Fisheries Management

Hearing/Meeting

Public Hearing On Permanent Rule FH-19-24, Relating To Chs. NR 8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26 and 104 and the 2025 Fisheries Management Housekeeping Rule

This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FH-19-24, relating to chs. NR 8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26 and 104 and minor changes, corrections and clarifications to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2025…
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Overview Of The Status And Management Of Walleye In Northwest Wisconsin

This presentation will provide an overview of the status and management of walleye in northwest Wisconsin. We will share what makes for good walleye habitat and the types of waterbodies where walleye do well and discuss walleye stocking strategies. 
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35 years of Fisheries Management in Wisconsin’s Ceded Territory

We will discuss the management system for walleye and muskellunge, talk about common misconceptions and reflect on over 35 years of cooperative fisheries management. 
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Marinette & Oconto County Trout Habitat And Population Trends

Habitat improvement projects, population trends and management actions for three high-quality trout streams (South Branch Oconto, First South Branch Oconto and North Branch Beaver Creek) will be the focus of this talk.
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Green Bay Walleye Management Updates

In this presentation, all aspects of current Green Bay walleye management will be covered, including updated results from the large reward tag study that started in the spring of 2024 and will continue for the next several years, the size and age…
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Lower Green Bay Area Of Concern Habitat Restoration And Fisheries Monitoring: Year One Updates

Starting in March of 2025, the AOC fisheries team began collecting pre-data to evaluate the success of various habitat projects and inform future habitat work. We will be discussing the history of the AOC, upcoming habitat projects and our AOC…
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Trout Habitat Improvement Evaluations In Florence and Forest Counties

Ever wonder if trout habitat enhancement projects work? Greg Matzke, DNR fisheries biologist, recently evaluated the impact of a dozen different habitat projects on one of the best systems in his area. At this presentation, we will walk through them…
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Fisheries Habitat And Management In The Mecan River Watershed And Lake Puckaway Survey 2023 And The Upper Pine River

Learn about fisheries habitat and management in the Mecan River Watershed and the Upper Pine River from Shawn Sullivan and Steve DeVitt, DNR fisheries habitat biologists, and Scott Bunde, DNR fisheries biologist.
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Trout Habitat Improvement Evaluations on projects in Shawano and Waupaca Counties

Learn about trout habitat improvement evaluations on projects in Shawano and Waupaca counties from Elliot Hoffman, DNR fisheries biologist, and Kyle Kossel, DNR fisheries habitat biologist.
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Walleye Movement Study In The Winnebago System And Upper Fox River (Acoustic Telemetry) And Changes To Lake Sturgeon Movement

This presentation will summarize the movement of over 100 sonic-tagged fish throughout the Winnebago System.

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