Wisconsin man lands 30,000th smallmouth bass
Bill Schultz switched to smallmouths in 1994.
Wisconsin – Dan Durbin
Watching a group of seniors head off to college
Classmates and teammates Nate Darin, Sam Braunschweig, Will Summers, and Blake Durbin shared one last “tournament” before college this fall. (Photo by Dan Durbin)I remember when my son, Blake, started his senior football season last fall. It began a countdown of sorts. Eight games. Seven. Six. And then, tears, as the clock hit 0.00 for the last time in the…
Grilling season still going strong – here’s how to get it right
Three mistakes people often make when grilling – not preheating the grill, not oiling the steaks or fillets to keep them from sticking, and cooking to color and not by time or temperature. (Photo by Dan Durbin)We’re deep into the grilling season and many of us are firing up salmon, last year’s venison or elk – sometimes with great results…
DeerFest is back
Event to run Aug. 6-8 at Washington County Fair Park.
Lake Michigan charter captains always keep an eye on the weather
Four young anglers enjoy some hits, misses before weather forces outing’s end.
New crossbows draw attention at Archery Trade Association show
What can they do next?
Ice fishing offers chance to escape pandemic lockdown
Southeastern Wisconsin lakes have ice, but anglers must use caution when trying to access fishing areas on foot.
Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan trout, salmon anglers still catching fish on the Big Pond
Lake Michigan harbor and pier fishermen poised to begin catching near-shore trout and salmon.
Now is the time for some bass fishing
Wisconsin bass anglers find steady action during that tricky spawn/post-spawn period.
To a great extent, hunters, anglers, trappers hold key to their future
Take the time to explain outdoor pursuits to voting adults when opportunities arise.
Wisconsin fishing opener comes at the right time
And some southern Wisconsin state parks opening up for business again.
At least 40 state parks, forests, recreational areas ordered closed by Gov. Evers
Most turkey hunting still allowed on state property.
Wisconsin’s spring fish and game hearings coming April 13, but in a different way
With in-person hearings canceled in all 72 counties, sportsmen will be voting online only.
Wisconsin state parks to remain open during coronavirus alert
Blogger also wonders if the DNR might consider opening up deer season a little earlier this year.
Winter river walleye jigging techniques
One river technique that will work from now until the spring run.
Rusk County trail camera photos hold plenty of promise
Blogger preparing for the 2019 Wisconsin black bear season.
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.
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.
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