Fishing
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DNR Investigating Fish Mortality Events In South Central Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating fish mortality events in two different locations in south central Wisconsin. The first is in the Buffalo Lake Watershed in Marquette, Green Lake and Columbia counties. The second is on the Yahara River in Stoughton. Due to recent heavy precipitation, additional reports of fish mortalities are likely, and the DNR will continue to investigate reports as they come in.
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Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Application Deadline Is Aug. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024.
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Northern Zone Smallmouth Bass Harvest Season Opens Saturday, June 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the smallmouth bass harvest season begins June 15, 2024, in the northern zone.
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Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board will conduct a hybrid meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
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Support Walleye Research While You Fish At Escanaba Lake
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that after 20 years of limited harvest, Escanaba Lake in the Northern Highland Fishery Research Area will have an open walleye season this year starting on Saturday, June 8.
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Walleye Rehabilitation Effort In Oneida County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public informational meeting at 6 p.m. on June 4, 2024, at the Rhinelander DNR Service Center to discuss a walleye rehabilitation effort on Crescent Lake in Oneida County.
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Public Meeting On Walleye Management And Rehabilitation On Crescent Lake
The Wisconsin DNR will host a public informational meeting to discuss a walleye rehabilitation effort on Crescent Lake in Oneida County.
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Northern Zone Musky Season Opens May 25
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2024 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 25 and runs through Dec. 31.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing On Emergency Rule FH-03-24(E), To Revise Ch. NR 20, Relating To Minocqua Chain Walleye Harvest Regulations
This is a public hearing on an emergency rule FH-03-24(E) to revise ch. NR 20, relating to Minocqua Chain Walleye harvest regulations
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DNR To Host Meeting On Lake Michigan Lake Whitefish Trawl Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at Lakeshore Technical College to discuss current and future rules governing the trawling for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan.