March 26, 2004

Correspondent Stevens Point, Wis. It didn’t take long for Gov. Jim Doyle to make his presence known at the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association’s annual convention. Doyle, the keynote speaker here March 13 at the two-day convention, announced that he would sign a captive wildlife bill, AB 197, which restores coyotes, bobcat, and fox to the […]

Call and reserve your spot in the blind, at (218) 744-7448. Dancing birds arrive on the grounds a half hour before sunrise. Plan to arrive at the blind well before that.

Rep. Tom Hackbarth: “The reality is that riding doesn’t destroy wetlands.” St. Paul Several plans for again changing the rules on all-terrain vehicle use in Minnesota are getting a close look at the Capitol this session, including some that would open wetlands to off-road vehicles. The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee passed a bill

March 12-14: Minnesota Muskie Expo at the National Sport Center in Blaine. Special attraction – “Kids Midway” a large area with games and prizes for kids. Adults: $8 daily weekend pass $15. 12 & under free. Hours: Fri. 2-9 p.m., Sat. 10-7 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m. For more info call 763-588-9107. March 12-14: 22nd Annual

April 3: Litchfield Wetland Management District Habitat Day Event. For more info call Mary Soler, 320-693-2849.

March 13-14: Bassmaster U will be coming back to Minneappolis. Teachers include Shaw Grigsby, 1997 Basmaster Classic Winner Dion Hibdon, Mike Auten, Mark Fisher and Scott Petersen. cost for the course is $99. To reserve your spot or for more info call 612-659-6500.

Correspondent Madison Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will have a new place to hunt and enjoy wildlife in a couple of years, thanks to an effort spearheaded by the Madison Audubon Society (MAS). MAS, other conservation groups and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship fund bought the Zeloski Marsh in eastern Jefferson County. The 1,496-acre muck farm was purchased

April 2-4: Wild River Gun Show, Trollhaugen, Dresser, Wisc. Fri.: 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m. April 17: 8th Annual Woodcarvers Expo, Wildlife & Songbird Wood Carvings and others, 10-5 p.m., Thunderbird Mall, Menomonie. For more info call Jean Moats, 715-664-8638. May 15-16: Green County Conservation League Gun Show, Green County Fairgrounds, Monroe.

Correspondent Stevens Point, Wis. DNR Secretary Scott Hassett said his first year at the helm of the DNR has been challenging, but also enjoyable. Hassett attended the annual convention of the Wisconsin Commercial Deer and Elk Farmers Association in Stevens Point, and agreed to an interview with Wisconsin Outdoor News. “There were not a lot