Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Multiple citations issued for northern Polk County suspect in baiting case
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from the DNR. These reports are from the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
February 3, 2025
Wisconsin’s Outdoor Calendar
Here’s a look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Wisconsin published in the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.
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Wisconsin Letters to the Editor: No need to start jumping to conclusions on Dr. Karen Hyun
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
Wisconsin angler is pulling thick fish from incredibly shallow depths under the ice
When ice fishing, Quinn Erdmann consistently catches big northern pike and walleyes in the shallowest water possible, often in as little as 8 inches of water below the ice.
“I get as close to shore as possible and look for big flat areas,” he said. “I’m not looking for weed lines or drop-offs. I believe the big predators have learned they can push baitfish into areas where the bottom and ice come together to block an escape.”
Erdmann, 26, of Slinger, Wis., gets strange looks from others walking or driving past him as they head for deeper water.
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Take your digital mapping to the next level
How humans read and view modern maps is one of the biggest advancements when it comes to changes in the world of hunting.
For most, long gone are the days of looking over a physical map. GPS units had their moment, but now utilizing digital maps at home on a laptop, or through an app on a smartphone while in the field, has become the preferred route for many. It does not replace what a hunter can learn from boots-on-the-ground scouting, but digital mapping apps certainly provide a great starting point.
“It’s putting your boots on the right ground versus just putting your boots on ground,” said Jared Larsen, a whitetail and turkey marketing manager with onX.
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Wings Over Wisconsin group logs more than four decades of conservation support
Who knew more than 40 years ago that a dozen Wisconsin men sitting around and talking about ways to improve pheasant hunting would evolve into a group 4,200 members strong with 20 chapters today – and still promoting habitat restoration and conservation education across the state?
That’s the story of Wings Over Wisconsin (WOW) in a nutshell.
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MN Daily Update: An owl irruption year across the region
Several species of owls have made their way down from
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Commentary: Legislation seeks to keep public lands public in Minnesota
Recent legislative proposals to transfer ownership of public state forest lands in northern Minnesota to tribal governments have raised significant concerns among affected communities.
Just last year, two bills – HF 4780/SF 5080 and HF 4304/SF 3480 – proposed transferring more than 175,000 acres of public land to tribal governments. These proposals sparked widespread division and anxiety in northern Minnesota, largely due to the lack of outreach or efforts to gain local input before the introduction of the bills.
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When should you begin the search for shed antlers? Here’s what to consider
Hunters and anglers are a funny bunch. We take in a few points of data, such as seasonal timing and weather, and we draw big conclusions. The easiest way to frame this is when it comes to the whitetail rut.
As October starts to give way to November, the chatter in deer-hunting circles is always the same: Are they chasing yet? Is it going to be early this year? Then as the rut progresses, we use our personal experiences to fill in the blanks. A mini version of this happens with shed antlers.
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