
WI Daily Update: New regulations for anglers to know in 2026
Wisconsin’s general open-water fishing season doesn’t kick off until May 2, but there’s a number of new regulations to be aware of for 2026. Listen here for details.
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Wisconsin’s general open-water fishing season doesn’t kick off until May 2, but there’s a number of new regulations to be aware of for 2026. Listen here for details.

Natural resources agencies from across the region are reminding landowners to not prune their oaks from April through July to protect the trees from oak wilt. Listen here for details.

The Wisconsin DNR is seeking public input regarding the 2026 deer hunting season. Listen here for details on how to participate.

Camera placement matters prior to the turkey hunting season if you want to get the best intel on where birds are moving on your property. Tim Lesmeister explains.

There’s a certain way to set up your cameras to effectively scout for turkeys. Tim Lesmeister explains.

Turkey hunting is right around the corner. Tim Lesmeister has some tips to take advantage of your time in the woods this spring.

How do you get bigger fish when you find yourself in the middle of a school of smaller crappies? Tim Lesmeister explains.

There are certain times of the day where it feels you are in rush-hour traffic at the boat landing. Tim Lesmeister explains how to dodge those situations.

The Wisconsin DNR is looking for volunteers for its annual Wisconsin Frog and Toad Survey to help document frog and toad breeding calls throughout the state this spring and summer. Listen here for details.
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