Yellow perch action has been fair, and surprisingly shallow (7 to 10 feet) on several lakes (Big Arb, Kawaguesaga, and Pokegama). On other lakes, mud flats of 18 to 23 feet are producing perch on jigs tipped with wigglers. Walleye action is fair. A few lakes (Little Arb, Big Arb, and Minocqua) are giving up […]
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Feb. 15: Bobcat hunting season closes, southeastern New York & portions of Northern Zone. Feb. 15: Raccoon & fox hunting season closes, statewide, except Long Island. Feb. 15: Beaver trapping season closes, WMUs 8T, 8W, 8X & 8Y. Feb. 15: Bobcat trapping season closes, portions of southeastern New York. Feb. 15: Mink & muskrat trapping
Trout anglers are pretty much homebound unless we get a real warming trend, although that may bring high water conditions. Only the no-kill stretches of the Beaverkill, Willowemoc and West Branch of the Delaware are open now, along with the main stem of the Delaware. Anglers can get a trout-fishing fix Feb. 9 at FLY
Feb. 9: Sheboygan & Manitowaoc Counties PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Millhome Supper Club. For more info call Al Fritsch, 920-254-7876. Feb. 9: Dodge County Chapter NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Reeseville Community Center. For more info call Dean Ziegel, 920-927-5477. Feb. 9: Poy Sippi Area Chapter WTU Banquet, 5 p.m. WWII Memorial Building. For more info
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Susquehanna, Chenango, Tioughnioga and Unadilla rivers: Walleye fishing had been very good for anglers fishing jigging Rapalas and jigs tipped with small minnows around the Cannon Hole and Goudey Station, but the river was making ice at last look and some anglers were even finding their way onto safe ice at some spots in the
Honeoye Lake: The ice has returned at the south end of the lake, according to Dan Sharp at Honeoye Bait and Tackle. The bite has been primarily on jigs and mousies, although anglers also took a fair amount of walleye on tip-ups. Oneida Lake: Big Bay and North Bay saw some of the first hard-water
Bluegill, perch, and crappie action was spotty, due in part to the changing weather patterns. Cold Spring was very spotty, with a few days producing some decent bluegills and a few crappies. Shoreline fishing was poor. Anglers are still crossing the Ambro Slough to fish Mud Slough and Tilmont Lake. Some anglers have ventured up
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Finally, something official from DNR about cougars – albeit a denial. Director Sam Flood and the agency issued a statement Wednesday (Feb. 6) involving “recent internet rumors claiming photographic evidence of cougars in Illinois.” “These photos are being falsely identified as being taken in Illinois – in many cases claiming to be taken near Findlay
Madison – The state Natural Resources Board has approved new fishing tournament rules, which now move to the Legislature for review. The board modified the proposed rules based on public testimony the day of the meeting, Jan. 23, as the majority of the public comments were in opposition or asked for changes. Changes include: € Eliminating
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