Wisconsin Fishing Report – March 3, 2025
Anglers fishing out of here reported having success catching whitefish in 65 feet of water by using plastic jigs.
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March 3, 2025
Gretchen Steele: It’s time for all outdoor groups to work together
I’ve been dismayed for some time about how divided outdoor lovers and recreationists have become. It’s done nothing but get worse. Social media has failed us in this arena; instead of being used to bring all outdoor enthusiasts together, it seems as if it just makes the division, the hatefulness, the name calling, and truth spinning worse.
Hunters blame non-consumptive users for everything that doesn’t suit them as hunters. Non-consumptive users roll out pretty vile name calling, threats, etc. against hunters. Nobody in this mess right now is blameless.
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2025 survey shows Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable
The most recent Minnesota moose population estimate is approximately 4,040 animals, according to the results of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2025 population survey.
Results continue to suggest that after a steep decline from a population estimate of approximately 8,000 in 2009, Minnesota’s moose population appears to have stabilized and has fluctuated around 3,700 animals in recent years.
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Vermont Fish and Wildlife proposes 180 moose hunting permits in efforts to limit impact of winter ticks
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has proposed issuing 180 moose hunting permits in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state in a continued effort to reduce the impact of winter ticks on moose in that area.
No permits are recommended for the rest of the state. This is the same permit allocation that was approved by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board in 2024 and 2023.
New York’s Warren County Conservation Council honors Johnsburg’s Erika Patton
Johnsburg, N.Y. — Erika Patton, formerly of Johnsburg, is the Warren County Conservation Council’s first recipient of the Conservationist of the Year Award.
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New York Mixed Bag: March 15 marks closing of certain fishing seasons
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reminds anglers that fishing seasons for walleye, northern pike, tiger muskellunge and pickerel all close statewide on March 15.
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New York Letters to the Editor: Hunter grateful for disabled crossbow accommodation
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the March 7, 2025, edition of New York Outdoor News.
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Dan Ladd: Reflecting and looking forward after five years as editor at New York Outdoor News
It was exactly five years ago this month, early March, when my predecessor, Steve Piatt, was set to retire as editor of this publication and handed the reins over to me. In my mind, it really doesn’t seem like it’s been that long ago, but considering we’ve put out 130 issues since, that’s certainly been the case.
Crab Lake in Wisconsin’s Vilas County recognized as one of state’s most picturesque lakes
Fishermen familiar with Vilas County’s Crab Lake often call it the most beautiful lake in Wisconsin. They’ll also acknowledge that Crab can be one difficult beast to fish – primarily because of its extremely clear water.
All boaters should travel across Crab using caution until they learn the lake because of the numerous shallow rock bars and humps.
