Your Daily Wisconsin Outdoor News Update – August 18, 2020
Results are in from ruffed grouse-West Nile virus project.
August 18, 2020
Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – August 18, 2020
Wild rice conditions shaping up nicely in many areas. Harvesters, some tips and other things you need to know.
Sharpshooting debated as method to reduce Idaho elk numbers
Idaho Fish and Game said wildlife officers killed 206 elk last year in an effort to prevent the animals from eating thousands of dollars worth of crops.
Idaho sage grouse numbers flat, hunting could be restricted
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is proposing one two-day hunting season in September in some areas north of the Snake River and one seven-day hunting season in September in a region south of the Snake River, with hunters allowed to take one bird per day.
Dump of spoiled milk leads to fish kill in Iowa
Minnows and small game fish have been found dead in half-mile span in the creek, officials said.
Bald eagle shows air superiority, sends drone into Lake Michigan
The eagle launched an aerial assault on a drone operated by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy – known as EGLE – ripping off a propeller and sending the aircraft into the lake.
Minnesota Fishing Report – August 18, 2020
Hit your weedlines for bluegills and crappies, although several reports indicated that crappies have started suspending off deeper weed locations.
Lake of the Woods Area Fishing Report – August 18, 2020 [video]
Two main techniques that are still the go-to on Lake of the Woods. Here’s everything you need to know about both to tap into what remains a strong bite on the big lake.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Punch through slop for excellent bass bite
Go with a heavy bullet sinker, like 3/4-ounch to an ounce and a half. The heavier you go, the more bites you get. It’s a reaction bite. A lot of it has to do with the drop rate.
