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Wolf River System/Lake Poygan Area

There is plowed vehicle ice road access down to mouth of the Rat River from Kiesow’s. Anglers are catching some perch, and a few bluegills and walleyes. On Lake Poygan, there is a 2-mile road

Sturgeon Area

Perch fishing has been very good, with most of the fish in 4 to 12 feet on the inner bay of Little Sturgeon. Use small goldens, lake shiners, spikes, and waxies. Northern pike are hitting

General Discussion

Welcome to the Wisconsin Outdoor News general hunting message board. Here you will find tips and tricks, new equipment reviews and discussions on state regulations from our readers for our readers.

Manitowish Waters Area

The walleye bite is going pretty well, but northern pike are receiving top billing on area lakes. Exercise care when venturing out onto the lakes, as heavy snow hit prior to good ice conditions forming.

State loses dedicated conservationist, Dan Trainer

Stevens Point, Wis. – Wisconsin lost a dedicated conservationist Dec. 8, when Dan Trainer Jr. passed away. The 81-year-old retired dean of the College of Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point had helped to begin wildlife

Park Falls Area

Ice depths generally range from 7 to 11 inches, with about 6 inches of powdery snow on top. This has caused some slush to form, but the slush is spotty and only about an inch

Minocqua/Woodruff Area

Stable weather has helped keep the early ice bite going strong. The early morning temperatures have been 14 to 17 degrees, which is warm in relation to the sub-zero morning temps that had been seen

Rice Lake Area

Ice-fishing action is good and will get even better. Ice is firming up, but there are still thin spots and dangerous current areas, particularly on larger lakes. Caution is advised, and it’s still too early

Banquet/Fundraiser

Jan. 17, 2008: Northern Kettles Chapter NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Milhomme Supper Club, Kiel. For more info call Dan Wollner, 920-893-8483. Jan. 19, 2008: Midwest Chapter Mule Deer Foundation Banquet, 5 p.m., Plaza, Radisson Hotel.

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