gengberg November 21st, 2008
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gengberg November 19th, 2008
It’s almost here, that nine-day period starting this Saturday, November 22 when about 650,000 hunters take to Wisconsin’s woods and fields hoping to bag a deer or two for themselves and friends. This is the 157th statewide gun deer season in Wisconsin with the deer herd now estimated to be somewhere between 1.5 and 1.7 million deer.
The discovery of CWD (chronic wasting disease) in 2002 in southwest Wisconsin changed deer hunting for some in this part of the state and some hunters even quit hunting due to the disease even though there has never been any problem with the disease affecting humans if the deer is properly cleaned and processed.
This area of Wisconsin is part of the 11-county South Central Region (SCR) where most of the land is within the chronic wasting disease Management Zone (CWD-MZ). Many rules and regulations have been made simpler unlike past deer hunting seasons where there were many statewide regulations and special seasons for the CWD zones. The special CWD zones have been combined into one large zone (the CWD-MZ) of 8,849 square miles and 18 Deer Management Units in 19 counties. Long gone are the smaller zones like the Disease Eradication Zone which has been included into the larger zone.
The main difference in the CWD-MZ and the rest of the state is that the entire CWD-MZ is unlimited Earn-A-Buck during the nine-day season, the muzzleloader season, the late archery season, and the late hunt. The other differences are; there is an antlerless-only season from December 11 to 14, deer tags are free in the CWD-MZ zone after you purchase a license, and free deer testing.
There is a new program for donating venison called Target Hunger. These days, there are many families looking for alternative ways to feed their families. Initially, the DNR paid for processing deer for donation to food pantries. But, with the hard times that the DNR is facing there no longer is funds available to pay for this program. But, this deer there is a new program in place to help the needy. Don Bates, the CWD operations chief, said that, “Hunters will be able to drop off their deer at participating meat processors as well as at Department of Natural Resources operated stations where Target Hunger volunteers will be present.” Continue Reading »
gengberg November 19th, 2008
As of November 17, 2008:
Fishing, Outdoor, and Event Reports for
Eagle River, Wisconsin,
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area;
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River out of Sportsman’s Lodge (Baudette,
Minnesota).
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EDITOR’S NOTE: No reports will be issued on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. Reports
will resume on their normal schedule, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008.
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THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
– Good action for musky, walleye, northern and crappies in the Eagle River,
Wisconsin area.
– Walleye continue to hit hard and often on the south end of Lake of the
Woods, out of Sportsman’s Lodge, Baudette Minnesota.
– Big muskies and northerns hitting hard, with good walleye action, and the
deer rut in full swing, in the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area.
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WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, and current calendars:
***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) — as of November 17, 2008:
(Head): Good action for musky, walleye, northern and crappies in the Eagle
River, Wisconsin area.
With the water temps in the low 40s in the Eagle River area, musky are
starting to bite aggressively and the action is consistently ramping up.
Fish over the dying/”garbage” weeds at the deep edge, OR fish over
hardbottom outside of the weed beds. The musky are slowly migrating to the
steepest edges on the deepest parts of lakes in the Eagle River area. Use
12-14 inch suckers on quick strike rigs, or cast rubber baits such as
Bulldawgs or Suzy Suckers. Deep diving crankbaits such as Depth Raiders and
Ernie’s are also working well.
Walleye action in the Eagle River area is good. Fish 15 to 30 feet of
water, over hardbottom areas. Use a jig and a minnow.
Northern are still hanging in and around the weeds in 15 feet of water or
less in the Eagle River area. Good action using medium suckers or chubs
under a slip bobber, or casting a Husky Jerk or smaller musky bait
Crappies are suspending two to six feet off the bottom in 20 to 30 feet of
water in the Eagle River area. Use a crappie minnow under a slip bobber.
Good action. Some perch are being caught while fishing for walleye in the
Eagle River area. Sizes are a mixed bag.
(Report for the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce based on Creative
Brilliance interview with licensed guides, Mat Hegy and “Ranger Rick”
Krueger of Guides Choice Pro Shop).
Contact info for Eagle River:
* Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
* Guide’s Choice Pro Shop, 715-477-2248
* George Langley, Eagle River Fishing Guides Association, 715-479-8804.
e-mail: fishing@eaglesportscenter.com Continue Reading »
gengberg November 16th, 2008
Guides and outdoormen Wally Banfi, Tony Puccio, and Gary Engberg talk local fishing opportunities in southern Wisconsin on the Wisconsin River, Lake Wisconsin, and the Madison Chain of Lakes for walleyes, sauger, northern pike, and muskies.
