Wisconsin
Johnsrud reflects on 20 years in the Legislature
By Tim Eisele Correspondent Eastman, Wis. — DuWayne Johnsrud is enjoying life. He retired last year after 20 years in the Legislature, returning to farm his 266 acres full-time in Crawford County, where he has
Lake Michigan perch showing signs of life
By Paul Smith Correspondent Milwaukee — The Lake Michigan yellow perch population, suffering from more than a decade of extremely poor recruitment, is showing significant signs of improvement that have led to renewed optimism about
Bait limit gets support
By Robert Imrie Associated Press Wausau, Wis. (AP) — Outdoor enthusiasts at annual conservation hearings split on whether the state should outlaw the baiting of white-tailed deer, though they strongly supported restricting the practice before
Inland lakes are opening up and are revealing wealth of hungry panfish
ALGOMA AREA Anglers are finding good action – brown trout are being caught in the shallows on crankbaits, either from piers or by trolling north and south of town. Suckers and steelhead are in the
Sale of leftover turkey tags not without glitch
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — By 12:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, skeptical turkey hunters were saying “I told you so” before becoming downright frustrated with a computer system that wouldn’t spit out turkey
Banquet/Fundraiser
April 7: Big River DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Sunset Lanes. For more info call Karl, 608-763-2110. April 7: Indianhead Chapter PF Banquet, Trollhaugen Ski Resort, Dresser. April 7-8: Lake Superior Chapter of Safari Club, Grand
Deer hearing set for April 5, 2006
By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Hunters, hunting groups, legislators, and DNR wildlife managers are gearing up for two April public hearings on deer seasons. The April 5 hearing will address Rep. Scott Gunderson’s bill
