March 16, 2001

920-293-8688 for more info. April 9: Conservation Congress & DNR spring hearings on proposed hunting, fishing and trapping rule changes. These hearings take place in each of the state’s 72 counties on the same evening, with each hearing beginning at 7 p.m. May 11-12: Conservation Congress Statewide Convention, this year at Fox Hills Resort, Mishicot, …

March 31: Ted Nugent United Sportsmen will hold their Annual meeting at the Econo-Lodge Motel. Those interested in attending may call Read More »

Mar. 24: Deer River. For more info call 651-406-9111. Mar. 31: Iron Range. Holiday Inn, Ely, MN. For more info call Kevin Carlisle at 218-744-4139. April 27: Rochester. Knights of Columbus Hall. For more info call 651-406-9111. June 22: Winona. Elks Lodge. For more info call Wayne Valentine at 507-424-2762. Sept. 8: Detroit Lake. Elks

Anyone who hunts turkeys long enough will probably have the misfortune of shooting at and missing a gobbler. Many hunters give up, or only hunt half-heartedly, after experiencing one of these scenarios. They don’t realize they are missing an opportunity to harvest the same bird they just spooked. Quaker Boy pro staff member Wayne Gendron

Green Bay, Wis. If the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends a complete closure of the yellow perch fishery on the waters of Green Bay, they’ll be missing the boat, so says fourth-generation commercial fisherman Mark Maricque of Green Bay. “As far as I’m concerned they’re not addressing the issue, and that’s white perch and

March 17: Walleyes For Tomorrow banquet at Club Bil-Mar in Manitowoc, WI. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. For more info call Tim Harding at 920-683-9468. March 22: Milwaukee Chapter of DU’s 45th Annual Banquet and Auction at the Italian Community Center. For more info call Jeff Milbrath at 262-246-4936. March 24:

Editor Madison With the naming of Franc Fennessy as the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) deputy secretary, two friends have switched roles. DNR secretary Darrell Bazzell used to work for Fennessy when the two men both worked at the Department of Administration. Former DNR secretary George Meyer lured Bazzell and Fennessy to the DNR and

Just when you think you’re ready to pack it all up and move to a golf community outside of Phoenix, the first signs of spring appear. Robins chirp, Canada geese nest, and because of melted snow, your backyard resembles a duck slough. This, however, probably means you are too late for the hot ice-out lake