February 16, 2001

Park Falls, Wis. State fish managers and biologists recently decided to take another look at muskie stocking protocol, with an eye toward possibly cutting back on stocking in some lakes. Any changes are at least one year away and DNR fish biologists do not want their decision will not alarm muskie fishermen. “What we want […]

Feb. 17: The Bucks of Crawford County sponsored by Prairie Rod & Gun Club from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Prairie du Chien. For more info call 608-326-2478. Feb. 24-25: The Edgerton Conservation Club will hold their Annual Gun Show at the Tri-County Auditorium in Edgerton. Hours are Sat.

Shelters located north of Minnesota Hwy. 200 and U.S. Hwy. 2 must be removed no later than midnight, March 15. Exceptions are: Minnesota-Canada border waters (March 31), Minnesota-Iowa border (Feb. 20), Minnesota-South Dakota and North Dakota border waters (March 5), and Minn.-Wisconsin border waters (March 1). Anglers are advised to remove shelters earlier if ice

Feb. 17: 31st Annual White Clay Lake Sportsmens Club Ice Fishing Derby at White Clay Lake, Shawano County. For more info call Paul Smentek at 715-745-6254. Feb. 24: Finnegan Lake Walleye Club Annual Fishing Derby. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $1 or 6 for $5. Numerous prizes awarded. For more info contact Gary Hougas

Associate Editor Little Falls, Minn. Four deaths last weekend increased the number of snowmobile fatalities to 19 in the state this season. Factors contributing to the fatalities are familiar ones, according to Capt. Jeff Theilen, education coordinator for the Minnesota DNR. “With each accident, people are going too fast,” he said. “Some are involved in

Featured entertainment includes Da Blooze Bros., and other events, takes place at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Show hours are 5-10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults 18 and older, $3 for students age

What bait shop doesn’t sell minnows? Minnows (or parts thereof) are the bait of choice for most Minnesota winter walleye anglers. Sure, over the past 25 years or so, leeches and nightcrawlers have won more publicity than minnows during open-water times. But it’s also true (and you don’t read much about this) that on most

On the last day of the year 2000, I pointed my well traveled pickup south and made the 325-mile drive to my friend Tony Knight’s place just west of Centerville, Iowa. Tony and his wife, Rose, let me bunk in their pole shed when I’m hunting their neck of the woods, but it’s not as

Feb. 17: Dave’s Musky Club of Kaukauna is holding the 18th Annual Banquet and Raffle at Van Abel’s Supper Club, Hollandtown. Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and available at Dave’s Sport & Marine, Kaukauna. For more infor or tickets call 920-766-4410. Feb. 19: NWTF Bay Area