May 21, 2004

May 29: Springbrook Sportsman’s Club Spring Sports Swap, 8-3:30 p.m., Omro Bowhunters Club House. For more info visit www.springbrooksports.com June 5: Marion Lions Club Kids’ Fishing Day on Marion Pond in Wallace Park for kids ages 4-13. For more info call Dave Haas, 715-754-2237. June 5: Friends of the Tuscobia Trail ATV Ride, Park Falls, […]

Success mixed, at best, statewide By Glen Schmitt Staff Writer Kabetogama, Minn. Weather dominated fishing reports from the 2004 Minnesota Fishing Opener. Even though the season started a week later than it traditionally does, below-freezing temperatures, a biting wind, and cold water stole the headlines again this year. With just a few exceptions, it was

July 11, Aug 21-22: Oconomowoc Sportsmen Club 3D Shoots, 8 am-2 p.m. all dates. For more info call Wally Steinke, 262 -593-8315. 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. Tremplo Archers in Trempealeau,

Editor Bayfield, Wis. Scatter planting isn’t a new idea when it comes to stocking fish for increased survival, but it isn’t used often because of higher costs, including manpower and equipment. On Lake Superior, however, DNR fish biologists are getting some help from a conservation club and a commercial fisherman to scatter-plant lake trout and

Correspondent Ashland, Wis. Members from at least two Chequamegon Bay sportfishing clubs are generally pleased with proposed federal regulation changes to a rule that limits use of snowmobiles, ATVs and ice augers within one-quarter mile of islands within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (AINLS). The National Park Service brought the proposed special regulations which will

Tony Gawarecki, of St Mary’s School in Bird Island; Samuel Moudry, of Bold-Bird Island Elementary in Bird Island; and Eric Johnson, of Kasson-Mantorville Schools in Kasson were selected as grand prize winners. Seventy-four students from 27 schools entered the contest. “The purpose of the contest is to help increase awareness of the growing importance of

Boggess said the state doesn’t want animals from endemic areas, but believes enough surveillance is occurring to limit the chances of CWD-positive deer from coming from non-endemic areas. To find out which areas are considered endemic, check the upcoming DNR hunting regs, or contact the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. Hunters who are transporting whole

St. Cloud Fly Anglers Club meets on the third Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Waite Park Gander Mountain store. Call John Meyer, 320-252-1141 or Tom Clapp, 320-685-3960 for more info. Women Anglers of Minnesota organization meets the second Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m.; Sharx Grill and Sports Bar, 3720 E. River