For squirrels, nowhere to hide in Hyde hunt
10th annual Hyde squirrel hunting tournament draws hunters, participants of all ages.
Wisconsin Outdoor News
New DNR secretary taps most of agency’s new leadership team
Veteran sportsman Scott Loomans to head up DNR Dvision of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar – Feb. 8, 2019
Banquets/Fundraisers Feb. 9: Watertown WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Turner Hall, Watertown. For more info call Don Bartz, 920-261-1319. Feb. 9: Black Creek/Seymour WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Romy’s Nitingale, Black Creek. For more info call Gary Vanden Heuvel, 920-205-2758. Feb. 9: Sheboygan/Manitowoc PF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Millhome Supper Club. For more info call Bob Gluck, 920-207-6283. Feb. 12: Denmark WTU Banquet,…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing and Hunting Report – Feb. 8, 2019
ASHLAND AREA Fishing is good on Chequamegon Bay. Many anglers fishing the Ashland side of the bay are catching mixed bags of brown trout, cohos, perch, northern pike, sturgeon, and smelt. There is about 16 inches of ice and people are driving out on it, but take care. Now that there is ice outside the bay, people are flocking to…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Feb. 8, 2019
Northern Region Park Falls Team Wardens Kurt Haas, of Medford, and Jaime McDermid, of Menomonie, followed up in December with an illegal deer case in Jackson County. The wardens learned through an investigation that a cable TV show was airing hunts as if those hunts were taking place in the state of Michigan. It turns out the hunts were really…
New Wisconsin DNR secretary invites agency employees to Natural Resources Board meetings
NRB members consider joint meetings with Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection board.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Jan. 25, 2019
ASHLAND AREA The Ashland side of Chequamegon Bay has up to 14 inches of ice, with anglers out to the channel edge catching perch, whitefish, brown trout, splake, cohos, and even sturgeon. On the Washburn side, there is a “mob” starting at Bono Creek on north to Houghton Point, with reports of 4 to 7 inches of ice and very…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Jan. 25, 2019
NORTHEAST REGION Lake Winnebago Team Wardens Jason Higgins, of Oshkosh, Kyle Ziembo, of Madison, and Thomas Sturdivant, of Neenah, investigated a November case of a buck shot in the neck with an arrow in Menasha. When the wardens arrived at the residence, the deer was gone. After speaking to witnesses, it was determined a resident in the neighborhood left with…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar – Jan. 25, 2019
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 25: Lake Koshkonong/Rock Valley WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Pontiac Convention Center, Janesville. For more info call Dave Powell, 608-756-3453. Jan. 25-27: NRA Wisconsin State Convention, Convention & Expo Center. For more info call Scott, 715-873-3360. Jan. 26: Northeast WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Grand Meridian, Appleton. For more info call Jamie Merckx, 920-284-6548. Jan. 26: St. Croix Valley WTU…
Southeast Wisconsin ice conditions improving, but caution is needed
Walleye and bluegill action has been decent on some lakes.
Wisconsin grouse test positive for West Nile virus
Positive birds were picked up in Ashland, Douglas counties.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar – Jan. 11, 2019
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 19, 2019: North WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Stevens Point. For more info call Jamie Merckx, 920-284-6548. Jan. 19, 2019: Wisconsin West WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-689-2234. Jan. 23, 2019: Lower Wisconsin River WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Dorf Haus Supper Club, Sauk City. For…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Jan. 11, 2019
AMERY AREA Hit Round Lake in 10 to 12 feet of water for sunfish, crappies, and walleyes early and late each day. You’ll find suspended crappies over 12 to 20 feet of water on Big Butternut Lake or North Twin Lake. Northern pike remain active on most lakes in less than 12 feet of water, and Lake Wapogasset is kicking…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Jan. 11, 2019
NORTHERN REGION Park Falls Team Wardens Kurt Haas, of Medford, and Gaven Brault contacted a hunter in an elevated deer stand in November. The wardens had to wake him up because he was extremely intoxicated. The hunter also had marijuana in his possession. He did not have a valid deer license. The hunter was arrested for being armed while intoxicated….
New DNR secretary brings respect for citizens, resources
Understand that Preston Cole is not the political appointee of the past. He has natural resources credentials with a degree in forest management, and he worked for the Missouri Conservation Department. He has served on the Natural Resources Board for 12 years, where he gained a good understanding of the DNR, and has seen its warts.
Here’s a way for hunters to demonstrate landowner appreciation – and perhaps gain future access permission
Early winter and late spring a good time for hunters to volunteer for woodland projects.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing and Hunting Report – Dec. 28, 2018
AMERY AREA Ice depths vary from 4 to 10 inches and some big lakes still have pockets of open water. Crappies are suspended over 14 to 21 feet on North Twin Lake or 12 to 20 feet on Big Butternut Lake. The north end of Lake Wapogasset is kicking out a mixed bag of panfish in 12 feet. Balsam Lake…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Dec. 28, 2018
NORTHERN REGION Cumberland area Wardens Peter Carlson and Jesse Ashton responded to a shoot-from-road complaint near Cumberland in November. The suspect was located and said he believed the deer were on state property because he did not see any “no trespassing” signs and that they were not on the road when he shot the deer. The individual was found to…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar of Events – Dec. 28, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 19, 2019: North WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Stevens Point. For more info call Jamie Merckx, 920-284-6548. Jan. 19, 2019: Wisconsin West WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-689-2234. Jan. 23, 2019: Lower Wisconsin River WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Dorf Haus Supper Club, Sauk City. For…
New group working with veterans, first responders
Former marine, first responder Eric Falkner gets WHO going in Wisconsin.
Gov.-Elect Tony Evers names Preston Cole new DNR secretary
Cole has served on the Natural Resources Board since 2007.
Wisconsin hunters: Watch what you’re wearing during post-hunt photo sessions
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners also gave preliminary approval to a measure that would simplify requirements to wear fluorescent orange material while hunting. (Photo by Jerry Davis)Some of the most unlikely to-do-so publications run photos of smiling hunters inappropriately dressed while doing their activity and with their prey nearby. Safety is often the issue and being illegally dressed another. OK,…
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board delays release of CDAC operations handbook
NRB members reluctantly approve emergency rule on DNR/tribal Lake Superior commercial fishing agreement.
Wisconsin Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Dec. 14, 2018
Northern Region Antigo area Wardens Brad Dahlquist, of Crandon, and Josh Voelker investigated a complaint of illegal road hunting near Alvin in October. Upon investigation, it was found an operator of a vehicle illegally shot a grouse while on a town road from inside the vehicle. Enforcement action was taken. Northeast Region Lake Winnebago area Wardens Tom Sturdivant, of Neenah,…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Calendar – Dec. 14, 2018
Banquets/Fundraisers Jan. 19, 2019: North WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Stevens Point. For more info call Jamie Merckx, 920-284-6548. Jan. 19, 2019: Wisconsin West WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-689-2234. Jan. 23, 2019: Lower Wisconsin River WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Dorf Haus Supper Club, Sauk City. For…
Wisconsin Outdoor News Fishing Report – Dec. 14, 2018
AMERY AREA You’ll still find pockets of open water on the big lakes, but there is as much as 7 inches where people are fishing. Look to the north end of Lake Wapogasset, Big Round Lake, and White Ash Lake for panfish in 8 to 12 feet. Bear Trap Lake is a safe bet for crappies over slightly deeper water….
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