Tactics for the river smallmouth of midsummer
A Mississippi River mayfly hatch hindered the bass bite for the author, but he eventually discovered a way to grip some bronzeback lip.
Wisconsin advisory panel proposes mandatory CWD tests
A committee of hunters formed by the DNR is recommending that hunters in parts of western Wisconsin be required to have deer they shoot during the gun season this fall inspected for CWD.
Walleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
Spinner rigs are very versatile for covering various depths of water and locating actively feeding walleyes.
What to make of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus
Key House and Senate Republicans issued strong statements in support of the environment and conservation Wednesday, but are they simply courting voters before the next election?
Teaching canine patience in the field starts in the summer
If you work on steadiness a little bit every day, you should end up with a dog that has solid manners in the duck blind, the CRP fields, or simply in your living room when guests visit.
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When the bass frenzy arrives, make the most of it
Recent outing a good reminder, whether you’re targeting bass or any other species, that when the bite is on, you’d better enjoy it.
Blackfish® to Host 2nd Annual Bass Tournament on Lake Minnetonka
Midwest bass anglers have another tournament option on Monday July 29, 2019 — with a chance for a team to cash a check for $10,000.
Researchers: As lake levels rise, so do mercury levels in Wisconsin fish
The state DNR already recommends limiting intake of fish from most of the state's 15,000 lakes because of mercury.
Plan would expand hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges
Under the proposed expansion at sites in 46 states, the number of wildlife refuges where hunting would be allowed would increase by five to 382 while fishing would be allowed at 316 locations.
Conservation Congress rejects CWD bounties idea
Board delegates worried over creating a bounty system and the amount of payouts and believe the DNR should continue researching CWD.
DNR board OKs bear revisions, disallows hounds in new zone
The revisions mark the first updates to the management plan since 1980.
Natural resources management bodies continue to improve working relationship
Relationships have never been better between the Conservation Congress, Wisconsin DNR, and the Natural Resources Board.
Spring walleye presentations: When top tactic isn’t working, try something different
As May transitions to June, the top walleye bite of the year has arrived. Marking fish and walleyes aren’t responding? The onus is on you to mix it up.
Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
'This is basically the Olympics of taxidermy'
Taxidermists, enthusiasts flock to Missouri for world championships.
A 'Grimm' fishing opener
Madison Fishing Expo’s Charlie Grimm passed away on Saturday, May 4, opening day of the fishing season.
DNR: No buck-only counties for 2019 deer season
It's reportedly a sign that deer are becoming more abundant, especially in northwestern and southern Wisconsin.
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