Comments sought on Lake Michigan fish plan

Comments sought on Lake Michigan fish plan

The state is revising its long-term fisheries management plan for Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan waters, and invites anglers and others to provide ideas for future goals and tasks.

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Comments sought on Lake Michigan fish plan

Comments sought on Lake Michigan fish plan

The state is revising its long-term fisheries management plan for Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan waters, and invites anglers and others to provide ideas for future goals and tasks.

Walleye Freshwater Game Fishing Gold

Walleye Freshwater Game Fishing Gold

The largest member of the perch family, Sander vitreus, has a dedicated angling following throughout most of the eastern United States and Canada

Lake Michigan lake trout now reproducing naturally

Lake Michigan lake trout now reproducing naturally

It appears that Lake Michigan lake trout have finally figured it out – they are reproducing naturally

Panfish focus continues at meetings across state

Panfish focus continues at meetings across state

They’re popular, they’re plentiful, and they deserve their own management plan.

Panfish get spotlight at DNR meetings

Panfish get spotlight at DNR meetings

The status of Wisconsin’s diminutive and often overlooked panfish – bluegills, crappies, and yellow perch – is about to change.

Archive »Fishing Tips

The post-spawn spring walleye lull before the big bite

Some fishing finesse will keep you on the water and halt the post-spawn blues

Old-reliable river walleye tricks: blade baits and crankbaits

Mix up your spring walleye presentations by deploying the classic blade baits and cranks

New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Three-way swivel rigs: a deadly approach for river walleyes SUMMARY: Use three-way swiv

Use three-way swivel-rigs as a dead-stick approach for two-line spring walleye waters.

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New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Walleye Freshwater Game Fishing Gold

The largest member of the perch family, Sander vitreus, has a dedicated angling following throughout most of the eastern United States and Canada

Deer and bowhunting: Treestand safety starts now

Leaving up your stands all year can lead to dangerous hunting situations.

Making homemade venison sausage: It's easy and fun

It’s hard to beat the enticing aroma of homemade venison bratwurst or venison Italian sausage sizzling on the grill

Butchering Big Game

How to cut up a big game animal. When you do your own butchering, you know that the meat has been handled with care, and you get the cuts you prefer.

Fishing Reports

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Think panfish ahead of game fish for Southeast Wisconsin fishing opener

Although anglers up north are still crossing their fingers that ice will be off their local lakes by Saturday, May 4, around southeastern Wisconsin, lakes have been open for a few weeks.

Does Social Media open your wallet?

Searching for product information on the internet is becoming a thing of the past. News, products, opinions and events find the consumer nowadays.

Waukesha County voters support trolling, but reject crossbow 'full inclusion'

Waukesha County outdoors-minded people made up 190 of the 6,069 people who attended the annual spring fish and game hearings held on April 8.

Fish saltwater fish with your freshwater gear

Ocean fishing. A lot of people think it’s reserved for deep blue water and fancy center console rigs that can take on 10-footers. Sure, that can be the case, but it doesn’t have to be, if you don’t want it to be.

Fond du Lac gets "WOW" (Women On Winnebago) started

Winnebago-Fond du Lac Convention and Visitors Bureau president Craig Molitor and sales director Carrie Stollenwerk created a brilliant event just for women.

Gov. Scott Walker releases proposed budget for 2013-2015

Gov. Scott Walker has released his proposed 2013-2015 state budget that he says shows his belief “in moderation of state spending.”

Promise Yourself to get Outdoors

Many outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen, like most folks, are not much into making resolutions for a new year. Neither am I.

Help stop delayed mortality in fish by fishing at night

Just when you think a broken rod is the worst thing that could happen

Freshwater to salt water

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Preparation is the key to dining on good deer

In the coming several weeks, hunters will acquire tons – literally – of good meat for the table.

Pecan Turkey with Maple Sauce

With maple season in full swing, now is a great time to enjoy some of that fresh, boiled sap.

Venison stew with barley

Many recipes lend themselves to substitutions… if you don’t have turkey, then chicken may be very tasty, as well. It’s no different when it comes to big game.

Archive »Travel

A Rite of Winter: Western Big-Game Hunting Deadlines

The west is home to elk, bear, antelope, mule deer and whitetails but it also has opportunities for more exotic species like ibex, oryx and javelina.

Road-Tripping for Turkeys: Plan now for spring of 2013

It’s never too early to start planning for the spring of 2013.

Trolley Rides Allow Those With Physical Limitations to Experience the Mickelson Trail near Deadwood, South Dakota

Black Hills visitors with physical limitations have an opportunity to view the Mickelson Trail on Tuesday, June 5.

CWD Proclamation Signed for North Dakota

The 2012 proclamation establishing guidelines for transporting deer, elk and moose carcasses and carcass parts into and within North Dakota is now in effect as a precaution against the possible spread of chronic wasting disease.

Idaho's Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas

Information for Nonresident Deer and Elk Tag Quotas for Idaho has recently been updated.

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New Lures for 2013

What lies beneath and up top for this fishing season

Gobbler-getting gear for 2013: Simply the best

One of these springs, the gobblers are just going to surrender. I can see it now: a trio of longbeards marching back to my truck, wings behind their heads, just giving up before I even put a tag on them

Rebounding boat market offers many options for 2013

Whether a person is looking to upgrade a current rig, or go “all in” on their first ride, boat manufacturers have plenty to choose from for 2013

New Outboards & Trolling Motors for Open Water 2013

Modern boaters will appreciate the quieter, more fuel-efficient outboard motors on the market this year. Here’s a look at some of the offerings from top manufacturers for open water 2013.

2012 Holiday Gift Guide

Fruit cakes stink and white socks are a bore, so don’t even think about giving either of those items to your loved ones as a Christmas gift: NO ONE WANTS THEM!

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