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Deer feeding bill gets massive makeover, passes Senate
The DNR has been opposed to supplemental feeding but appears to be neutral on a proposed University of Illinois deer study.

Trolling tips for Green Bay walleyes
Jarod Higginbotham, of Yakima Baits, shares some trolling tips for walleyes on Day 2 of a Green Bay fishing trip. Action on Day 2 was steady because of some of the changes Higginbotham made on

In southeastern Wisconsin, warming waters good news for Saturday’s fishing opener
Fishing weeds, cover in shallow water will be the key as long as a cold front doesn’t come crashing through.

Too little, too late from Gov. Walker on Wisconsin CWD management efforts?
Governor calls for enhanced game farm fencing, limiting game farm deer movement, and wild deer carcass de-boning before movement of harvested venison.

Archers can get a taste of bowfishing at festival and conservation shoot
A day of bowfishing and bowfishing education is scheduled for May 19 at the Des Plaines State Fish and Wildlife Area boat access. The all-day Illinois’ Bowfishing Festival and Conservation Shoot will feature bowfishing instruction

McManus left us laughing
Patrick F. McManus was one of the funniest people I have ever come to meet. Whether you had the pleasure to gain his acquaintance or not, there are undoubtedly millions of people on this planet

Going back to your turkey-hunting roots: longbeards in the big woods
Every turkey hunter dreams of a textbook spring gobbler hunt. And when they do occasionally happen (for some it’s more occasional than others) we’re on top of the world. When you pull one off on

Focus on the hens and the food to find spring gobblers
And toe tracks along muddy trails or other soft areas can be good indicators of turkeys, as well as fresh droppings, and they’re just as good as a gobble for betraying silent toms.

Check ice-out status, plus tactics for the Minnesota walleye opener
A quick link provides information on remaining ice conditions, and in the meantime, plan your open-water walleye strategy.