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A variety of management tactics are needed to manage trout populations in the state
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) steam and river system biologist Bradd Simms and fisheries research scientist Matthew Mitro spoke at Wisconsin Water Week this year about managing trout fisheries in Wisconsin.
Studies look at conditions needed for wild rice production
Wild rice, or Manoomin, is more than simply a food source. It is culturally important to Native American cultures. In many places, however, wild rice populations are in decline. Susan Knight presented her research with Gretchen Gerrish and Erin Matula at this year’s Wisconsin Water Week. This research came out …
Low water levels meet Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series anglers
Anglers in the Upper Midwest Bass Challenge Series (UMBCS) Central Division pulled in to Lake Nokomis early on the morning of August 13 to find the water approximately four feet low.
Wisconsin Bass Team Trail anglers hit Lake Mohawksin for their last qualifier of the year
The Wisconsin Bass Team Trail held their last qualifier tournament of the year on Lake Mohawksin recently. There were 40 teams signed up for the event, but one team dropped out due to motor problems. This meant 78 anglers would take to the lake in search of the five biggest …
The Lake Where You Live
Tomorrow I leave for a four-day fishing trip with my two brothers on a lake north of Thunder Bay in Ontario. And I have mixed feelings.
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Eligible hunters: Sign up for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities by Sept. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds eligible hunters hoping to participate in the Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to contact and confirm their location with a hunt sponsor before Sept. 15.
DNR accepting pre-applications for 2024 surface water grants
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will award more than $6 million to local groups to protect and improve surface water.
Fish Like a GIRL
I was finally able to get into the Master Naturalist training this year, and have just begun that training at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters.
Public comment period now open for proposed permanent wolf rule
Scott Karel, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) policy specialist came to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) in August to review the gray wold harvest rule. He started with some background information on the delisting and relisting of the species.
Catherine Koele gives update on Wisconsin wild fire program overview
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildfire prevention specialist Catherine Koele spoke to the Natural Resources Board (NRB) about the department’s wildfire department.
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Town Line Lake Park is a favorite for many in the area
Town Line Lake Park was almost no longer a county park, but was saved when a group banned together to ask the county to keep the park and to offer their aid in updating and revamping the area.
Fish Like a GIRL
For those who do not fish tournaments, fishing can be a relaxing way to spend the day. Getting in the boat with family and friends and floating around the lake, or even grabbing a cane pole and fishing from shore, can make for a perfect day.
The Lake Where You Live
In the words on Minnesota DNR researcher Paul Radomski, “You would have to be living under a rock” not to know about the need to inspect and clean your boat on entering or leaving a lake to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Chew on This!
The recent Trout Lake Station open house had me thinking about crayfish (crawfish, as some call them). One of the studies there is looking at the decline of rusty crayfish in that particular lake. So I thought I’d share a little crawfish jambalaya recipe for anyone interested. Yes, you can …
Fish Like a GIRL
What a title for a book. This was a book my sister and I found going through some of my mom’s stuff that my stepdad brought over.
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