February 27, 2004

Editor Madison As DNR wildlife managers and hunters headed into deer unit meetings that began early last week, wildlife managers made available a preliminary list of 28 earn-a-buck (EAB) units and 50 Zone T units. Heading into the 2003 deer seasons, the DNR had 31 units on the EAB “watch list.” Following the 2003 deer […]

Associate Editor St. Paul A bill that would dedicate 1/4 of one percent of the state sales tax to natural resources now includes funding that would pay private landowners to allow hunting access. The House bill, sponsored by Rep. Tom Hackbarth, R-Cedar, was amended this week to nearly mirror the Senate version of the bill

March 6, 2004: 5th Annual Crappie Contest on Upper Red Lake in Waskish. For tickets and info call 1-877-253-2662 or go to www.upperredlake crappiecontest.com Trap Attack Opens. Brought to you by Ice Team. Complete 2004 tournament schedule. For details and sign up information go to www.iceteam.com or call 763-231-4129. Dec. 19-21: 2003 North American Ice

New protected slot loosens for summer on July 15, then tightens again Dec. 1 By Rob Drieslein Editor St. Paul Anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs will be allowed to keep more walleyes under the new protected slot limit announced last week by the Minnesota DNR. The season will open May 15 with a regulation

Feb. 27-29: Dog sledding weekend with U.P. musher John Ruff, lodging and meals by Chef Armand included, Treehaven Outdoor Education Center, Hwy. A, Tomahawk, call 715-453-4106 or e-mail at jeverson@uwsp.edu. Feb, 28: Madison Area Woodland Owners’ Conference, including presentations on land and wildlife management partners, timber sales methods and forest land tax programs, 8-3:30 p.m.,

Feb. 28: Finnegann Lake Walleye Club Annual Fishing Derby, 8-4 p.m. located near the City of Gillett in Oconto County. For more info call Gary Hougas or Bill Cole, 920-855-2137. Walleye Cup 2004 schedule. For more info call 800-890-3474 or check out www.walleyecup.com. April 18: Winneconne May 16: Petenwell June 13: Lake Dubay July 18:

Associate Editor Washington A vote is expected soon on a U.S. Senate bill that supporters say would protect gun manufacturers from frivolous lawsuits, and in turn protect sportsmen from inflated gun prices caused by legal expenses. Opponents say the bill, known as the “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act,” will threaten “civil justice and

Jan. 30-Feb. 1: Rochester Sports & Vacation Show, Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. For more info call B&J Promotions, 507-387-7469. Feb. 5-7: 2004 Decoy Show, Thunderbird Hotel in Bloomington. Thurs. 2-10 p.m.; Fri. 4-9 p.m.; Sat. 9-4 p.m. For more info call Dick Tyrrell, 763-522-5413 or Larry Thomforde, 507-732-7074 or visit www.mndecoycollectors.com Feb. 6-8: Minnesota

Feb. 28: Let’s Talk Fishing & Golf Seminar/Sport Show sponsored by 12 Apostles Musky Club at the Sentry World Sports Center in Stevens Point 8:30 am. to 6 p.m. For more info call 715-344-2879 (after 6 p.m.) or email musky 54481@hotmail.com March 6: Wisconsin Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show, Pioneer Inn on Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh.