October 26, 2001

Associate Editor Washington, D.C. The House approved a major expansion of federal farm supports two weeks ago, defying the White House and repudiating the free-market policy enacted by Republicans in 1996. The bill passed, however, without an amendment that would have significantly increased funding for conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the

Associate Editor St. Paul If you’re a deer hunter and receive a call within the next couple week from someone conducting a survey, don’t be quick to hang up. That person might want to know your opinions about deer hunting. The DNR has commissioned Responsive Management, a private firm from Virginia, to conduct a phone

30. Eons ago, when North America was largely swampy, deer walked flat-footed with five toes. As the habitat dried, the deer evolved. One toe disappeared entirely, two toes migrated to the rear and became dew claws, and the remaining two toes hardened and became pointed into hooves. 31. When making rubs, mature bucks deposit priming

Editor Green Bay, Wis. Another weak yellow perch hatch on Green Bay has convinced fish managers that an emergency rule that reduced sport and commercial harvest this summer must now become a permanent rule. DNR officials will ask the Natural Resources Board (NRB) to approve that change when the board meets Wednesday, Oct. 24 in

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

Walleye fishing remains spotty with no definite pattern dominating the action. Anglers report limited success in 35 to 45 feet of water with an occasional flurry of activity in shallow near the weedbeds. Northern pike action has slowed with the best reports coming from the 8- to 15-foot shoreline breaks. Gateway Store (218) 875-2121 LAKE

LAKE MILLE LACS East – Pulling crankbaits on the shallow rocks is still the best bet for walleyes. Look to Hawkbill Reef, Doe Island, Big Point, and the Agate Bay area as a few of the more consistent areas. The rocks also are producing the best muskie action and look to the weedlines in most

NORTHEAST METRO White Bear Lake and Clear Lake should be looked at for walleyes in 8 to 15 feet of water. Jigs tipped with minnows are the way to go now. Northern pike continue to hit on Big Marine Lake and Bald Eagle Lake. Look for whatever green weeds are left to be holding bigger