July 2, 2004

Associate Editor Massachusetts has the Kennedys; Texas, the Bushes. England has its royal family. Wisconsin? For state anglers, at least, the most prestigious family is the Percidae. You know, yellow perch, sauger, and of course, the walleye. There are several other family members, but these three are the most prominent figures in Wisconsin’s waters. In …

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Field Editor Somewhere in Minnesota’s northwoods walks a monstrous moose. Earlier this year, Jim Ceglar, of Aurora, found two massive antlers at an undisclosed location; they should set the world record for recovered moose sheds. Moose calling expert Mark Braaten of Duluth, who visited Ceglar and photographed the antlers, reports the right one weighs 31

Field Editor Grand Rapids, Minn. A sampling of ruffed grouse and woodcock killed near Grand Rapids last autumn at the Ruffed Grouse Society’s annual national hunt found a significant number of birds tested positive for exposure to the West Nile Virus (WNV). The findings marked the first time WNV had been documented in ruffed grouse

Finden was the first and only CEO of PF until he retired in 2000. Howard Vincent was promoted from CFO to CEO that year. Beugen was elected to his fifth term. During PF’s year-end meetings, the organization also announced membership grew 9 percent during the most recent fiscal year, to about 108,000 members. Habitat expenditures

Not only is Storm the reigning Federal Duck Stamp contest winner with his redhead painting, he also won the 2004 Minnesota Duck Stamp contest and the Oklahoma Duck Stamp contest. Artist Hometown Day is sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Proceeds from the event are matched by the federal government and go toward

July 9: 2004 pre-flyway meeting, 6:30-10 p.m., Comfort Suites, Portage. July 19-25: 2004 Mississippi Flyway Council’s Technical Section Meeting, Duluth, Minn. July 30: Conservation Congress Migratory Committee meeting, 7-10:30 p.m., Comfort Suites, 205 Foxfire Drive, Waupaca. Contact AnnMarie Kutzke, 608-266-2952. July 31: DNR Post Flyway meeting, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Comfort Suites, 205 Foxfire

Aug. 3: Fox Valley Chapter NWTF Banquet. For more info call John Hay, 920-589-6086. Aug. 5: Marshview Conservation Club of Sheboygan Falls 5th Annual Sports Banquet, Rangeline Inn, Kohler, Wisc., 5:15 p.m. For more info call Phil Mersberger, 920-458-4488. Aug. 6: Central WI Struttin’ Toms Chapter NWTF Banquet. For more info call Scott Stankowski, 715-345-9984.

Correspondent Madison-The state of Wisconsin currently manages or assists in managing 3.2 million acres of state and county forests across the state. Now it wants to use its expertise on federal lands. State Rep. Don Friske (R-Merrill) announced to the Governor’s Council on Forestry, at its June 17 meeting, that he and 24 other legislators

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 17: Eau Claire National Rifle Club Approved High Power Rifle Match Invitational, 9 a.m. at the club range. For more info call Don Nussberger, 715-962-4081. July 18, Aug. 21-22: Outdoor Archery 3D