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Low water foils North Shore steelhead anglers By Shawn Perich Field Editor Grand Rapids, Minn. Northern Minnesota experienced the second mildest winter in 10 years, which bodes well for the deer herd and should mean abundant antlerless deer permits for hunters next fall. “This year, across the northern forest we should see record or near […]

Associate Editor St. Paul Former DNR Fisheries biologist and angling author Dick Sternberg warned legislators Tuesday of a potential crash in the Lake Mille Lacs walleye population should the DNR continue with regulations implemented under treaty management just a few years ago. Sternberg testified before two House committees along with a viewing audience of more

Editor Madison Longer seasons, liberal hunting regulations and possibly even aerial shooting of deer are some of the tools being considered to reduce deer numbers in the area of south-central Wisconsin where chronic wasting disease (CWD) was discovered in late February. As each day passes in this CWD battle, state officials are leaning more toward

July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 14, 21, 28: Izaak Walton League, Stevens Point, 3D Shoots from 6 p.m. to dark. Contact Tony at 715-344-0166 eves for more info. July 14: Oconomowoc Sportsman Club 3D Archery Shoot from 8-2 p.m. For more info call Harry or Wally at 262-593-8315. Aug. 11-12: Oconomowoc Sportsman Club 3D

July 11: Gun Safety Hunter Classes at Neillsville Armory at 7 p.m. For more info call Jim or Anne Filitz at 715-743-3041. Aug. 17, 18, 24,25: Gun Safety Hunter Classes at Neillsville Armory & Gun Club at 7 p.m. For more info call Jim or Anne Filitz at 715-743-3041.

Associate Editor Madison Drought conditions in much of Canada and potential changes in season frameworks could contribute to a more restrictive waterfowl season for Wisconsin duck hunters this fall. Furthermore, U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) officials are tweaking the Adaptive Harvest Management models which they say may be overestimating the spring breeding population. Together, these

Also, send his or her favorite fishing or hunting photo so we can print it. What a surprise they’ll get when their picture appears in Wisconsin Outdoor News! There’s so little we can do to show support for these brave people, but I hope this helps keep them in touch with their favorite pastime. The

Madison More than 11,000 people attended the 2002 spring fish and game hearings where they narrowly opposed a 16-day gun deer season, but widely supported a concealed carry bill. The attendance of 11,097 at the April 8 hearings was about 25 percent over last year, and well above the average of about 7,000 over the

Walleyes can be suckers for live bait, especially if it’s put in the right place at the right time. Minnows, leeches, and crawlers are tops on the list, and all have their very own time and place. Knowing when and where to use the right bait can mean more walleyes, and is determined by seasonal