Your Daily Wisconsin Outdoor News Update – September 17, 2020
Another virtual whitefish event.
Another virtual whitefish event.
Trying to boost bluegill size structure across a good chunk of the state. How you can participate.
Season Dates Sept. 1: Dove hunting season opens statewide. Applications are accepted for a bobcat hunting/trapping permit. Sept. 15: Early Canada goose season opens (tentative) Sept. 30: Last day to apply for bobcat permit. Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 19: WTU Illinois River Bottom Chapter Banquet, 4 p.m., The Forman Center, Manito. For more info call Matt Davis,
The following cases were taken from CPO activity reports filed for the month of May 2020 Northwest Zone – Captain Laura Petreikis In JoDaviess County, CPO Hoftender issued a citation to an Indiana man who was mushroom hunting at Rall Woods in a closed area. Orange snow fence was removed and the subject parked his
The year 2020 marks 50 years for DEC. “From Montauk Point and Brooklyn to Buffalo, the ECOs patrolling our state are the first line of defense in protecting New York’s environment and our natural resources, ensuring that they exist for future generations of New Yorkers,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said. Jogger Treed by Black Bear
Season Dates Sept. 19: Early bear season opens, certain Northern Zone WMU’s Sept. 19-20: Youth Waterfowl Days, Northeast and Southeast Zones. Sept. 20: Northern Zone grouse season opens. Sept. 26: New York Free Fishing Day. Sept. 26-27: Youth Waterfowl Days, Lake Champlain Zone. Sept. 27: Northern Zone archery season for deer opens. Sept. 27: Early
WEST-CENTRAL REGION Lower St. Croix Team/July Wardens Kyle Kosin, of Pierce County, Jamie McDermid, of Dunn County, and Chad Ziegler interviewed a person currently revoked of all DNR privileges after receiving complaints the person was baiting bears illegally. The person admitted to placing and maintaining multiple bear baits. The wardens issued a warning and educated
Banquets/Fundraisers Sept. 24: WTU Northwest Wisconsin Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Shell Lake Art Center. For more info call Dave Zaloudek, 715-520-7408. Sept. 24: WTU Crivitz-High Falls Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rene’s Dining Room, Crivitz. For more info call Justin Kroll, 715-927-2944. Sept. 26: Clintonville/Marion DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Northwinds Banquet Hall, Marion. For more info
District 1 – Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) and COC Vang checked goose hunters near Warroad and on Lake of the Woods. Area anglers also were checked and a calf depredation was investigated. CO Marc Johnson (Warroad) primarily worked early goose hunting and the youth waterfowl hunt. Calls were fielded throughout the station, and