July 6, 2001

Yanking big bass from Midwestern lakes that are full of weeds can be a difficult task. Most fishermen rely on standard Texas-rigged plastic worms for that job and bass are growing wise to that presentation. Oh, the Texas rig will still work, but when the going gets tough, it’s often better to make a switch […]

July 9-13: Hunter Safety Program (Student) at Edgar Village Hall from 4:30 to 8 p.m. For more info call Bob Dvorak at 715-352-2389. July 15: Bow Hunter Safety (beginning) at Nekoosa Library. For more info call Dale Zawislan 715-886-5808. July 16: Combined Hunter & Bow Hunter Ed. Class at Jim Falls Lions Club. For more

The expo gives youth opportunities to learn about conservation and wildlife; to meet with colleges and universities about outdoor careers; and to learn about the groups that support conservation, hunting, and fishing. For more information about the Expo, call (763) 566-6098. The event is free to those attending and includes a picnic-style buffet.

Aug. 16: WWA Lakeshore Chapter Annual banquet. For more info call Paul Becker at 920-793-4511. Aug. 25: Dunn County Fish & Game Assoc. Conservation Banquet at their Club House in Menomonie. For more info contact Gary Buss at 715-235-1043. Aug. 26: Hartford Conservation & Gun Club is hosting a fundrasier for Childhood Cancer from 9

July 21: Powers Lake Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. is setting up a 100-bird sporting clay shoot at Wern Valley. For more info contact Dave Ducato at 262-843-2943. July 22: Powers Lake Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. Annual Breakfast Shoot Breakfast from 8-11 a.m. For more info contact Dave Ducato at 262-843-2943.

Editor Aitkin, Minn. High catch-and-release rates continued on Lake Mille Lacs during the second half of June, though angler effort has dropped since the DNR implemented a new slot limit on the big lake. DNR 1837 Treaty Biologist Rick Bruesewitz said on Tuesday, the first day new harvest figures were available, that during the second

July 15: The Neosho Archers will sponsor the WBH & Community Benefit Shoot, registration begins at 7 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. Food and camping are available. The shoots are at the club’s grounds west of Neosho on Hwy. 60. July 15: Oakland Conservation Club Archery Shoot begins at 8:30 a.m. The club is

The Great Lakes Sport Fisherman’s Club, Milwaukee Chapter, meets on the second Tuesday of the month May thru Sept. at Ray & Dots 6351 W. Grange Ave. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. For more info call 262-820-8983. The Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin holds meetings the third Wednesday of February, March, May, Oct. and Nov. at

Minocqua, Wis. One of the Northwoods’ colorful fishing guides, Ray Kennedy, of Minocqua, died June 14 at age 76 on the shores of small lake that was part of his childhood. Kennedy was found dead the afternoon of June 14 on the shore of Sally’s Lake on the property of the state-owned Kemp Biological Station