Wounded Warriors on the Water slated June 8 on Pewaukee Lake
It will feature $10,000 in cash and prizes, with all proceeds funding projects for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors.
Dan Durbin
A ‘Grimm’ fishing opener
Madison Fishing Expo’s Charlie Grimm passed away on Saturday, May 4, opening day of the fishing season.
Spring fish and game hearings: Sportsmen again support conservation
Question No. 16, which overwhelmingly passed, 5,120 to 2,488, asked if residents would favor reducing the daily walleye bag limit from five to three (only one could be a sauger or hybrid) on the Lake Winnebago system in Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties. (billMARCHEL.com)On April 8, the DNR and Conservation Congres…
Free kids fishing clinics taking place around Wisconsin on Saturday, April 12
The 35th annual free spring fishing clinics are scheduled from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, allowing kids 15 and under to wet a line, get some fishing education, and even fill their bellies. While these Wisconsin DNR clinics are free, people are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Hunger Task Force, which will distribute…
Southeast Wisconsin ice conditions improving, but caution is needed
Walleye and bluegill action has been decent on some lakes.
New group working with veterans, first responders
Former marine, first responder Eric Falkner gets WHO going in Wisconsin.
Final hurrah? If so, Wisconsin father-son hunting team goes out in style on traditional spot
Family may have to move deer camp next year if property is sold. But if so, nice buck shot this year will provide lasting memory.
Watertown man watches young buck interact with backyard deer decoy
Even though a Montana Decoy shows a thin profile, during the rut, young bucks have one way of thinking. Just ask James Gehring, of Watertown, who was recently preparing for his day at Edward Jones, and decided to take a peak out his window. It was then that he noticed a buck creeping up his back lot line from a…
Homecoming dance? No, this Wisconsin girl is hunting
Hannah Hellesen, of Slinger, skipped her homecoming dance to go hunting with her dad and brother during the youth deer hunt. The decision paid off as she shot her first deer.
A little bit of ‘up north’ closer to home
No time for a long drive? Consider Wautoma’s Silver Lake.
Could fishing be the solution to all world problems?
Maybe not, but it sufficed for three old Waukesha North classmates.
‘Big Bass’ tournament to raise money for Camp Ryan Adams
Wisconsin-based charity provides healing experiences in the outdoors to combat-wounded vets and their families.
In southeastern Wisconsin, warming waters good news for Saturday’s fishing opener
Fishing weeds, cover in shallow water will be the key as long as a cold front doesn’t come crashing through.
Southeastern Wisconsin fishing clubs, volunteers ready to help kids learn to fish
Angler and hunter recruitment is part of the R3 effort. (Photo by Rob Drieslein)The 34th annual free spring fishing clinics for kids will take place Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids ages 15 and younger are welcome to attend, and while registration is not required, groups of 20 or more should call ahead. No equipment is…
Upcoming spring hearings feature plenty of hot-button topics
Hearings to take place in every Wisconsin county on Monday, April 9.
Shore-fishing guide targets kids, but ‘a great tool for anyone who doesn’t have a boat’
Any anglers wondering how they might fish Madison area lakes from shore may pick up a free copy of “A Guide to Shore Fishing on the Madison Area Lakes” at the Wisconsin Fishing Expo (WFE), Feb. 23-25, at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall. Copies may be picked up at the show office, the Yahara Fishing Club (YFC) booth and…
Winter trip to Florida yields bass, good times, smoked meat
Orland, Fla., area tournament angler introduces Durbin family to Florida bass fishing.
How are southeastern Wisconsin lake ice conditions after all this rain?
Most lakes didn’t lose much ice despite the rain, so anglers should be able to continue chasing flags.
National Wild Turkey Federation to hold annual state convention Jan. 27 in Stevens Point
Convention open to the public; habitat information available to landowners that day.
Finding the meaning that serves as the foundation of Wisconsin deer hunting in just the right spot
Solitary Sauk County rock becomes “the spot” the last three deer seasons for the Durbin gang.
Wisconsin bowhunters hitting their stride as whitetail rut kicks in
With bucks on the move, now is the time to make the most of every spare hunting minute.
Sunday afternoon visit to trout farm makes for a unique family afternoon – and great eats
Rushing Waters trout farm offers on-site restaurant with chefs who will cook your catch.
Learning a lesson on Wisconsin’s Big Green Lake
Guide, who doubles as an educator, teaches tournament fishing tactics to his pupils on the boat.
Teens find plenty of big bass in the shallows of Okauchee Lake
A rare lull on the sports front for the high-schoolers provides opportunity for hot action on the water.
Fishing a little slow in southeast Wisconsin early on, but warmer weather will make up for it in coming weeks
Memorial Day weekend action a little more sluggish than expected, but ‘divine intervention’ accounts for one dandy largemouth.
Spring break in Florida: As always, these fish strike with a vengeance
Wisconsin family travels to Florida to escape last spasms of winter – and to do some saltwater fishing.
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