Fishing

Madison, Wis. (AP) — A group of sportsmen who advise state wildlife officials will ask outdoor lovers this spring whether earn-a-buck regulations should end. The earn-a-buck program forces hunters to shoot antlerless deer before taking

Madison – The fifth and final segment of the Great Wisconsin Birding and Nature Trail describing 71 automobile-accessible waypoints in the 13 county Southern Savanna region is now complete. The Southern Savanna Birding and Nature

Washington (AP) — In a rare Sunday session, the Senate advanced legislation that would set aside more than 2 million acres in nine states as wilderness. Majority Democrats assembled more than enough votes to overcome

Now available online, the 2009 Fishing Guide, the guide includes summaries of this years regulations along with predicted tides and much more! The guide traditionally accompanies the purchase of your fishing license and covers Freshwater,

Independence – For 16-year-old, Jena Siglin, this year’s waterfowl season ended with a bang, a band, and the surprise recovery of a satellite transmitter. “It was Saturday, and my Dad and I had been duck

Boise, Idaho (AP) — Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne defended his two-year tenure in Washington, D.C., saying it was highlighted by ethics reforms he hopes will improve the agency’s integrity after a slew of scandals. The

Sioux City – The Bacon Creek Lake trout stocking planned for Jan. 15 has been moved to Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. due to concerns about extreme cold weather and driving conditions. Bacon Creek Lake

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers remind ice anglers that all fish houses, dark houses, and portable shelters placed on the ice and left unattended overnight must be properly identified. “Some people abandon

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