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8/24/2015 6:50:00 PM08/19/2015-Reported by Jim Stroede Local heavy rains have put a damper on fishing here the last two days. Prior to that we've seen musky action steadily improve on Washburn County waters, some nice fish being caught on bucktails and topwaters mostly. Walleye fishing has been a bit up and down. One outing will go well and the next not so well, ...
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8/18/2015 6:35:00 PMMISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with a conservation-minded family and a group of partners to permanently protect and conserve 2,810 acres of elk habitat in the Big Belt Mountains of west-central Montana. RMEF conveyed the land to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) which added it to the adjacent Beartooth Wildlife ...
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8/18/2015 6:35:00 PMUpdates regarding the agendas and minutes of meetings for the Wisconsin Conservation Congress. This page has recently been updated with the Legislative Committee agenda and Outreach & Public Relations Committee agenda. http://dnr.wi.gov//About/WCC/meetings.html
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8/18/2015 6:30:00 PMAugust 17, 2015 Vol. 16 No. 33 SHOT Show Golf Event to Support Veterans REGISTER A TEAM FOR HAVA GOLF CLASSIC . . . Registration is now open for the2nd Annual NSSF/HAVA Golf Classic. Organized to support Honored American Veterans Afield, the pre-SHOT Show outing raise...
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8/18/2015 6:30:00 PMSteve Suman Somewhat wet and mild early in the week (according to the forecast), but Thursday through the weekend looks to be excellent August weather! Enjoy it! Pat at Happy Hooker says last week’s wind and thunderstorms continued inconsistent fishing success. “Musky anglers are seeing fish and having follows, but catching mostly sm...
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8/18/2015 6:30:00 PMAugust 18, 2015 September marks opening dates for a number of fall hunting and fishing seasonsMADISON – A number of hunting and fishing seasons will open in September, and hunters are encouraged to scout early and check out this year’s rules and regulations to ensure a safe and successful year...
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8/18/2015 6:25:00 PMGREEN BAY - Anglers, conservationists and landowners with stream-frontproperty are invited to an informational meeting from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday,Aug. 27, at the Wittenberg Community Center about opportunities availablethrough Wisconsin's Stream Bank Protection program<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/streambank/> .The program - which...
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8/18/2015 6:15:00 PMThe fishing has slowed in recent day, it was still good early in the week but as the heat continued the fishing slowed tremendously. The best bite on the lake remains the bluegills. They are constant throughout the lake. They are large and feisty. Early in the week the largemouth bass were on the deep weedlines in 18-20 ft of wat...
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8/18/2015 6:15:00 PMThe summer heat wave is upon us. The fishing remains pretty good as long as you get out early in the a.m. or late in the p.m. The boat traffic on the lake makes fishing in the middle of the day pretty difficult. Most of the fish are relating to deep water structure. The best fishing is consistently the smallmouth or walleyes...
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8/14/2015 12:45:00 PMThis unique species helps keep Wisconsin's flying insect populations in check, but is declining in number That “smoke” you see pouring into brick chimneys on your block these evenings isn’t an optical illusion but likely hundreds of native chimney swifts roosting for the night and gathering strength and numbers be...
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8/14/2015 12:40:00 PMIn 2015, Wisconsin will be divided into three duck hunting zones, each with60-day seasons. There will be split seasons in the Southern and MississippiRiver duck and goose zones.Changes in 2015 as a result of NRB approval include: * opening day shooting hours will now begin one-half hour beforesunrise; and * Missi...
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8/14/2015 12:35:00 PMWith the 2015 bear season only a few weeks away we have been very busy getting bear baits attended to and stand locations set up. The fishing has kind of taken a back seat to the continuous preparation of another busy season but we have still been able to put a few days a week on the water. Walleyes have been active early a...
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8/14/2015 12:30:00 PMClick here for a full list of upcoming events in the Sparta Area!
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8/14/2015 12:25:00 PMWisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for August 6, 2015 Complete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Rain keeps northern rivers flowing; pier fishing good at Lake Michigan harbors; third cougar sighting confirmed in ...
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8/14/2015 12:25:00 PMWAUSAU - The Mead Wildlife Area and the Wetlands Conservation League willhost a Learn-to-Hunt Waterfowl Program with a clinic on Saturday, Sept. 12,and a youth hunt on Saturday, Sept. 19.The program is open to youth ages 12 and older who have completed huntersafety certification and are interested in learning how to hunt ducks andgeese. T...
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8/12/2015 10:00:00 PMThe Natural Resources Board has approved the 2015 waterfowl seasons at their Aug. 12th meeting. The approved seasons have been posted in an Official Waterfowl Seasons summary document on the waterfowl webpage. Also, now available on the waterfowl and regulation webpages is the 2015 Migratory Bird Regulations pam...
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8/12/2015 9:55:00 PMFriends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center Grand opening of Horicon Explorium exhibits set for Aug. 22 http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=3686 HORICON, Wis. – A gift totaling nearly $1 million from the Friends of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center sets the stage for the grand opening of the Explorium ...
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8/12/2015 9:50:00 PMNot a noteworthy week in many respects. The wind finally laid down enough for better boat control, but some storms (and threat of storms), changed plans and patterns. Musky baits and top water tail baits (Whopper Ploppers and Pace Makers) have worked well over thick weed mats, especially pre – front conditions. Big bladed buck tails / ...
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8/12/2015 9:50:00 PMDraft master plan for Sauk Prairie Recreation Area available for public reviewMADISON – The Sauk Prairie Recreation Area draft master plan is now available for public review and comment. - Read Full Article DNR seeks public input on proposed Badgerwood swine operation in Bayfield CountyASHLAND, Wis. – The public ...
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8/12/2015 9:50:00 PMDon't miss the Seventh Annual Fall Fest on Friday, August 14 and Saturday August 15 from 8 AM to Midnight at Midwestern Shooters Supply, 191 Church Street, Lomira. Featured attractions include: Specials throughout the store Vendor reps Trial guns Sportsman's Rummage Gun Auction Raffles Food Entertainment Pig...
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8/12/2015 9:45:00 PM8-10-2015: the following item has been updated on the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board August agenda: 3.B.1. info brief (green sheet) posted
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8/12/2015 9:45:00 PMSteve Suman This week’s forecast indicates a rather erratic mix of sun and showers, with – much like fishing for some species – no consistent pattern. Keep an eye on the sky, but do not allow weather “maybes” to affect your activity plans! “Musky action is good,” says Pat at Happy Hooker, “but mostl...
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8/10/2015 12:25:00 PMWater temps have dropped from the mid 80’s down to the high 60s through the mid- 70’s on most area waters. This temp drop has kick started the bite again and most anglers are reporting a moderate Panfish bite and a slow walleye bite on Phillips Area Lakes. Ross’s Sport Shop guides are finding crappie scattered from 8 to 25 feet ...
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8/8/2015 12:05:00 PM
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8/8/2015 12:05:00 PMMISSOULA, Mont.—Partial registration is now open for Elk Camp, the national convention of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The annual gathering will take place Dec. 3-6, 2015, at The Mirage in Las Vegas. “Elk Camp offers our members and supporters the opportunity to gather together and celebrate elk, elk country and t...