May 24, 2002

June 18: NWTF Marshland Gobbler 4th Annual Banquet at Juneau Community Center. For more info call Marc Trott, Jr. at 920-387-4040. Aug.: South Shore/Racine Chapter WWA Annual Banquet. Contact Chris Eisenman 262-639-6216. Aug.: Cedar Creek/Mequon Chapter WWA Annual Banquet. Contact Greg Rausch 262-375-2581. Aug.: Muskego Lakes/Muskego Chapter WWA Annual Banquet. Contact Jim Gaffney 414-679-5347. Aug.: […]

Associate Editor Fergus Falls, Minn. The spring of 2002 could historically be one of the coolest on record. Don’t think the fish haven’t noticed. A May that will rank in the top 10 coldest and a March-May period, which also could be in the top 10, have delayed walleye fry stocking and could make for

Last year’s largest-ever crop of forest tent caterpillars turned into moths in July and those moths laid lots of eggs. Those eggs have been snug in foam-like egg clusters on tree branches all winter. “It’s pretty well timed so they hatch just as the first aspen leaves come out,” said Mike Albers, forest pest expert

DNR Commissioner Allen Garber will appoint the task force, which will make recommendations to the 2003 Legislature. The task force will include representatives of both “motorized” and “non-motorized” interests. It’s anticipated the task force will meet perhaps twice monthly for the remainder of the year. A letter of nomination should be sent to the DNR

Chicago Six Chicago residents, a Wisconsin man and a Lockport, Ill., exotic meat store have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly violating various wildlife protection laws by trading and killing endangered species, primarily tigers and leopards, and trafficking their skulls, hides, and other parts. The indictments were announced during a news conference in Chicago

Oshkosh, Wis. Wisconsin residents and business people can fish with a tournament pro and donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society fund-raiser, called Walleyes Lure Cure, on May 25 as pros prepare for the Wal-Mart RCL Walleye Circuit event on Lake Winnebago. Before pros from across the country compete for $346,000 in prizes May 29

Ten Mile Lake is kicking out walleyes in seven feet of water. Crappie action has picked up on several area lakes. Leading the way is Webb Lake, where the shallows are giving up numbers of good-sized crappies. Swanson’s Bait and Tackle (218) 675-6176 HUTCHINSON The north side of Lake Washington is giving up nice sunfish

June 22-23: The 8th Annual “Trap Shoot for the Heart” will be held at the Fin N’ Feather Sportsmans Club in Palmyra. Call Jerry Haecker at 262-965-3561 for more info. July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 14, 21, 28: Izaak Walton League, Stevens Point, 3D Shoots from 6 p.m. to dark. Contact Tony at 715-344-0166