March 2, 2001

Northeastern Wisconsin has an excellent turkey population and the sport is gaining in popularity each season. DNR wildlife biologist John Huff of the Peshtigo office considers the wild turkey a common game bird in the region, thanks to good annual nest production and brood success. Huff said that the best hunting opportunities are in southern […]

I arrived at Lake Winnebago early on opening day of the 2001 sturgeon spearing season, not knowing exactly what to expect. The north shore of the big lake, near Waverly Beach, was bustling with activity. Sturgeon spearers were invading the local convenience stores and it appeared obvious the tremendous amount of revenue being pumped into

Field Editor Brainerd, Minn. Despite the snowstorm that pummelled northern Minnesota last weekend, state wildlife experts say that white-tailed deer appear to be in good condition and should be able to cope with increased snow depths. “We’d rather have the snow come late in the winter rather than early,” says Regional Wildlife Manager Dave Schad

NORTHEAST METRO This area was affected by the weekend snowstorm. As a result, fishing reports were nonexistent. Once the weather improves and anglers start once again heading out, look to lakes such as White Bear, Forest, Coon, and Bald Eagle to give up crappies. Larry’s Live Bait & Sporting Goods (651) 777-1731 NORTHWEST METRO Many

Feb. 18: Indoor & Outdoor Mar. 18: Indoor & Outdoor April 22: Outdoor May 20: Outdoor June 3: Outdoor – Hunter field round Aug. 19: Outdoor Feb. 17: Lake City Sportsman’s Club 33rd Annual Fishing Contest on the ice in front of the club house on the south side of Lake City. Catch and release.