Wisconsin
October antlerless season set for ’08
Madison – Hunters might have shot two does for each buck during the course of all 2007 deer seasons, but earn-a-buck units contributed to that high antlerless kill, so hunters will see the return of
Alcoma Area
Anglers were still catching browns and rainbows through the ice on the Ahnapee River late last week, but the ice was getting a little weak. Once the ice disappears, anglers will start casting for the
SEVENTH COUNTY HAS CONFIRMED CWD
Another county has been added to the short list of Illinois counties where at least one deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. Stephenson County joins Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Ogle and LaSalle Counties
Nekoosa Area
The Wisconsin River is open at Nekoosa, and the town landing is open. Anglers started dumping boats early last week, and they were catching walleyes. As of late last week, boaters were able to get
Sturgeon Bay Area
Perch fishing continued to be good out of Ern Joy’s launch. Most people were fishing in 30 to 40 feet of water. Minnows seemed to be the ticket for the perch. Whitefish had also had
Barbed or barbless hooks?
Madison – When the spring fish and wildlife hearings roll around on Monday, April 14, anglers will be asked to comment on two new rule changes requiring the use of barbless hooks during catch-and-release seasons
Green Bay/Appleton Area
The Fox River is starting to break up at De Pere, but there were still a few anglers venturing out onto the ice for walleyes last week. The action hasn’t been too bad, with numbers
Beaver Dam Area
Fishermen were catching some nice crappies, bluegills, and perch on the north end of Beaver Dam Lake. Fox Lake was doing OK for itself, too. Walleyes were just starting to bite on the river just
