
Big Green Lake’s smallmouth density one of highest in Wisconsin
At more than 7,900 acres with a depth of 236 feet, it’s safe to say Big Green Lake probably holds more water than most Wisconsin lakes. That water is home to one of the state’s

At more than 7,900 acres with a depth of 236 feet, it’s safe to say Big Green Lake probably holds more water than most Wisconsin lakes. That water is home to one of the state’s

Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR wardens. These reports are from the Oct. 17, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Wisconsin published in the Oct. 17, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Oct. 17, 2025 edition of Outdoor News.

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8:30 a.m. at the DNR’s headquarters in Madison.
During the proceedings, the DNR will ask NRB members to approve several scope statements

As attention turns more and more toward non-toxic ammunition, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) learned more about a new ad hoc inter-agency team encouraging hunters to reduce exposure to lead.
The Department of

Wisconsin’s pheasant hunting season opens on Oct. 18. Listen here for a rooster forecast in the state this season.

Wisconsin Rep. Jenna Jacobson (D-Oregon) and Sen. Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick) introduced what they are calling a “CWD Prevention Package” containing three bills that “aim to combat, monitor and increase awareness around chronic wasting disease (CWD).”

Brad Heidel, the new executive director of Wisconsin Waterfowl Association (WWA), is excited to carry on the momentum retired WWA Executive Director Bruce Ross brought to the group during his seven-year tenure.
Heidel is
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