July 19, 2002

Editor Wild Rose, Wis. Wisconsin’s efforts to return Great Lakes strain spotted muskies to state waters expanded this year with the release of 1,160 two- to three-inch muskie fingerlings into Lake Poygan. This is the first time Great Lakes spotted muskie fingerlings have been stocked into the Fox River/Winnebago system, according to DNR fish biologist […]

July 27: Northland Bass Tournament on Okauchee Lake. $150 Entry Fee. Wisconsin Buddy Division South. Call 815-678-9940. Aug. 4, Sept. 29, Oct. 6.: Northland Bass Winneconne Buddy Tournaments. Call 815-678-9940. Aug. 10: Midwest Bass Tournament Challenge on Rock Lake from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Angler may pre-register by mail or prior to 6:30 a.m.

A. Oh absolutely! Trust your electronics, and if you aren’t marking fish, don’t fish that area. There might be five boats sitting there, but why become the sixth boat in an area not catching fish? The key is to tie in structure with electronics and mark the fish. Once you find them, be versatile and

NORTHEAST METRO Northern pike and bass are active throughout the weeded areas of Big Marine Lake, White Bear Lake, and Forest Lake. There are scattered walleye reports coming off Lake Elmo, Clear Lake, and Lake Phalen in 20 to 25 feet of water. The early morning and evening hours have been best. Sunfish are an

In addition to an archery competition, this year’s event, co-sponsored by the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, will expand to include a rifle competition hosted by the Itasca Gun Club. The Hunter Challenge includes a number of shooting stations representing various hunting challenges. Most stations have big game themes “Bears over Bait,” “African Waterhole,” etc. The

July 27: Kids Fishing Contest sponsored by Tomahawk Area Fishing Unlimited, Inc. at Memorial Park, Tomahawk. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Registration fee $1. For more info call Gene Siskels at 715-453-1158. July 26-28: 2002 Cleveland Fishing Derby. For more info call Larry Dassler at 693-8201. Aug. 3-4: Village of Pleasant Prairie Park and Recreation

Field Editor Duluth, Minn. Finding common ground between the interests of the environmental community and hunting and angling groups is an evolutionary process that will require both sides to “step outside of their comfort zones,” says the national president of the Sierra Club. “We spend too much time talking to our friends and preaching to

The boundaries of the three waterfowl zones are the same as in past year. Nonresidents with 14-day licenses may hunt for seven days in one zone and seven in another. The seven-day license is available for 2002. Both cost $95, not including the required federal stamp. Should the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offer a

ALEXANDRIA AREA The shallow flats and sunken islands are starting to produce quite a few walleyes on the Le Homme Dieu Chain of Lakes, Lake Latoka, Lake Ida, Lake Irene, and Lake Miltona. Most area lakes continue to produce numbers of good-sized bass. These fish are active, but scattered throughout shallow and deep vegetation. Lake