Bill could mean free fishing during Super Bowl week
The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill that would waive fishing license requirements during the week before next year’s Super Bowl, to be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
February 9, 2017
Another quick Black Lake sturgeon season
The recreational harvest limit of seven fish, along with the additional harvest of one fish, was attained in just over an hour.
Lake of the Woods’ Zippel Bay: Ice fishing, snowshoeing and The Igloo
The bay and the state park make for a major wintertime destination on the Minnesota side of the lake.
Illinois Outdoor News Calendar — Feb. 10, 2017
Feb. 11: Cold Water Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Lavendar Crest Winery, Colona. For more info call Cindy Jackson, 309-373-1154. Feb. 11: Silver Creek QF Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Albers American Legion. For more info call 618-979-2733. Feb. 11: Two Rivers NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Linden Banquet Center, Rantoul. For more info call Kevin Kaiser, 217-840-4568.
No shortage of bobcats found in WIU study area
By Jan. 20, the end of the north zone trapping season, project had 19 bobcats with working collars.
Illinois Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — Feb. 10, 2017
Region I – Capt. Laura Petreikis CPOs Teas and Beltran investigated an area where a very large buck was found in a field. A subject hit the snow-covered deer on a snowmobile and later discovered it to be a large buck. The head and antlers had been taken. After investigating, the deer and the field
Illinois Outdoor News Fishing Report — Feb. 10, 2017
The fishing and hunting report is compiled using reports from conservation officers, hunting guides and fishing guides. North Lake Michigan: Most fishermen have been fishing from the dock. There have been very few reports of trout being caught at this time. They are there; you just really need to work for them. Spawn sacks slowly
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs and Collars — Feb. 10, 2017
Editor’s note: December reports from all teams not listed here appeared in the Jan. 27 issue. District 2 — Cumberland area No report available. District 3 — Park Falls area No report available. District 4 — Woodruff area Warden Brad Dahlquist, of Crandon, assisted Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) wardens in December
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar — Feb. 10, 2017
Banquet/Fundraiser Feb. 11: Watertown Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Turner Hall, Watertown. For more info call Don Bartz, 920-261-1319. Feb. 11: Sheboygan, Manitowac PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Millhome Supper Club, Kiel. For more info call Bob Gluck, 920-946-1292. Feb. 16: Green Bay TU Banquet, 5 p.m., Stadium View Banquet Hall. For more info call Lee
