A proposal that would allow crossbow hunters to have an open season on coyotes appeared ready to advance in the Senate – but only after an amendment added language limiting the bill.
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Thanks to the work of DNR biologists, Lake Michigan anglers have gotten a glimpse of what’s happening with major sportfish in and around the Chicago harbors.
Chinook key in Lake Michigan harbor survey Read More »
DNR biologists say turkey hunters in most of the state should find plenty of birds in the field this spring – though overall population levels remain flat and some regions are experiencing a decline.
Turkey hunters set up for spring strut Read More »
ASHLAND AREA Although it is definitely getting toward the end of the ice-fishing season, people were still traveling out on the bay from certain landings and catching fish. ATVs are the recommended form of travel at this point and flotation devices are a must. As always, conditions can change rapidly on Lake Superior. Bring an
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DOOR PENINSULA AND ALGOMA/KEWAUNEE AREA There were still some brave souls heading out on the ice chasing some whitefish, walleyes, and pike last week, but the ice was changing rapidly so use extreme caution. Whitefish action can be classified as fair to good in the areas that anglers could still reach. The main area people
Central Wisconsin Fishing Report – April 3rd, 20152 Read More »
GREEN BAY/APPLETON AREA The Fox River bite has been steady, but last week’s cold snap slowed down the action a bit. Jigs and minnows and crankbaits have been catching fish. Fishermen are getting a few fish longer than 28 inches. This week’s warmer weather should really kick things into gear. Smokey’s on the Bay
Southern Wisconsin Fishing Report – April 3rd, 2015 Read More »
Banquet/Fundraiser April 6: La Crosse County Conservation Alliance Banquet, 6 p.m., Drugans Castle Mound. For more info call Marc Schultz, 608-781-1662. April 7: Beaver Dam WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Bayside Supper Club. For more info call Jeff Ritchart, 920-960-4836. April 8: Madison Area Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Rex’s InnKeeper. For more info call
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District 1 — Ashland area While on patrol in rural Douglas County in February, warden John Krull encountered a disabled vehicle nearly blocking a bridge over the Nemadji River. It turned out that the rural mail carrier had completely lost one of the back wheels of her truck and was stranded in below-freezing temperatures with
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Inland cisco and lake whitefish populations – important game fish forage species and also sought for eating by some anglers – are declining in Wisconsin, and more research is needed on the impact that may be having on walleye and muskie populations, as well as water quality, according to a state fisheries research report.
Are lakes running out of whitefish, ciscoes? Read More »
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