Hunting
Walleyes, ducks, and roosters keep outdoor enthusiasts busy
Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS The night crankbait bite has been good at St. Alban’s Bay, Garrison Reef, most rock-covered points, and shallow rock reefs. You’ll also catch fish at night with slip bobbers and
IL: Asian carp, locks decision remains question mark
Chicago – The carp arguments continue. And continue. Attorneys representing five states seeking the immediate closure of Chicago-area shipping locks to stop the spread of Asian carp made final arguments in federal court on Oct.
WI: Young boy bags 737-pound bear
Antigo, Wis. – An 11-year-old Antigo boy with a transferred kill tag shot a 737-pound bear – on the ground in a corn field – that could end up being the heaviest “live weight” bear
WI: DNR asks for a $37 million hike in next budget
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. – The DNR is requesting a budget that totals $583.4 million for 2011-12, and $583.2 million for 2012-13. The two-year total is about $37 million more than the two-year current budget for
NY: Batcheller named DEC’s chief wildlife biologist
Albany – It’s been a good year for DEC wildlife biologist Gordon Batcheller. Weeks after he received a top honor from the National Trappers Association, Batcheller was appointed DEC’s chief wildlife biologist earlier this month.
WI: Fishermen, DNR continue to wrangle over Lake Michigan’s trap net issue
Milwaukee – More lights. Bigger, taller buoys. More emphasis on educating anglers to stay away from the nets. Those were among the list of suggestions by Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum members at a meeting last
MN: Partnership forms to highlight hunting economics
St. Paul – A new partnership aimed at highlighting the economic impact of hunting has launched in the state. Hunting Works for Minnesota includes more than 89 sporting organizations, small businesses, and retailers. Similar efforts
MN: State moose hunter success jumps in 2010
Tower, Minn. – Would the weather be too nice in Minnesota’s northeast? Would the mass of grouse hunters disrupt the hunt? Had this year’s crop of moose hunters done their due diligence while scouting? Questions
Bowhunters still behind last year’s pace
Despite a number of nice bucks being taken up and down the state, the overall archery deer harvest has fallen behind the 2009 pace. Through Sunday, DNR’s tally was set at 17,745, compared to 20,469
