
WI Daily Update: A tip for tip-ups and circle hooks
Many anglers are moving to circle hooks for their tip-ups, which means a whole new strategy you need to get that fish hooked. Tim Lesmeister explains.

Many anglers are moving to circle hooks for their tip-ups, which means a whole new strategy you need to get that fish hooked. Tim Lesmeister explains.

Tim Lesmeister got tired of killing pike, walleyes and other fish on his tip-ups. His solution? Switch to circle hooks. He explains here.

Freshwater Fishing Hall of Famer Chris Kuduk says when he’s fishing perch this time of year he utilizes what he calls the “full-meal deal.” What is it? Tim Lesmeister explains.

The annual Status of Sea Lamprey Control report for 2025 recently has been released by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The report highlights that adult sea lamprey abundances increased in Lake Superior but decreased in

The Wisconsin DNR is seeking nominations for the 2025 Ethical Hunter Award. Listen here for details?

Every year our family goes down to Florida for a trip, and I always make sure we are on a canal, beach or some place that gives my crew an opportunity to fish.
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Tim Lesmeister says he no longer drills a huge amount of holes when he’s ice fishing. Just a couple do the trick. He explains why.

There are somewhere around 11.5 billion live trees in Wisconsin. That number should stay robust if the DNR and private citizens continue a longstanding history of reforestation in the state.
Every spring, the Wisconsin

I took Major out to the little cabin this morning (Dec. 9) to pick up trail camera cards and so he could get a bit of exercise. I saw more turkeys in one trip around
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