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  • 6/30/2021 12:00:00 PM
    Fishing is excellent on Lake Geneva.  There are literally fish to be caught almost anywhere on the lake, which makes it very nice when the winds are strong because you still have choices.  The water temp has finally warmed up to about 75-76 degrees.  With the warmer water, the pleasure boat traffic is increasing. Smallmouth bass can...
  • 6/30/2021 12:00:00 PM
    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today anticipates a strong season for the Lake Michigan fishery based on early surveys and contacts with anglers showing successful fishing in the early part of the season. “We are seeing really solid catches in many parts of Lake Michigan and like most years, fis...
  • 6/30/2021 12:00:00 PM
    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is projecting a strong season for the Lake Michigan fishery as early surveys indicate anglers are already catching coho salmon in the southern basin of Lake Michigan. Solid catches in the southern basin of Lake Michigan have been reported. Like most years, fish will start migrating up the coast o...
  • 6/30/2021 11:55:00 AM
    BIRDING AND BIRD CONSERVATION Wisconsin is home to over 300 species of birds and thousands of people who enjoy birds. Explore the links below for information on birds, bird identification, birding locations and how to get involved in conservation efforts. Sign up for birding reports and other bird news ...
  • 6/30/2021 11:55:00 AM
    MADISON, Wis. – Following several recent bear sightings in Dane County, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts with black bears across the state this summer. Although black bears are most common in the northern half of the state, populations have been slowly...
  • 6/17/2021 1:00:00 PM
    Follow along with outdoor journalist John Luthens as he shares a cross-country camping pilgrimage in the slowly revitalizing landscape of the United States. His journey takes him to multiple venues in South Dakota, Kansas and New Mexico, capped off with 5 days of backcountry survival in the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. Assuming he ...
  • 6/17/2021 12:50:00 PM
    Early Results Show 17% Decrease From 2020 NumbersDuring Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals show Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 37,179 birds during the 2021 spring turkey hunting season, a 17% decrease from the 44,982 birds registered in th...
  • 6/17/2021 12:45:00 PM
    Fishing has been phenomenal.  The warm weather has got two definite bites going.  The bluegill fishing on the weedline has been awesome.  They are 6-8 ft down in 12-14 ft of water.  If you find the weedline, the fish are there.  The spawning bluegills are also in 5-6 ft of water on hard sand bottom.  Make sure you have...
  • 6/17/2021 12:45:00 PM
    ASHLAND, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss Lake Superior resource management on June 29, 2021. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom video conferencing. The public can also join by phone by dialin...
  • 6/17/2021 12:40:00 PM
    With the warm weather the bass have finished spawning and are starting to move deeper.  The only bad thing with the warm weather is the increased boat traffic.  You need to fish either early a.m. or late p.m. for the best success.                 Largemouth bass a...
  • 6/14/2021 11:30:00 AM
      Retired DNR fish biologist Roger Kerr has definite ideas on improving trout fishing in southwest Wisconsin streams. by Roger A. Kerr Retired Fish Manger Back in the late 1970s Pennsylvania State University PhD student Robert Bachman conducted a brown trout study that had never been done before. He spent thousands of hours watching brown ...
  • 6/14/2021 11:25:00 AM
    15 year old Sam Rattunde of Necedah caught this 18-inch largemouth in the Birchwood/Haugen area on Bear Lake in June 2021 while fishing with siblings and cousins.  “It really captures the beauty of Wisconsin's Northwoods and a young man's passion for fishing,” said Sam’s Grandpa, Jim Rattunde, who submitted the photo t...
  • 6/14/2021 11:20:00 AM
    RICE LAKE, WI – June 10, 2021On February 23, 1945, Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal captured one of the most iconic images in US military history as six Marines hoisted the American flag atop Mount Suribac...
  • 6/14/2021 11:20:00 AM
    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Platteville is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacemen...
  • 6/14/2021 11:20:00 AM
      You received this e-mail as a valued supporter of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever did not share your email address with the above partner. Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever 1783 Bu...
  • 6/14/2021 11:15:00 AM
    RICE LAKE, WI – June 8, 2021 Kalel Hamilton, 8-years-old, is diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and is seeking an experimental gene therapy treatment that could potentially save his life. (Photo Courtesy of Rick Hamilton) American firearms manufacturer Henry Repeating Arms is donating a series of 50 custom Golden Boy lever actio...
  • 6/8/2021 8:45:00 AM
    June 7, 2021 Steve Suman   Those looking for a break in the 90-degree heat will have to wait until the weekend. Thunderstorms are possible throughout the week, most in evening hours, and highs remain in the upper 80s and nighttime lows in the mid-60s. Enjoy these days when and while you can ‑ spring and summer are relatively short seasons i...
  • 6/8/2021 8:10:00 AM
    Summer has finally arrived.   The warm temperatures and warmer water have made the fishing fantastic.  It is great fun when there is action in multiple species.  The boat traffic is intense but if you fish early, you should have a lot of fun.              Walleyes have started to bite.  T...
  • 6/8/2021 8:05:00 AM
    Finally the fish are starting to bite on Lake Geneva.  The panfish are just incredible right now, so if you have kids, now is a great time to get them out fishing with you.  The action is almost non-stop.  This past week I caught an 11 inch sunfish and bluegill so it’s not all about action, there are also some quality fish to b...
  • 6/8/2021 8:05:00 AM
                Fishing has been improving by the day on Delavan.  The warmer stable weather has helped quite a bit.  The lake was no busier this holiday weekend than any other summer weekend.   I launched at 6:30 am on Memorial Day and there was no line to launch.  &n...
  • 6/8/2021 8:05:00 AM
    Help spread the word....20th Anniversary of 9/11Flag Raising CeremonySaturday, September 11th at 11 AMwithFREE Admission for allActive and Retired Military andFirst Responderscourtesy of Sport Rider of Altoona   Wisconsin Sport Show - Fall Edition  September 10, 11 and 12, 2021 Northern WI State Fairgrounds...
  • 6/8/2021 8:05:00 AM
    Wisconsin is home to over 300 species of birds and thousands of people who enjoy birds. Explore the links below for information on birds, bird identification, birding locations and how to get involved in conservation efforts. Sign up for birding reports and other bird news Birding Report Find Birds Report A Bird Bird ID And Info Creat...
  • 6/8/2021 8:05:00 AM
    DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Hurley Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Hurley is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan P...
  • 6/8/2021 8:05:00 AM
    Fishing has been very good with the warmer weather.  The smallmouth are still in the shallows spawning.  They are being readily caught either with leeches, nightcrawlers or tube jigs.  Due to the cool spring the pleasure boat traffic has been very light.              &...
  • 6/3/2021 8:50:00 AM
    Most of Wisconsin's 11 native turtle species breed in late May through June, often crossing roads to lay their eggs in nests on higher ground. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' research with partners in recent years has pointed to turtles getting run over by cars and predation of turtle nests by raccoons, skunks and coyotes as majo...