Western New York Lake Erie and tributaries: Good walleye fishing continues in Lake Erie for trollers between Dunkirk and Sturgeon Point on worm harnesses and stick baits. Even better action is taking place off Barcelona, 60 feet down over 70-110 feet of water. Bass action is still good in 25- to 45-foot depths all along […]
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Madison – If the state is going to receive any part of the $50 million in federal grant money set aside for public access programs on private land, the DNR is going to have to put together a stunning application by the Aug. 23 deadline. That’s on Monday. And, that date was only about 12
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Albany – It took more than 60 years, but New York’s trappers have finally succeeded in getting a change to state law that will save them time and effort and likely lessen their run-ins with those who oppose trapping. Gov. David Paterson signed into law Aug. 3 legislation that will no longer require trappers to
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Ramsey, Minn. – As the four candidates for governor shook hands after the debate and went their separate ways, Tom Jes of Plymouth reflected on everything he heard the candidates discuss for the past 75 minutes inside a packed seminar tent at Game Fair. Impressed with the debate and toughness of the questions, Jes came
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Season Dates Sept. 1: Squirrel season opens Sept. 1: Early goose season opens Sept. 1: Crow season opens Sept. 6: Summer flounder (fluke) season closes Sept. 12: Black sea bass season closes Sept. 18: Early bear season opens (Adirondacks) Sept. 20: Grouse season opens (Northern Zone) Sept. 25-26: Youth Pheasant Hunt (portions of state) Sept. 26: Scup (porgy) season closes
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St. Cloud, Minn. – Whether it’s an “attack” on gun ranges, or a matter of not complying with county zoning rules and safety issues, a portion of a prominent gun club in Benton County has been at least temporarily closed, as legal matters continue to be sorted out. A spokesperson from the Del-Tone/Luth Gun Range,
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DOOR PENINSULA AND KEWAUNEE AREA Door County salmon fishing has slowed somewhat from Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock. Anglers averaged around two or three fish. Many boats were seen still working green J-plugs and looking for cooler water. Few reports came from the Green Bay side of the county. Walleye fishing has been good on Green
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Banquets/Fundraisers Aug. 20: Little Wabash Longbeards NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus. For more info call Marge Shubert 217-536-6596. Aug. 21: White County Wild Turkey NWTF Banquet, 6 p.m., Floral Hall, Carmi Fairgrounds. For more info call Kristi Woodrow, 618-963-2549. Aug. 21: Concordia Quail Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Quail Restoration Club. For more info call Brian Kelly,
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District 1 – Ashland area Warden Matt Mackenzie, of Ashland, issued a citation for illegal minnow trapping. Warden Brad Biser, of Brule, investigated a report of boating-related injury on Minnisuing Lake. Warden Biser and deputy warden Kevin Feind investigated a complaint about a bear illegally killed near a subject’s residence; charges are pending. Warden Lance
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