April 8, 2005

April 9: Poygan Conservation Club Chili Cook-Off & Raffle Fundraiser, 12:30 p.m., Captain’s Cove Bar (on Lake Poygan) Winneconne. For more info call 920-582-4757. April 9: Baraboo Range RMEF Chapter Banquet, Wisconsin Dells at the Chula Vista Resort. For more info call Gerry Stadler, 608-356-0200. April 9: 25th Annual Crex Meadows DU Banquet, 5 p.m., […]

Herb Behnke, board member from Shawano, said he was concerned the DNR was contributing to the decrease in the number of hunters because of over-regulation. “They want to be out to enjoy the hunt and we tell them that they can’t do this or that. You are taking the fun out of that,” Behnke said,

April 16-17: 3-D Archery Tournament, Optional Mac Qualifier, 8-3 p.m.,Blackhawk Bowhunters Cty Hwy PB Verona, WI. For more info on the Midwest Archery Championship (MAC) and a map to Blackhawk log on to www.blackhawkbowhunters.com or call Jamie Zahalka, 608-835-8117. June 18-19: WWA Lakeshore/Manitowoc Chapter Father’s Day Sporting Clays Shoot, Triple J Sporting Clays,Manitowoc. For more

Eagle River, Wis. — Muskies, Inc. officials say the Wisconsin DNR’s muskie stocking program may have unintentionally damaged the size structure of the state’s muskie population by using small-fish strains in hatchery operations the past century. DNR fish biologists disagree with that report, noting that up to 80 percent of Vilas County’s muskie lakes are

NORTHEAST METRO Most small lakes are wide open and only floating ice remains on the bigger bodies of water. A few anglers have started looking for crappies in the bays and along shorelines with no success. Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle (651) 777-2421 SOUTHWEST METRO Although the crappies have yet to bite, there’s more open