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Editor Madison One week after Gov. Scott McCallum vetoed a partial split of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Darrell Bazzell outlined a three-pronged approach addressing forestry concerns. However, the DNR secretary does not intend to stop there. Some of the changes will be applied to other bureaus as well, including fish, wildlife and parks. […]

Babcock, Wis. People interested in bowhunting or outdoor photography may attend clinics at the DNR Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center. The archery clinic covers the basics for beginners. It will be Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will learn about equipment and basic hunting methods. The fee is $10. The photography clinic

Smallmouth bass are considered by many, pound for pound, to be the scrappiest fish that swims in fresh water. Their acrobatic flips and bulldog runs attest to it. So when Steve Hauge and Charlie Grimm, of Madison, reported smallies on the bite, it took no time at all to load the truck and head to

Oct. 19-21: United Foundation for Disabled Archers Annual Whitetail Hunt at Crystal Lake Scout Camp near Rhinelander, for information, contact John Mitchell at 8727 W. Coldspring Rd., Greenfield, WI 53228, or call him at 414- 541-4505.

The Great Lakes Sport Fisherman’s Club, Milwaukee Chapter, meets on the second Tuesday of the month May thru Sept. at Ray & Dots 6351 W. Grange Ave. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. For more info call 262-820-8983. The Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin holds meetings the third Wednesday of February, March, May, Oct. and Nov. at

Sept. 15-16, 22-23: Fall Hunter’s Safety Course, Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. For more info call John Pletcher at 608-873-1873. Sept. 26 and 27, Oct. 2 and 4: Milwaukee Casting Club is having educational classes starting at 5:30-9:00 p.m. Call Bob at 414-321-6797 for more info. The class cost $7

Editor Madison With an estimated deer herd of 1.6 million, the potential exists for bowhunters to set another harvest record during the 2001 season, according to state wildlife officials. The 2001 bow season opens Saturday, Sept. 15 with plenty of antlerless tags available in the form of hunter’s choice, bonus or Zone T permits. The

Oct. 27-28: The 2nd Annual Northern Illinois Family Pet Expo will be held at Metro Center in Rockford, Ill. Call Andrea Nichols at 815-877-8043 for more info.

Sept. 20: Ladies On the Lake DU Banquet at Rangeline Inn in Kohler. Social 5:30 p.m. Dinner 7 p.m. For more info call Donna Hammarlund, 920-458-6459 or Melanie McMurray, 920-457-5349. Sept. 20: The Muskego Lake Chapter of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Assoc. will hold a banquet, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call James at 414-422-1666 eve