
What’s happening to ruffed grouse in the Upper Great Lakes states?
A number of factors could be impacting grouse numbers, but West Nile virus is being eyed as the biggest culprit.

A number of factors could be impacting grouse numbers, but West Nile virus is being eyed as the biggest culprit.

Spend a little time now checking and maintaining ice fishing equipment to avoid damage and the need for costly repairs or replacements!

Four chosen in random drawing – they weren’t named to protect their privacy – and fifth license to be awarded through raffle.

Wolf numbers total about 3,800 in the western Great Lakes states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
District 12 — Green Bay area and Northeast Operations Marine Unit Warden Chris Kratcha, of Sturgeon Bay, investigated a complaint from Potawatomi State Park staff members about a person climbing the closed viewing tower at
Banquets/Fundraisers July 21: Pickerel Chain Lake Assoc. Fundraiser Picnic, 3-7 p.m., Oughton Park, Townsend. For more info e-mail Drew Zelle dmzelle48@gmail.com Aug. 3: Iowa County DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Dodger Bowl, Dodgerville. For more info
AMERY AREA Largemouth bass and sunfish are hitting on the shorelines in 2 to 4 feet at Lake Wapogasset, Butternut Lake, and North Twin Lake. Minnows are producing walleyes in 8 to 12 feet during

More than 100 deer in Iowa County were euthanized last month after about 20 tested positive for the disease.

Use gatherings like heritage days and county fairs to sell the outdoors.
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