Wisconsin
DNR: Grouse numbers rise in parts of state
Madison – Wisconsin’s ruffed grouse population appears to be on the upswing for a fourth year in a row, according to data that state wildlife managers collected during spring drumming counts. “The central and northern
VHS on the radar; bass tests positive
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. – DNR Bureau of Fisheries Management Director Mike Staggs is urging Green Bay, Lake Michigan, and Lake Winnebago system anglers and boaters to follow preventive steps to avoid spreading the sometimes-deadly fish
NRB approves changes for turkeys, bobcats, and more
Baraboo, Wis. – The state Natural Resources Board has passed a number of DNR-proposed rule changes that lengthen the fall turkey season, change the bobcat season beginning in 2010, and clarify the definition of “open-water
Upper Peninsula Area
Lake Gogebic’s seasons are finally beginning to change. Stable, sunny 70-degree weather has been a welcome sight. Smallmouth bass action has slowed down, with the spawn nearing the end. Early summer patterns are beginning, with
Nekoosa Area
People are taking advantage of the nice weather for fishing. Crappies, perch, white bass, northerns, walleyes, bass, and catfish are being caught on area flowages. Sunrise Bait, (715) 886-5440. Petenwell Sports, (608) 564 7707.
Lake Michigan/Metro Area Lakes
In Sheboygan, shore fishing has been slow, but trollers have been catching a few chinooks and lake trout on spoons in 50 to 80 feet. Shore fishing has been slow in Port Washington. Trollers have
Banquet/Fundraiser
June 20:_WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Jaw Resort. For more info call 715-762-3028. July 14:_Marshview Conservation Club Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Range Line Inn. For more info call 920-467-6569. July 23:_Lake Country Chapter WWA Banquet, Golden
