February 28, 2003

Associate Editor St. Paul A bill designed to set guidelines for dealing with chronic wasting disease, a deadly deer and elk malady, has been introduced in the Minnesota Senate. The bill, authored by Sen. Steve Dille, R-Dassel, would affect a number of state agencies, as well as hunters and farmed deer and elk producers. “Basically, […]

Clintonville, Wis. Two Clintonville area men were convicted in Waupaca County Court for the illegal sale of fish and game. Mark Reichert pleaded no contest on Oct. 24, 2002, while Phillip Engel pleaded no contest on Dec. 9, 2002, on charges they unlawfully sold venison and game fish. Waupaca County Circuit Court judge John Hoffmann

Each animal is tracked daily for a week after being trapped and collared. It is then tracked several times a week for several years. This will help determine the animal’s home range and any dispersal movement. Researchers will capture as many live deer as they can, and hope to capture at least 300 deer. They

The bill allows for a gross misdemeanor penalty when the value of illegally taken game or fish exceeds $1,000. The enhanced penalties apply to small game and waterfowl violators as well as commercial fishing operations. The change also would allow for joint liability when two or more people are involved. Additionally, those who lose their

Customers can renew their registrations by visiting www.dnr.state.mn.us and clicking on Regulations, Licenses and Permits and then Online Licensing. State trail permits, required for snowmobiles with out-of-state registrations, and MTD stickers are also available from the DNR’s telephone sales number at 1-888-665-4236.

Anglers can get help in locating trout waters including newly identified and listed trout waters by checking out the new, more detailed maps in the 2003-2004 Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations and Guide, available at DNR service centers and license sale outlets. They’re also available on the web, at www.dnr.state.wi.us.

Sen. Neal Kedzie (R-Elkhorn), chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Financial Institutions, Insurance, Environment and Natural Resources Committee, also was concerned about license increases. “I’m getting a 50/50 mixed reaction from my constituents about the increase in hunting and fishing license fees,” Kedzie said. “The governor is aware that natural resources and tourism go hand in

Green Bay, Wis. The Northeast Wisconsin Sport Fishin’ Show at Shopko Hall in Green Bay will run Feb. 28 through March 2. Anglers can expect to see a wide variety of rods, reels, lures, outboards and boats at this three-day show. Learn new tips and tactics for nearly any fish that swims in this state

TWSA 2003 Shooting Schedule. Registration 8-3 p.m. Club grounds located 11/2 miles off of County O on Broadway, between Tomah and Warrens. For more info on any of the events contact: Alan Potter, 608-378-4883; Rod Boelsing, 608-372-3116; Steve Gebhardt, 608-378-4630: ARCHERY Mar. 9: 32 Target 3-D April 6: 32 Target 3-D July 13: 32 Target