West Bend, Wis. – The state Natural Resources Board took half of a day to come to a consensus on the 2009 deer season that removes “earn-a-buck” outside the CWD zone. The board went along with a DNR proposal for a regular season in 62 units, a herd-control season in 50 units, and the use […]
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May 1: Spring gobbler season opens May 2:_Walleye, northern pike, chain pickerel and tiger muskellunge seasons open (statewide, general regulations) May 2:_Lake Erie trophy bass season opens May 14:_Oyster toadfish season closes May 15:_Summer flounder (fluke) season opens May 24: Scup (porgy) season opens May 30:_Winter flounder season closes May 31: Spring gobbler season closes.
The ice was off completely as of last week, which is different than last year, and the walleye spawn was under way, so things are shaping up for a very good opener. The crappies were pre-spawn yet as of last week, but they’re moving into the shallows, so anglers should expect good action. It also
Washington – Inflation continues, and land prices rise. But the cost of a federal duck stamp remains the same. That could change in the near future, if a bill newly introduced by two U.S. representatives makes its way through Congress. The concept isn’t new, but the bill produced by Reps. John Dingell, D-Mich., and Robert
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St. Lawrence River: Perch action was very good all along the river, notably off Kring’s Point. Bullhead fishing should also be red-hot by now. Black Lake: Not a lot new to report, with bullheads and panfish the primary target. Walleye anglers, however, will get their chance starting May 2.
Albany -_DEC is undertaking its first major revision of the state’s Wildlife Management Units with a proposal that will reduce the total number of WMUs from its current 96 down to 92. Several of the changes – which will occur in five of DEC’s nine regions – will result in some changes to hunting and
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Lake of Egypt: Crappie action has been good for the past couple of weeks. Fish are being caught on minnows and jigs over shoreline cover. Several fish approaching 3 pounds have been caught recently. Bass action has been steady around the weed beds on a variety of baits. Some anglers are taking bluegills near the
Urbana, Ill. – That 7-pound “bucketmouth” you landed on only your second cast of the day? Turns out, it may not be your refined angling skills that put him in the boat. And it may not be dumb luck, either. According to researchers at the University of Illinois, a largemouth bass’ propensity to being caught
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A very productive ice-fishing season has ended, and most of the area’s smaller lakes are open. Bigger waters still had some ice, but will be open soon, it appears. The game-fish season will open on Saturday, May 2 (muskie season opens on Saturday, May 23). Check at the boat landings for new regulations that are
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