April 13, 2001

Editor Madison Former DNR secretary George Meyer did register with the state’s Democratic Party last week, but Meyer said that move does not mean he has decided to run for lieutenant governor in the next election. “Where I am at on this is I’ve been asked by several people to consider (running for lieutenant governor) […]

May 28: Winchester Gun Club Wis. Pro Gun Benefit Shoot. For more info call 262-835-1112.

Correspondent Green Bay, Wis. Quiet talks between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) could climax in the state buying some or all of the 9,500 acres of near-pristine wilderness WPS owns along the Peshtigo River in Marinette County. At least that’s what one could gather from recent comments made by

Staff Writer Traveling hunters and anglers are increasingly finding themselves the targets of new restrictions designed to limit and perhaps discourage nonresident hunting and fishing. This fall, resident pheasant hunters in South Dakota and Montana will have an opportunity to go afield for several days before nonresidents are allowed to hunt. North Dakotans are debating

River fishing for walleyes and sauger is often associated with fishing the current breaks. The logic is clear: A current break’s reduced flow allows game fish to expend less energy while holding tight in a spot where forage will pass. To find current breaks, conventional fishing says look for rock, wing dams, pilings, and wood,

“That way, spearers could still go with their buddies, do the grilling, run to shore, etc. It also would be better for the businesses,” Bruch said. “I’m not saying that’s what we’re going to have. That’s just one of many ideas that have been offered. We have to look at that idea and many others.

April 25: The Sheboygan Basin Land & Water Partner Team, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Maywood Environmental Park, 3615 Mueller Road, Sheboygan. Call Vic Pappas 414-229-0862 or Dave Rautmann at 414-241-3133. May 22: DNR Wolf Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., State Highway Patrol headquarters in Wausau. Discussion will be about concerns and issued developed

April 19, 26, May 10, 17, 24: Bird Basics. Cost: $25. 6:30 – 9 p.m. Registration required by April 6. April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26: Morning Bird Hikes. 7-10 a.m. Bring binoculars. Donations appreciated. May 6: Ticks Really Tick Me Off. 1:30-3 p.m. Cost: $2.50/adult, $1.50/student, senior & FOMA. Pre-registration NOT required.

ANNANDALE AREA While there are a few people still ice fishing, it isn’t advised at this point. The shorelines have really opened and some of the smaller bays and channels are showing more open water than ice. Look for the shallow, open water crappie action to start very soon. Little Jim’s Bait (320) 274-5297 BRAINERD/NISSWA