March 15, 2002

March 22-24: Wild River Gun Show at Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisc. Fri: 5-9 p.m.; Sat. 9-5 p.m.; Sun. 9-3 p.m. March 22-24: Fish & Game League Sports Show at Wessman Arena. Show hours: Fri: 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 10-9 p.m.; Sun. 10-6 p.m. For more info call Pat at 715-394-4982. April 21: 6th Annual Military/Gun Show […]

ALEXANDRIA AREA There are a few sunfish coming off Lake Louise in 12 to 15 feet of water, and look for a few crappies during the evening hours on Lake Ida in 14 feet of water. Lake Henry continues to produce a few perch in 18 to 22 feet of water. Christopherson’s Bait and Tackle

Center, phone 715-884-6333. For more info contact Laura Huber at huberl@dnr.state.wi.us or check out the website at www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/wildlife/ reclands/sandhill Mar. 16: Wilderness Medicine – Going Beyond First Aid. Recommended for persons guiding groups on extended trips in the outdoors. $10 registration fee. Register by March 6. April 6: Wisconsin Mammals. Learn about WI’s secretive mammals.

Associate Editor St. Paul Even for those who don’t agree with it, the method of funding increased payments in lieu of taxes (PILT) to counties with remaining Consolidated Conservation lands was a concession that had to be made. “It was the lesser of two evils,” said Lance Ness, president of the Fish and Wildlife Legislative

Mar. 28: Fisherman’s Nite Out Apr. 7: 32 Target 3-D Apr. 27: Fishing at Pond June 8: Toro Employee Shoot June 22: 5 Stand Sporting Clays July 14: 32 Target 3-D Aug. 10: Membership Pig Roast Aug. 25: 32 Target Out West Broadhead

Field Editor St. Paul An amendment to ban cross-country travel with off-highway vehicles (OHV) on Minnesota state forests has been added to House File 2970. OHV enthusiasts, represented by the All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota (ATVAM), say they support the ban. Sonia Bartz, president of ATVAM said in a release last week, “Our goal

Mar. 23-24: 2002 C-E-T Adult Hunter Safety course at Gale, Ettrick, Trempealeau High School, Rm 82 in Galesville, WI. Sat. 10-8 p.m.; Sun. 10-5 p.m. For more info call Richard Hampe at 608-582-4091 evenings. April 9: Hunter Safety Education at White River Town Hall at 6 p.m. For more info call Frank Lipka at 715-278-3736.

Madison All ice fishing shelters must be removed from inland waters north of Hwy. 64 by March 15. Ice anglers may want to consider beginning the removal process since slushy conditions on the lakes may make removal of the ice shanties more difficult. Also, all annual fishing and hunting licenses expire March 31. New licenses