When the bass frenzy arrives, make the most of it
Recent outing a good reminder, whether you’re targeting bass or any other species, that when the bite is on, you’d better enjoy it.
Researchers: As lake levels rise, so do mercury levels in Wisconsin fish
The state DNR already recommends limiting intake of fish from most of the state's 15,000 lakes because of mercury.
Plan would expand hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges
Under the proposed expansion at sites in 46 states, the number of wildlife refuges where hunting would be allowed would increase by five to 382 while fishing would be allowed at 316 locations.
Conservation Congress rejects CWD bounties idea
Board delegates worried over creating a bounty system and the amount of payouts and believe the DNR should continue researching CWD.
DNR board OKs bear revisions, disallows hounds in new zone
The revisions mark the first updates to the management plan since 1980.
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DNR: No buck-only counties for 2019 deer season
It's reportedly a sign that deer are becoming more abundant, especially in northwestern and southern Wisconsin.
Blackfish® to Host 2nd Annual Bass Tournament on Lake Minnetonka
Midwest bass anglers have another tournament option on Monday July 29, 2019 — with a chance for a team to cash a check for $10,000.
State officials wipe out deer on Portage County farm
Six of the depopulated deer tested positive for CWD.
Great Lakes water levels surge, record highs predicted
Remarkable turnaround from earlier this decade is bringing welcome relief to shippers and marina owners, but causing flooding and heavy erosion in some areas.
Canadian boat tariffs removed
Last week, the Government of Canada removed all retaliatory tariffs on U.S. recreational boats entering Canada, immediately ending a levy that impacted boat businesses on both sides of the border. National Marine Manufacturers Association and NMMA Canada heralded the news, calling the…
Fishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes
Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
The awesome dilemma of choosing a favorite freshwater fishery
Many personal factors determine whether a fishery ranks as a “favorite” for an individual, and that’s what makes exploring new waters so fun.
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Useful knots for thriving and surviving in the out-of-doors [video]
A Minnesota DNR expert shows how to master six essential knots for fishing, boating, hunting, and camping.
Outdoor enthusiasts still support CWD bounties program
Wisconsin DNR corrects vote totals on program, but it's still favored.
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
New Wisconsin DNR chief waiting for science on CWD
DNR Secretary Preston Cole says he knows people want the DNR to "step on the gas" in regard to controlling CWD, but needs science to justify new strategies and spending.
Invasive silver carp captured in St. Croix River
In 2017, two silver carp were captured in the same location.
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