Banquets/Fundraisers May 4: Twin Rivers Waterfowl Assoc. Banquet, Neighbors Bar & Grill, Jefferson. For more info call Tracey Bente, 920-650-3270. May 11: Bayfield County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m. Iron River Community Center, Iron River. For more info call Jim Klobucher, 715-292-4403. July 27: Wisconsin Trappers Assoc. Banquet, 9-4 p.m., Community Center, Mountain. For more info call Steven O’Mary, 715-927-0204. Aug….
AMERY AREA Small lakes and bays opened last weekend and any ice that remained on the bigger lakes could be gone by this week. Anglers are just starting to get out and some crappies are being caught in shallow water on Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap Lake. Country Store, (715) 268-7482. ASHLAND AREA The wind has blown ice in and…
Dane County 12-year-old’s enthusiasm captures his mentor’s attention.
Marissa Kaminski (r) won the Todd P. Eisele Memorial Scholarship for 2019. Kaminski is studying waterfowl management. On the left is Mike Eisele, co-funder of the scholarship. (Photo by Tim Eisele)Anybody who attended college several decades ago would find it amazing to see what today’s students are doing. That is particularly true at the UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources…
Question No. 16, which overwhelmingly passed, 5,120 to 2,488, asked if residents would favor reducing the daily walleye bag limit from five to three (only one could be a sauger or hybrid) on the Lake Winnebago system in Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago counties. (billMARCHEL.com)On April 8, the DNR and Conservation Congres…
Any ice fishing options that remained ended early last week with the warm weather, rain, and wind. The ice deteriorated fast and some small lakes are almost all open. The bigger lakes have more ice, but the shorelines have pulled far enough away that getting on them is impossible. Country Store, (715) 268-7482. ASHLAND AREA It’s a time of transition…
NORTHEAST REGION Wautoma Web Report Warden Jonathan Kaiser, of Waupaca, contacted an individual during the “Battle on Bago” ice fishing tournament in February who was found to be in possession of cocaine, marijuana, and related paraphernalia. Enforcement action was taken in cooperation with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. Warden Kaitlin Kernosky, of New London, was working snowmobile enforcement in February…
Banquets/Fundraisers April 20: Neillsville WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., American Legion Hall, Neillsville. For more info call Jill Artac, 715-456-7395. April 25: Big Snow Country Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Aurora Club, Ironwood, MI. For more info call Nicole, 906-364-0905. April 27: Lake Michigan WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., The Village at 170, Kohler. For more info call Jamie Merckx, 920-284-6548….
Cow No. 13 found dead of natural causes at age 24 near Butternut in early April.
Do some scouting and practice calling to prepare for this spring’s six turkey seasons.
The Wisconsin Traditional Archers will host the group’s annual Bow Jam, a self-bow jamboree, April 13-14 at the Ojibwa Bowhunters’ home site at 3045 South Johnson Road, New Berlin. Bow Jam is a great place to learn – first of all – just what a self-bow is and then how to build one. A self-bow is a bow carved out…
The 35th annual free spring fishing clinics are scheduled from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, allowing kids 15 and under to wet a line, get some fishing education, and even fill their bellies. While these Wisconsin DNR clinics are free, people are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the Hunger Task Force, which will distribute…
Now is a good time to consider species to be planted this spring.
Banquets/Fundraisers April 5: Indianhead Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Florian Gardens Conference Center, Eau Claire. For more info call Rita, 715-828-6946. April 6: Wisconsin South WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Sheraton Madison Hotel, Madison. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-2234. April 6: Durand WTU Banquet, 5:15 p.m., Durand Rod & Gun Club, Durand. For more info call Mike Robelia,…
ASHLAND AREA Due to cold mornings, the slush and ice are setting up, so travel with ATVs is workable. Afternoon travel is more difficult with warm temps. Approaches inside the bay are in fairly good shape with approximately 2 feet of ice in most places but always check your way. There has been a mixed bag of perch, pike, cohos,…
NORTHEAST REGION Green Bay Team Wardens James Moore, of Kewaunee County, and Joshua Voelker, along with the Sturgeon Bay medical examiner unit, assisted the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department and Wisconsin State Patrol in February with a single-vehicle crash involving entrapment of two individuals. Upon arrival, the two already were freed from the vehicle. However, due to the icy conditions, a…
This latest transfer effort marks the final shipment of Kentucky elk to Wisconsin
Sportsmen may nominate a fellow hunter for the annual Wisconsin Ethical Hunter of the Year Award.
New Aldo Leopold exhibit running at UW-Madison Library of Special Collections through May 24.
Banquets/Fundraisers March 23: De Forest WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Comfort Inn & Suites, De Forest. For more info call Brian Britten, 608-345-8409. March 23: Milwaukee Great Lakes Sport Fisherman Foundation Banquet, New Berlin Ale House, New Berlin. For more info call Ron Mickinak, 262-337-2225. March 23: Metro Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Heights Hall & Club, Oak Park Heights. For…
Based on reports there seems to be a little more slush on the Washburn side of Chequamegon Bay and farther out. Some of the slush has tightened up with the colder temps, but still be cautious. We have had a lot of snow and wind lately so we do have a lot of drifting and some slush inside the bay….
WEST-CENTRAL REGION Lower Chippewa Team Wardens Kevin Christorf, of Cornell, and Jake Bolks, of Eau Claire, investigated a complaint in January of a felon illegally hunting deer during the 2018 gun-deer season. During the investigation, it was found that the suspect also had an outstanding warrant for domestic battery. The wardens, along with the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, arrested the…
Anytime is a great time to lend assistance, but extra labor is particularly helpful during a tough winter. Our landowner friends, particularly farmers, must do a day’s work after a big snowstorm before their day of work begins. After school, on weekends, holidays, snow days (specifically), check and see if one of the farmers on whose land you hunt, hike,…
Seeing displays of sap-tapping tools and equipment might turn most outdoors enthusiasts and gardeners to a different store location. But fear not, anyone who can identify a maple tree, any maple, even a box elder, can make enough maple syrup for at least one pancake or French toast feed with a few neighbors. While most sugar-bush tappers wait until a…
Public comment period on the 2019 season framework open through March 15.
NORTHERN REGION Woodruff Team Wardens Tim Price, of Eagle River, and Ben Herzfeldt investigated in January a complaint of a licensed guide suspected of taking clients waterfowl hunting over bait, along with other hunting-related violations. Through an investigation, numerous violations were found. Enforcement action is pending in Vilas County and Gogebic County, Mich., for license fraud, overbagging on waterfowl, hunting…
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