April 23, 2004

May 8: Wisc.-Adams Antique Trap Collectors meet. For more info call Bob White, 608-339-6686. Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Club meet every Third Tuesday of month, Sept. to June, 7 p.m., Sheboygan Outboard Club, 732 N. Water St., Sheboygan, WI. Open to the public. For more info call Lyle Peschke, 920-452-9669. Kenosha Sport Fishing […]

Milwaukee The bodies of more than 30 diving ducks washed up recently on the Lake Michigan shore near Milwaukee’s South Shore Beach, likely victims of a parasite found in a type of snail. “We try to remain optimistic, but none that we’ve netted have survived,” said Mike Larson, a wildlife rehabilitator with the Wisconsin Humane

S.D. border water opener kicks off Saturday By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Elba, Minn. Whether spring turkey hunters will set a harvest record in 2004 remains open to debate. But after the first full week of hunting, it appears the possibility exists. Through Tuesday, weather had been ideal for hunting almost too warm in many

Editor Madison, Wis. The Wisconsin Supreme Court supported the state Department of Natural Resources’ authority to establish a mourning dove season on a 7-0 vote that will allow the state’s second dove season to open, as scheduled, on Sept. 1. “The fact that the court went 7 to 0 shows that the entire court action

May 7-8: MaraCo Hunter Education Group internet class, Fri., 6-9 p.m., Duane Corbin Shooting Range, Mosinee. Sat. 8-4:30 p.m., Marathon Trap Club, Marathon. For more info call Mike Fitzgerald, 715-355-7375 (after 6 p.m.) May 18, 20, 25, 27, 6/3: Basic Hunter Safety, 6-9:30 p.m., Buckhorn State Park. Field day 6/5 8:30-1 p.m. For more info

The refuge was established in 1946 by the commissioner of the Conservation Department (now the DNR). Since then, wildlife management concepts and wildlife populations have changed, and hunting opportunities have increased. Officials say the refuge is not longer needed for deer. Written comments on the proposal must be received by the Sandstone DNR office by

June 4-6: 18th Annual Western Lake Superior Trolling Assoc. Jaws Fishing Derby, Bakers Island, Superior, 5 a.m. June 4 to Noon June 6. For more info call Dave Koneczny, 218-724-1264. June 5: Twin Lakes Sportsmen’s Club 5th Annual Summer Fishing Derby, 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lakes Elizabeth and Mary in Twin Lakes. For

July 18, Aug. 21-22: Outdoor Archery 3D Shoots, Neosho Archers, 8-5:00 pm. For more info call Kathy Nett, 262-335-6360. Open to the public Thurs. nights May 20 – Aug. 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