Your Daily Wisconsin Outdoor News Update – April 20, 2021
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Fishing for stream trout – and a new tool to help you find the fish.
The large male bear was later shot and killed when it charged wildlife workers investigating the attack.
The new method utilizes a piece of tissue from the animal’s ear for testing. Previously, more invasive tests had proven effective but difficult to collect, including a rectal sample or biopsy of lymph nodes.
Cicadas expected to be fish ‘filet mignon’ in Pennsylvania.
Underwater sound and electricity are used to drive the fish into nets.
The three-walleye bag limit, with one over 17 inch size restriction, is intended to keep annual harvest within the target harvest range. Last summer, anglers harvested 131,000 pounds with a four-fish limit with one over 17 inches.
Spring pan fishing is upon us. Over the weekend I was finally able to get out and target some crappies. What I found was most of the fish are staging in shallow muddy bays that are 8 to 12-feet deep. Using a Rocket Bobber I was able to make a long cast and just fan
The ice melts and the fish are already in their proper places to begin feeding, which they haven’t done with much enthusiasm over the winter months. The question is where do you find them?