Madison – Wisconsin has the most stringent Canada goose harvest reporting requirement in the United States. But the system, which requires hunters to call in each goose within 48 hours of the kill, is also the reason Wisconsin boasts one of the longest Canada goose seasons in the Mississippi Flyway. “We’re allowed to have the […]
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Hunters looking for some late-season opportunities can consider setting their sights on squirrels. These abundant mammals are found statewide and offer plenty of challenges. Squirrels remain active throughout winter but will hole up for several days during the nastiest winter weather. With a daily bag limit of five and an open season that runs through
Hoffman Estates, Ill. – Santa needed a hand, so on a rainy December afternoon Rob Dial volunteered to stand in line at Cabela’s, with hopes of placing a .22 rifle under some kid’s tree. “To be honest, it’s a gift for me,” Dial, of suburban Elgin, admitted. “I figured this was the year, and Mr.
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Ice was just starting to form in the area, and conditions were completely unsafe to go out. There were still a few boaters getting out during the deer season, and a knowledgeable local ice angler, as well. Those who are trying the ice are lifelong area residents who know a small and very specific spot
Ithaca, N.Y. – Although there’s no concrete plan to close the state’s last remaining pheasant-rearing facility, DEC has looked at purchasing pheasants from private growers if that does happen. The fate of the Richard E. Reynolds Game Farm remains cloudy as DEC – as well as all state agencies – look for ways to cut
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St. Paul – The state of Minnesota’s current economic hard times likely won’t affect the DNR much – at least not yet, according to officials. Last week, state leaders were mulling how to deal with a projected $5 billion budget deficit over the 2010-11 biennium; it’s a topic legislators will take up in January. In
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Ice fishing has begun on many of the area waters, but conditions are variable. Smaller lakes and bays had up to 6 inches of good ice last week. However, the larger lakes still had open water over deep pockets. Fishing has been good, and should continue to be during the early ice period, which can
Lake Erie and tributaries: Not too much fishing was reported from the lake proper, but tributary fishing was decent where run off and snow was not too severe. Lake effect snows continue to hit south of Buffalo in southern Erie and Chautauqua counties, making fishing a bit more difficult there. Stay closer to Buffalo in
New London, Wis. – When trapping season began in October, Bryce Larson set a goal of 200 raccoons. Like many Wisconsin fur harvesters, the veteran trapper from Kiel set extra traps this fall to take advantage of a predicted strong demand – and higher prices – for raccoon pelts. Two months ago, many Wisconsin trappers
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