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Correspondent Madison Nary a hint of fall is in the air, but Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials already have drawn a preliminary sketch for this year’s pheasant and ruffed grouse hunting seasons. DNR

Correspondent To many who saw them, they looked young. “Looking at them, I’m feeling pretty old,” said a DNR employee as he watched the “kids” go through ATV safety drills at Leisure Lake Youth Camp

Aug. 17: Roxbury Trap Club, Sauk City, hosted by Hickory Ridge Gobblers Chapter, trap shooting, archery, survival, cooking, fly tying, map & compass. Call: Connie Lange, 608-592-5785. Aug. 17: Eau Claire Rod & Gun, Eau

Field Editor Ft. Snelling, Minn. Despite the best efforts of hunters, snow geese numbers showed an increase in the past year after three years of decline. The most recent winter index estimated over 2.7 million

Aug. 27: Combination Gun & Bow Safety Classes at Waukesha Rifle and Pistol Club. Registration and classes start at 6:45 p.m. For more info call Ken at 262-542-8602 or Bruce at 262-646-2963. Aug. 27: Hunter

I suppose it is possible I could hunt well without a gun dog, but I doubt it. Have you ever followed a spaniel through the tangles of a woodcock covert, watched it drawn to the

There were .75 drums per stop in 2002 vs. .93 in 2001. The largest decrease was in the southwest part of the state. Officials say the results are in line with the 10-year ruffed grouse

Seminars are ongoing throughout the event; seminar speakers and topics include Daryl Cooper and puppy training; Outdoor News’ own “Tackle Terry” Tuma and fall fishing; and Ken Nordberg with secrets for trophy deer hunting. There

Aug. 24-25: Zumbro Valley Arms Collection Annual Gun Show at Graham Arena West of Olmsted County Fairgrounds in Rochester, Sat: 9-5 p.m.; Sun: 9-3 p.m. For more info call 507-289-2520 (days) or 507-529-0903 after 8