusk.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday: Noon-dusk 

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Rockford Sportsman’s Club, 11115 Northland Drive. For info call 616-866-4273 or checkout www.rockfordsportsmansclub.com

First Saturday of each month (except November): Cowboy Action Shoot.

Chesaning Area Conservation Club, 13750 Baldwin Rd., Chesaning. For info call Duane Moore, 989-865-6940.

Wednesday: Trap, 6:30-10 p.m.

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Four Square Conservation Club & Sportsman’s Association, 6777 Cline Road. For info call 810-327-6859 or www.foursquaresportsman.com

Every Thursday Night: Indoor Pistol Shoot.

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Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club, 8888 Dexter Townhall Rd. Dexter.

Tuesday: Trap Shooting, 4 p.m.

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West Walker Sportsman Club, 0-601 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids. For info call Patrick Murray, 616-453-5081.

All Year: Open 7 days a week.

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Big Bear Sportsman’s Club, for more info call Dave Somset, 231-362-3103.

Every Sunday: Shooting 5-Stand & Trap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

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Livingston County Wildlife Conservation Club, For info call 810-231-1811.

Every Tuesday: Trap Shoots, 4 p.m.-dusk.

Meetings

Huron Valley Sportfishing Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 200. For info call Richard Montre, 734-847-7814.

Multi-Lakes Conservation Association meets every 3rd Wednesday of every month except November, 8 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call Sam Mullins, 248-363-9109. 

Detroit Area Steelheaders meets the last Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Polish/American Hall. For info call Bob Mitchell, 586-524-8887.

Freeland Conservation Club meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Club. For info call Ken Balden, 989-695-2641.

Downriver Walleye Federation meets 3rd Monday of every month, except December, 7:30 p.m., Westfield Center. For info call Terry Pickard, 248-520-0116.

Huron Valley Steelheaders meets 3rd Thursday of every month. American Legion Post #200 For info call Carroll White, 734-626-3112.

Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club meets 2nd Sunday of every month, 5:30 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call 248-321-9503.

Mid-Michigan United Sportsman Alliance meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Twin Ponds Sport Shop, Stanton. For info call Dave Bean, 989-831-4890.

Wayne County Quail Forever meets the fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Flat Rock Rec. Center, I-75 & Gibraltar Rd. For info call Ed Moore, 734-782-0329 or 734-771-5607.

Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Club. For info call John Wilde, 734-646-6132.

Metro-West Steelheaders meets the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Livonia Senior Citizens Activity Center. For info call Bill King, 734-420-4481.

Dwight Lydell Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Belmont. For info contact Tom Watson, twwatson@comcast.net

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