Wisconsin’s statewide fishing report on July 2, 2026
Summer fishing patterns setting up as water temps warm. Here’s the Wisconsin fishing report on July 2, 2026.
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July 2, 2026
Dan Small Outdoors Radio: Show 2127
Mixed bags dominate the Lake Michigan charter boat catch off
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Episode 100: Celebrating the 100th episode with Steve Piatt
As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the podcast celebrates
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Ralph Loos: Tis’ the time of year in Illinois to see a turkey, report a turkey
People labeled by DNR as “citizen volunteers” reported spotting 794 adult wild turkey hens, 877 young turkeys, and 452 adult male turkeys in Illinois’ woods and fields last month. Those same folks got off to a fast start this month, reporting 19 young birds and 18 hens on July 1.
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Illinois deer harvest: crossbows level off, rifles climbing
The percentage of deer taken with crossbows during the Illinois archery season has decidedly leveled off, while rifles continue to stake a bigger claim of the state’s firearms harvest.
These facts we learn from DNR’s recently-released report on the 2025-26 season authored by DNR Deer Project manager Peter Schlichting. The total harvest was 174,006, up from the 171,322 harvest in 2024-25.
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Illinois DNR director Natalie Phelps Finnie steps aside, interim named
Illinois DNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie stepped aside July 1 in a move that caught many hunters and anglers in the state by surprise.
The Hardin County native, who began her tenure by replacing Colleen Callahan in January 2023, was seen in some circles as just the latest in a long line of political appointees to the top DNR job. But Finnie carried with her a strong offset: while she came from a political family – she is the daughter of former U.S. Rep. David Phelps and the cousin of former State Rep. Brandon Phelps – that same family was made up of active outdoorsmen and women, Finnie herself included.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on July 2, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on July 2, 2026.
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Illinois’ statewide fishing report on July 2, 2026
Bass picking up as rising temps slow walleye action. Here’s the Illinois fishing report across the state on July 2, 2026.
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New York’s statewide fishing report on July 2, 2026
Summer in full swing as bass fishing reaches its peak. Here’s the New York fishing report from across the state on July 2, 2026.
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