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Decoying Perch: When a duck hunt becomes a fishing outing
It all began on my first ice-fishing trip years ago to what would ultimately become my favorite lake in north-central Minnesota. Although we were there ostensibly for perch, my duck hunter’s switch never turns off,

Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Richland County deer farm confirmed with CWD
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) confirmed that a Richland County deer farm has had a positive test for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The result was confirmed by the National Veterinary

Minnesota DNR sets winter regulations on Lake Mille Lacs, keeping walleye limit at three
The Minnesota DNR will extend the current Lake Mille Lacs walleye regulation through the hard-water season this year. The regulation will allow anglers to keep three walleyes over 17 inches long, with one over 20

Wisconsin NRB, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection hone in on multiple shared efforts
For the first time since 2004, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) held a joint meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Board, Nov. 13, for perspective on how the two

Mike Schoonveld: Rearing ponds giving Great Lakes’ whitefish a chance
The last living passenger pigeon hatched in captivity in the Cincinnati Zoo. Her parents had been born in the wild and put in the zoo for noble reasons.
The thousands of passenger pigeons that

Bob Gwizdz: Should protected slot limits on northern pike be expanded to more Michigan lakes?
The problem with autumn is there isn’t enough of it. So much to do, so few days.
Many (most?) of us are so preoccupied with hunting seasons that we forget about our other passion:

Here’s the weedy truth about early ice panfish
Like most fish species, panfish – we’re talking bluegills, crappies, and even jumbo perch here – are all usually super active during the early ice period. Those first few weeks of hard water are a

Fishing with forward-facing sonar offers a different perspective
No letters in bass fishing have caused more controversy than FFS. It stands for forward-facing sonar, but every company that produces these types of units has its own name for it.
While anglers have

Looking for holiday gift ideas for the outdoors lover in your life? We’ve got you covered
Who wouldn’t want to find some of the great gifts below in their stocking or under their tree?
Some might keep your feet dry, your body warm, or help you catch more fish. In