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Fishing a square-bill crankbait brings shallow-water success

Crankbaits are great search baits. They allow an angler to cover water quickly and to pinpoint active fish without wasting a lot of time. Square-bill crankbaits shine in shallower water, and many anglers have one tied on at all times.

ICAST reveals next greatest things in fishing

The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST) is the largest fishing industry trade show in the country. Each year major brands bring forth their best new ideas, their “latest and greatest” baits and other products that are sure to be a “game changer” for the fishing industry. The show …

Learning to read a lake map makes decisions on the water easier

Understanding a lake before even getting to the ramp can help an angler be more successful on the water as well as to locate fish more quickly once they launch the boat. For those unfamiliar with lake maps, they can look a bit confusing at first, but they are actually …

Fish Like a GIRL

I write this column today with a heavy heart. The fishing world has lost a true great — a kind and intelligent man who was humble beyond humble. As most know, Greg Bohn and his wife Audrey were killed last week in a car accident.

GreenFire presents literature review of wake boats effects on lake ecosystems at Lakes Convention

This year, at Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, David Ortiz, a fellow with Wisconsin’s GreenFire gave a presentation entitled The Effects of Wake Boats on Lake Ecosystem Health, which was a literature review.
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The Lake Where You Live

None of us want invasive species in our lakes. But what happens when a non-native species that invaded becomes an integral part of the ecosystem?

Ruffed grouse drumming surveys show increase this year

Ruffed grouse are one of Wisconsin’s iconic wildlife species. It is one of the most popular upland game birds in the state. There has been concern in recent years that populations of ruffed grouse were on the decline.

Walleyes for Tomorrow presents at Wisconsin Water Week

Ken VanDenPlas from the Shawano Chapter chairman of Walleyes for Tomorrow said the chapter has run a walleye hatchery on Shawano Lake for the last 12 years.

Deer Management Assistance Program helps land owners manage their land for wildlife

While this is the time of year gardeners are thinking about gardening, and keeping deer out of their vegetable patches, this is also the time of year when hunters really start to focus on managing their land for deer populations as well as other wildlife. While everyone has a different …

Help prevent the spread of invasive species

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals all year long.
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Fish Like a GIRL

Ah, summer. I have been so happy watching my garden grow like crazy for the past couple of years, especially since we bought our house and Chet created my raised beds. It seems almost anything will grow in them.

The Lake Where You Live

When asked, “How did you come to live on a lake up north,” you no doubt have a back story. Here is mine.

Northwoods Yard & Garden

Insects feeding on plants are to be expected during the growing season. Insects such as caterpillars and Japanese beetles are clearly visible on the plant as they feed. Many others leave signs that indicate they are present.

Two recent wolf depredation incidents reported close to the Northwoods

In recent months, there were two wolf conflict incidents reported to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services that were close to the Northwoods. The first was called in on May 15 and took place in the town of Fifield.

Upper Midwest Bass Challenge takes on Willow Flowage

On Sunday, June 23 Central Division anglers of the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series found themselves on the Willow Flowage.
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