Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoor-related events from across Wisconsin published in the June 16, 2023 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
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June 13, 2023
Walleyes, bass and bluegills are main draw on Wisconsin’s Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake has supported a diverse fish community and popular sport fishery. Natural reproduction supports all species, but walleyes are stocked. Harvest regulations aimed at protecting adult walleyes have been successful. Northern pike harvest management has shown mixed results.
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Retired Wisconsin wildlife researcher lists needed changes to state’s deer program
If Wisconsin had its own Dr. Deer, it would have to be Keith McCaffery.
McCaffery, 84, of Rhinelander, was a longtime Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife researcher. He retired twice from the agency. Once officially; once unofficially.
He officially retired in 2000, but he never left his desk, as he stayed on as a volunteer for another 20 years, willing to share the expertise he gained over 37 years as a biologist specializing in deer.
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Examining bass fishing regulations in New York
When it comes to fishing regulations, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation has been busy in recent years simplifying things for anglers. In fact, that was the main idea behind last year’s package of freshwater fishing regulation changes that among others, established June 15 as the hard opening day of bass season.
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New York Letters to the Editor: Fond memories of deer drives
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the June 16, 2023 edition of New York Outdoor News.
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Schroon Lake in New York debuts self-serve boat washing unit to prevent spread of invasive species
A new weapon was put in place this spring to prevent invasive species from getting into a Southern Adirondack watershed thanks to a collaborative effort between public and private partners in two counties.
Second Amendment Foundation amicus brief supports case against New York semi-automatic law
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed an amicus brief supporting a federal challenge of New York State’s “rifle license” requirement in a case known as McGregor, et al v. Suffolk County, et al.
The brief was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on May 24.
New York, Vermont agencies warn public of potential black bear activity
It could be an interesting summer as far as black bear activity is concerned throughout the Northeast.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recently held a public presentation in Green County called “Living With Bears” in an effort to inform the public on how to avoid conflicts with black bears.
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Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – June 13, 2023
Crawler harnesses are catching a lot of fish. Using a 2 hook snelled spinner with a crawler and 2 ounce inline sinker or bottom bouncer. This technique has been deadly for walleyes. .
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