Wisconsin DNR: Practice 'walleye distancing'
Agency recommends keeping at least three 24-inch walleyes – or 6 feet – away from other people while in public, "whether you're fishing, grabbing groceries, or anything else in between."
Wisconsin’s spring fish and game hearings coming April 13, but in a different way
With in-person hearings canceled in all 72 counties, sportsmen will be voting online only.
Wisconsin CDAC meetings taking place as scheduled via phone conferences
Deer hunters listened in remotely and may now submit online comments regarding CDAC recommendations.
Great spring project for kids: The Outdoor News Wood Duck Challenge!
Since 1989, the Wood Duck Challenge has been an Outdoor News institution that encourages youth under the age of 18 to construct and install a wood duck nesting box. For access to complete plans and instructions, check out this video!
Comparing COVID-19 in humans and CWD in deer
Solid science-based discussions needed in both arenas to avoid hyperbole.
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Birding ideas for a pandemic
During this challenging time, find comfort in the great outdoors and enjoy the upcoming peak of the spring migration.
Wild turkey scouting with trail cameras starts now
Not just for whitetails anymore, trail cameras can provide keen insight into wild turkey spring haunts and habits.
Meet America’s most popular rifles for deer hunting
Which firearms are a growing number of white-tailed deer hunters taking afield these days? The answer might surprise you.
More than 50 invasive carp captured on Mississippi River
In response to this discovery, the DNR is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Wisconsin DNR and commercial fishing operators to conduct large-scale netting, studies of the captured carp and increased monitoring.
What's driving the Wisconsin walleye decline?
Researchers know Wisconsin lakes aren't too warm for walleye, a cool-water fish, to survive. They suspect it's a recruitment (surviving to maturity) issue that has more to do with food sources and what species has the competitive edge.
Ice fishing tip: Think shallow for late season panfish
Locate standing weeds in shallow water in late winter, and hungry panfish will be hanging out nearby.
Fishing regs include notable changes for Mississippi River border waters
This is the first comprehensive update of regulations on the Mississippi River border waters in nearly 70 years.
Wisconsin’s newest Natural Resources Board member Marcy West makes first appearance
Green Bay native attended UW-Stevens Point and comes to NRB from Vernon County’s Kickapoo Valley Reserve.
New fishing regs set to go into effect
A host of updated statewide, regional and local Wisconsin DNR fishing regulations will go into effect on April 1.
Wisconsin gearing up for third-ever elk hunt
Applications being accepted for 2020 elk hunting tags March 1-May 31.
Ice fishing tip: Using spoons to catch more late-season panfish
Small spoons tipped with plastics, worms, or minnow heads and tails will attract more perch, crappies, and sunfish thus boosting your odds of catching more fish.
Three die in snowmobile accidents over weekend
Brings total to 17 deaths for the season.
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