May 28, 2009
Wausau Area
The walleye bite is very good. Channel edges in 8 to 14 feet of water are holding lots of post-spawn walleyes. Troll crankbaits. Pike are hitting like crazy on white or chartreuse spinners over weeds in 2 to 4 feet of water. Crappies and bluegills are providing excellent action. Fish in shallow wood. Hooksetters, (715)
Wis. budget committee OKs $5 gun-fee increase
Madison, Wis. (AP) – Background-check fees on handgun purchases would increase less than Gov. Jim Doyle wanted, under a proposal approved by the Legislature’s budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee voted 12-4 Tuesday to increase the fee from $8 to $13. Doyle had wanted to raise it to $30. The Democratic-controlled Legislature must approve the
Bill would let lawmakers oversee hunting seasons
Baton Rouge, La. (AP) – Lawmakers are weighing whether they should be allowed to meddle in the dates set each year for hunting seasons in Louisiana. In a 9-3 vote, the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee backed a measure that would let lawmakers review – and possibly reject – the season dates set each
Western New York
Lake Erie and tributaries: Bass fishing continues to be good to very good. Fish up to 5 pounds can be caught pretty consistently on live bait like minnows or tube jigs and drop shot rigs. Target 10 to 30 feet of water in front of Smokes Creek, the Buffalo harbor break walls, Meyers Reef or
FWP investigating bear’s death
Columbia Falls, Mont. (AP) – The state wildlife agency is investigating the death of a black bear that was found north of Columbia Falls – not a grizzly bear. The agency misstated the type of a bear in a Tuesday press release. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says the bear carcass found
Madison Area
In Dane County, turkey hunters had tough hunting during the fifth period. Gobblers were spending a lot of time in the woods. Trout fishing continues to be good throughout the area. Fishing on Madison lakes has been spotty. Water temperatures are in the low 60s and the water is crystal clear. Some crappies have been
Vel Terra Ranch
1478 South Vel Terra Rd Elizabeth, IL 61028 (815) 858-3866 Cabin Fever 1751 Coal Rd. PO Box 192 Victoria, IL 61485 (309) 781-8312 Lake Campalot 13520 Community Lake Rd Percy, IL 62272 (618) 497-2942 Chilliclothe RV & Recreation Area, LTD. 20205 N State Route 29 Chillicothe, IL 61523 (309) 274-2000 Geneseo Campground 22978
