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Banquet/Fundraiser

Aug. 1: Central WI Struttin Toms NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Shooters Banquet Facility. For more info call Scott, 715-345-9984. Aug. 1: Southport Beard Busters NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Italian American Club Kenosha. For more info

Controlled Pheasant Hunting green-lighted for 08-09

After months of uncertainty, Illinois hunters who’ve been waiting to learn the fate of the state’s controlled pheasant hunting program were finally given the good news today: the hunts will go on. DNR, which has

Wausau Area

Muskie action has been good during low-light periods when anglers fish more “typical” structure like weeds and wood. Bucktails and jerkbaits are producing muskies and some northerns. Walleyes are still on the prowl. Legal walleyes,

Lake Winnebago Area

All boaters should use caution while traveling the Fox River between Berlin and Lake Butte des Morts as there is still a significant amount of debris that is floating just below the surface of the

Pool 6 drawdown a ‘no go’

Winona, Minn. – When dealing with something as fickle as nature, it can be difficult to make definitive plans. This summer, federal officials had planned a drawdown of Pool 6 of the Mississippi River, something

La Crosse Area

Torrential rains impacted the area the night before this report and the results have yet to be seen. Up until this new influx of water, fishing had been phenomenal. The walleye bite had been terrific,

Boulder Junction Area

People are urged to be cautious when using boat landings on lakes that are lower than their normal levels. Anglers have been enjoying success on area lakes, with reports of smallmouth bass in the 15-

Okauchee access fate up to the NRB

Waupaca, Wis. – The fate of an expanded Okauchee Lake access site – and the $660,000 it will take to buy the site – should be determined July 10 when the Natural Resources Board convenes

Chetek Area

Fishing on the Chetek chain has been very good. Walleye action slowed a little, but live bait fishermen were still getting a few keepers. Try trolling for suspended walleyes in the main lake areas with

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