July 2, 2004
Through July 31: It is illegal to allow dogs to run on DNR lands and federal waterfowl production areas during this time unless the dog is on a leash no longer than 8 feet. Does not apply to Class 1 field trial grounds or DNR lands open to dog training.
July 15: Turtle season opens statewide through Nov. 30 for those species that are not listed as endangered or threatened. July 20: Hunter’s choice application deadline.
Grand Rapids, Minn. The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) board of directors has asked its three-member ethics committee to examine all sides of Babe Winkelman’s citation last deer season for using a two-way radio to hunt deer.
Winkelman is MDHA’s celebrity spokesperson. He and two other individuals in his hunting party were cited for using two-way radios last fall, and Winkelman eventually agreed to an Alford plea agreement. Shawn Perich
Madison, Wis. Preliminary figures show hunters in Wisconsin registered 47,373 turkeys during the state’s 2004 spring wild turkey season. That’s a 10-percent increase over the 2003 harvest of 42,970 birds. The statewide hunter success rate remained stable
A total of 185,000 permits were available for the Wisconsin spring turkey season in 43 turkey management zones and 12 state parks. More than 26,000 hunters received second permits. Minnesota set a new turkey harvest record this spring by killing about 8,300 birds. The state’s estimated turkey population is about 50,000 birds.
Researcher studies walleye survival
Mille Lacs Messenger In 2002 there were 3.6 million pounds of walleyes released back into Lake Mille Lacs, with an estimated hooking mortality rate of 6 to 10 percent. That could equal over 300,000 pounds of dead fish. In response to complaints from area residents about all the dead walleyes floating on the lake in
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Baiting, feeding ban is expanded
Madison Baiting and feeding deer is now banned in 26 southern Wisconsin counties as of June 17, under a secretary’s order signed by DNR Secretary Scott Hassett. Previously, 24 counties had been included in the ban. The recent discovery of deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in northern Racine County has drawn
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Big Six
LAKE MILLE LACS East – Low-light periods of the day are best spent on the rocks with slip bobbers and leeches. Windy days also provide walleye action on the shallow rocks. During the day, crankbaits or live bait rigs are producing walleyes if you’re willing to cover a lot of water. Smallmouth bass action continues
Statewide
LAKE KABETOGAMA Walleyes over the 17-inch slot are still most common, but reports of slot fish are coming out of 28 to 32 feet of water. Jigs tipped with minnows are still turning fish near Cuculus Island, Natasha Point, and Martin Islands. Trolling minnows or spoons will produce northern pike near the mouths of most
Brainerd, Minn. Brainerd’s “Fishing Has No Boundaries” organization hopes to double the turnout of last year when it hosts its second fishing event Aug. 27-28. Again this year, the event will be hosted by Camp Confidence Learning Center near Brainerd.
Last year, during the group’s inaugural event, 35 people with disabilities took part in the fishing event. Even more volunteers helped with the function. The fishing event is not a contest, fund-raiser, or tournament; it’s just an opportunity for people with disabilities to enjoy a day on the lake, organizers say. People interested in volunteering