Hunting for deer, pheasants, and other game is discussed with the approaching deer season. The interview is with DNR Fish Technician, Scott Harpold during last week’s stocking of Leech Lake strain muskies on the Lake Monona where Gary caught up with him. Plus more outdoor tips and info. Tune into Outdoor Horizons Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WTDY 1670 AM in Madison, Wisconsin. Or go to wtdy.com where the shows are archived or this website
gengberg November 14th, 2008
Stormy Kromer’s Bear Hunting Camp at Lambeau Field
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Win a Lambeau Field Stormy Kromer
Stop by Stormy Kromer’s Bear Hunting Camp this Sunday at Lambeau Field’s Tundra Tailgate Zone! You don’t need game tickets to get in the TTZ.
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Sunday, November 16
8:00 am– 1:00 pm
Tundra Tailgate Zone at Lambeau Field
Are you a good shot?
Come by Stormy Kromer’s Bear Hunting Camp at Lambeau’s Tundra Tailgate Zone and try your hand at Bear hunting! (Fear not– no actual bears will be harmed at our camp. We’ll leave that to the Packers.) If you’re a good enough shot, you could win a Lambeau Field Stormy Kromer Cap or a Stormy Kromer tee shirt.
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If you don’t have a Lambeau Field Stormy Kromer yet, you can get one on the Packers Pro Shop website.
gengberg November 14th, 2008
Here is the link to a video of this buck before he was shot in velvet!http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/whitetail365/2008/09/exclusive-video.html
gengberg November 14th, 2008
Deer Hunters — check out this bow kill from one of our members in IOWA! http://www.myhuntingpage.com/imageviewer.asp?photoID=2887
Two nice racks with one shot! Congrats Jeremy, a once in a lifetime shot!BIG BUCK PHOTO CONTEST — get all your friends to enter their photos 100% FREE! Great prizes!
(we want all deer pics, 1st timers, kids, hunting party, even the little bucks & does too!)
Also, don’t forget our annual GRAND PRIZE webpage give-a-way! North Dakota Hunt for 2. All members are eligible; register all your hunting & fishing pals before 12-31-08.
It’s all at http://www.MyHuntingPage.com
“Show ‘em Whatcha Got!”
gengberg November 14th, 2008
Secretary Frank asked Department staff to put together a 10-year plan that blends recommendations from the citizen CWD Stakeholder Advisory Group and experience learned over the past six years since discovery of CWD in Wisconsin, with an assessment by staff of what can realistically be done to control the disease based on the best available science.
You can find the draft here: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/whealth/issues/CWD/plan.htm
The intent is to present the plan to the Natural Resources Board for adoption at its January 27-28 meeting. Between now and then we will be meeting with a variety of organizations and partners to go over the plan as well as seeking comments from others.
The goal for CWD management in Wisconsin over the next 10 years is to minimize the area of Wisconsin where CWD occurs and the number of infected deer in the state. This will require a sustained commitment of effort and resources to support the surveillance, research, outreach and education, and other tools necessary to reach this goal.
gengberg November 12th, 2008
This year’s show on deer hunting, Deer Hunt 2008, will air on your local Wisconsin Public Television station on November 13 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show highlights the upcoming deer hunting season and provides useful information to hunting enthusiasts.
Here’s a preview of what you’ll see on this year’s show: Deer Hunt 2008 - Promo
Best wishes for a successful hunting season!
gengberg November 12th, 2008
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation
November 7, 2008
USDA-Forest Service
ATTN: Appeal Deciding Officer
626 E. Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 700
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Re: Appeal of Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact fro Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Travel Management Project—September 22, 2008
Dear Appeal Deciding Officer:
This correspondence is the formal appeal document of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation filed pursuant to 36 C.F.R. Part 215 objecting to the Decision of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Supervisor published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on September 25, 2008. The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is the largest conservation organization in the state and is comprised of 161 hunting, fishing, trapping and forestry related groups located throughout the state. We were established in 1949 and are the state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. The organizations belonging to the Federation have over 100,000 members and are actively engaged in a broad range of outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and trapping, with many using the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest on a regular basis. The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation filed comments on the Travel Management Plan on August 8, 2008.
The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation has commented on the proposed decision and has reviewed the Decision Record before the Appeal Deciding Officer. Based on this involvement the Federation believes the Decision to close 2363 miles of road to vehicle travel in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (hereinafter Forest) is arbitrary and capricious, devoid of factual and legal underpinnings justifying the closure, is contrary to law and is based on a seriously inadequate public involvement process. As a result, the Federation is respectfully requesting that the Deciding Officer remand the Decision back to the Forest Supervisor for further public involvement and for the additional opening of substantial road mileage in the forest to vehicular traffic.
Preliminary Comments: The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation has as two of its priorities the protection of fish and wildlife and their habitat and the retention and increase of public access for hunting, fishing and trapping purposes. We are strong supporters of sound conservation principles and have historically been supportive of federal, state and local land management agencies in the accomplishment of their conservation goals when such management is done in a thoughtful, factual and scientific-based manner. However, we do not believe that the subject Forest Travel Management Decision meets those standards. Continue Reading »
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