February 13, 2004

Feb. 14: North Central Turkeys for Tomorrow Chapter of NWTF Annual Banquet, Hatley, call Dave Kreger, 715- 446-2443. Feb. 16: Bay Area Wildlife Chapter of NWTF, annual banquet, Marinette, call Jim Dechert, 715-735-5827. Feb. 16: Madison Area DU Chapter Annual Banquet at the Marriott Inn West, Middleton. For more info call David Branley, 608-222-3771 or […]

Contributing Editor Where it flows under a gravel road east of the city of Sturgeon Bay, Strawberry Creek doesn’t look like much, but this little tributary to the bay of Sturgeon Bay is where chinook salmon first were stocked in Wisconsin waters back in 1969. Follow the creek upstream a few hundred yards and you’ll

HUTCHINSON Bell Lake is producing crappies in 21 feet of water during the early morning and evening hours. On Lake Minnie Belle, you’ll find a few crappies and sunfish scattered throughout various depths. Look to Lake Marion for panfish both early and late in the day. Walleye and northern pike action has been slow. The

Tomah Warrens Sportsmens Alliance Club grounds 1.5 miles east of County O on Broadway Ave. just south of Warrens. Register 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at club grounds. For more info on any of the events below, call Lavern Nelson, 608-372-6089, Feb. 15: Tomah Warrens Sportsmens Alliance Indoor Archery Tournament. Register 8 a.m. to 3

Feb. 27-29: Madison Fishing Expo is the largest fishing show in the midwest. Several seminars each day from big names likes Pete Maina, James Lindner, and more. Visit with Dan Small from Outdoor Wisconsin. Kids 12 and under are free. For more info go to www.madfishexpo.com. Feb. 28: Let’s Talk Fishing & Golf Seminar/Sport Show

Salmon Unlimited of Wisconsin meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the 5th St. Yacht Club, 761 Marquette St., Racine. There is a guest speaker each month. Ozaukee Chapter-Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, Oct. to May, at Smith Bros. Restaurant, 100 N. Franklin

Zeman said anglers are still welcome to walk into the buffer zone to fish those spots while pulling their gear in sleds. Putchat said most fishermen have built shanties or shelters that they pull into place with their ORV. These shacks stay hitched to the ORV so the wind can’t blow them away. Many are

Field Editor St. Paul The DNR is preparing a legislative package to address the agency’s needs and concerns. Most issues related to hunting and fishing are relatively minor. These are legislative initiatives the DNR wants and are by no means the only natural resources bills that will be introduced in the Legislature. A partial listing

Staff Writer Isle, Minn. It’s been four years since the state’s snowmobile trails have been in as good a shape as they are this winter. Measurable snow covers the entire state, and it’s been a huge boost to those who depend on the winter season as a primary source of income. According to the DNR,