Fishing
Catching a fish for the recordbooks… Minnesota certifies new state record tullibee
11-year-old lad catches 5-pound, 13-ounce cisco from Sybil Lake in Otter Tail County
Rite of spring: River walleye fishing on the Mississippi and Rainy systems
Dig out the jigs and target river walleyes as pre-spawn 2015 unfolds under perfect angling conditions.
Slab frenzy! Prime time for ice-out crappies 2015
Shallow fishing techniques for spring slabs are the norm, but check bay breaklines while watching water temperatures closely!
Safety tips for spring turkey hunters
Turkey hunting is a safe sport, but it’s important to make safety an integral part of each hunt.
Chinook key in Lake Michigan harbor survey
Thanks to the work of DNR biologists, Lake Michigan anglers have gotten a glimpse of what’s happening with major sportfish in and around the Chicago harbors.
Coyote proposal amended; bobcat measure moves on
A proposal that would allow crossbow hunters to have an open season on coyotes appeared ready to advance in the Senate – but only after an amendment added language limiting the bill.
Groups rally to oppose budget
Representatives of four national conservation groups with a presence in Wisconsin have endorsed continuing Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program land purchases – a position counter to that proposed by Gov. Scott Walker in his new state budget.
Motor trolling iffy for the opener
A new rule allowing anglers to troll for fish on inland waters statewide beginning in 2015 might not be in effect for the general game-fishing opener that arrives this year on Saturday, May 2.
