July 4, 2003

Editor Waupaca, Wis. Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) members have decided to informally inform the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that the state is interested in viewing the timber wolf as a furbearer, a status that would eventually allow the hunting and trapping of wolves. That decision came at the board’s meeting in Waupaca […]

Editor Madison  Dove hunting opponents have yet to decide whether they will seek an injunction against this year’s mourning dove hunt, but their lawyer said there is still time, even though the Wisconsin Supreme Court begins its summer recess July 1. The state’s first mourning dove hunt is set to begin Sept. 1. Wisconsin Concerned

Editor Waupaca, Wis. When the state’s Natural Resources Board (NRB) declined to accept the Legislature’s two-gallon bait compromise on Wednesday, three board members said they understand legislators are considering the social aspects of this issue, but board members said science and disease concerns override social concerns. NRB members voted 4-3 against a compromise from two

July 12: 1st Annual 3D Shoot in Fond du Lac at Lake Shore Archers. For more info call Steve Prieve, 608-251-5990. Aug. 9-10: Annual 3 D Shoot in Verona. Team & individual events at Blackhawk Archers. Banquet on Saturday. For info call Les Werner, 608-845-8296. Oct. 3-5: For hunters with a Class A permit. Baraboo

Due to heavy rainfall last week over much of central Minnesota last week, water levels in the St. Croix were expected to rise to the point where boaters would be required to slow down to minimize shoreline damage. The restriction is authorized by both Wisconsin and Minnesota. However, updated information indicated the river would not

Events open at 8 a.m. each day and Sunday registration closes at 2 p.m. For more info visit the website Reedsburgoutdoorclub.com July 10: Oakland Conservation Club Archery 10 week league, $25 plus the cost of membership. If there is enough interest, there will be a children’s league. For more info call 608-423-3920, Cambridge. Aug. 9-10:

Editor Aitkin, Minn. Walleye catching rates during the first half of June on Lake Mille Lacs this spring continued at a slower pace than in 2002 . Through June 15, state anglers had killed 47,903 pounds of walleye, including 21,000 pounds attributed to hooking mortality of released fish. Total harvest was about 27,000 pounds of

“I enjoyed the DNR, but it’s time to move on,” he said. Shawn Perich