gengberg November 19th, 2008
Madduck’s new posting looks at swan hunting, the similarities between the economic collapse and looming duck crisis, and the flawed effort to recruit new hunters into the duck-hunting fraternity. You won’t find these insightful analyses anywhere else. Go now to www.Madduck.org
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 16th, 2008
—– Forwarded Message —-
From: Steve Winters
To: Friends of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 8:07:30 PM
Subject: Re: OUR river needs YOUR help again!!!I am Steve Winters, Vice President of the Wisconsin Smallmouth Alliance. It is amazing to me that anyone would be allowed to pump contaminated water into any river in our state, let alone the flagship of them all, the Wisconsin River. Even the papermills upstream stopped polluting the river by the early ’80’s, and are, for the most part only pumping water back into the river that is as clean or cleaner than they pumped out. There should be no exceptions made for anyone to do otherwise, as the Wisconsin River is one of our most utilized and publicly visible natural resources. Sincerely, Steven Winters
gengberg November 14th, 2008
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gengberg November 14th, 2008
Warm-Weather WaterfowlingDucks and geese change their habits during warm spells, and so should hunters
by Wade Bourne
Source: Stuart McCullough, Avery Pro-StaffIt happens virtually every duck season. Hunting has been going well. New birds are showing up with each cold front. Ducks and geese are moving and feeding in predictable patterns, and the shooting is steady.
And then a warm spell sets in. The wind shifts to the south or southwest and diminishes to a gentle breeze. Windbreakers are more appropriate than heavy parkas. Hand warmers are long forgotten. And for many hunters, the shooting simply disappears.
Skies that were buzzing with waterfowl a few days earlier now have far less traffic as ducks and geese respond to the balmy conditions. Hunters curse the warm weather and hope for a return to conditions that are more appropriate to the season.
So what’s a duck hunter to do? Stop hunting until the north wind returns? Absolutely not, say Tyson Keller and Hunter Johnson. Waterfowl still fly and feed when it’s warm, and hunting can be worthwhile for those who know how to adjust to the temperate conditions. While these two veteran waterfowlers agree that hunting is better when the chill is on, they don’t sit on the sidelines when it’s not. The season is too short for that.
Both Keller and Johnson are members of the Avery Outdoors pro-staff. Keller, a South Dakotan, routinely targets Canada geese that concentrate on Lake Oahe and feed in surrounding grainfields. Johnson runs Locked Wings and Labs, a guide service in Missouri, where he mainly pursues puddle ducks in flooded fields and moist-soil areas. “Because we’re a guide service, we have to hunt regardless of the weather conditions,” Johnson says. “When it’s warm, the hunting may not be as good, but we still take a fair number of birds.”
During warm spells, both Johnson and Keller adjust their hunting tactics to match changes in the birds’ feeding habits. When the next warm stretch hits, adopting some of their warm-weather strategies might help you stay in the action.
Ducks When the Heat is On
“There are two types of warm spells,” Hunter Johnson says. “The first is two or three warm days in the midseason. This is just a temporary warm stretch when ducks don’t feed as much and are in a loafing mood. When a spell like this comes along, ducks don’t burn a lot of energy, so they don’t move around as much looking for food.”
Johnson finds that when ducks do feed during a warm period, they gravitate to soybeans, moist-soil plants, and invertebrates. And when feeding during a warm spell, ducks are usually in a relaxed mode, scattered broadly instead of bunched up tightly. Typically, there will be several feet between each bird.
To match these feeding patterns, Johnson often changes locations to hunt over the right type of food. He also uses fewer decoys than normal and scatters them. “I’ll put 10, 20, or even 30 feet between each decoy,” he says. “This presents a contented look that is more natural to ducks in warm weather.” Continue Reading »
gengberg November 10th, 2008
Fishing and hunting tips and reports from pro anglers and guides Wally Banfi, Tony Puccio, and Gary Engberg. Tune in here, on line, or live Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WTDY 1670 AM.
gengberg November 10th, 2008
As of November 10, 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).
1. THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:
– The emerald shiner run on the Rainy River and an aggressive bite on Lake
of the Woods, both providing top-flight walleye action, out of Sportsman’s
Lodge, Baudette, Minnesota.
– Musky picking up, crappies and bluegills hitting well, with walleye and
northern average, in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.
– Great walleye, crappie and bluegill action, with a very good musky bite,
and big bucks abound for bow hunters as the rut is in full swing, in the
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area.
2. WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, and current calendars:
***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) — as of November 10, 2008:
(Head): Musky picking up, crappies and bluegills hitting well, with walleye
and northern average, in the Eagle River, Wisconsin area.
With the unusually warm temperatures, the musky bite slowed down markedly,
but cooler weather is starting to bring the musky bite back up in the Eagle
River area. Concentrate on deep weed edges over hardbottom areas. Fish 10
to 15 feet on clearwater lakes, and 6 to 10 feet on darkwater lakes. Run
suckers in the 14 inch range, or cast cramkbaits, Suzy Suckers, Bulldawgs or
glide baits.
Crappies are active in the Eagle River area. Fish either weeds in 15 feet
of water or less, or over deep water cribs or brushpiles in 25 feet of
water, where the crappies will suspend two to four feet off the bottom. Use
a crappie minnow under a slip bobber.
Bluegills are in the weeds in the Eagle River area. Fish 15 feet of water
or less. Use a crappie minnow or a chunk of crawler.
The walleye action in the Eagle River area is average. Fish deep weed edges
in 8 to 20 fee of water, depending on the lake. Use a jig and a minnow.
Northern are hitting in and around the weeds in 15 feet of water or less.
Use a walleye sucker or northern sucker minnow under a slip bobber, or cast
a Husky Jerk in a minnow or perch pattern.
(Report for the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce based on Creative
Brilliance interview with licensed guide, Mat Hegy 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
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gengberg November 10th, 2008
***Sportsman’s Lodge and Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge on the Rainy River,
and southern end of Lake of The Woods (Baudette, Minnesota) — as of
November 10, 2008:
(Head): The emerald shiner run on the Rainy River and an aggressive bite on
Lake of the Woods, are both providing top-flight walleye action, out of
Sportsman’s Lodge, Baudette, Minnesota.
Sportsman’s Lodge guests are limiting out on great walleye eaters in two to
four hours. Half ounce gold or green and white jigs are the presentations
of choice, jigging just four miles from Sportsman’s Lodge in the Lighthouse
Gap. The fish are hitting in 18 feet of water. On the Rainy River, right
in front of Sportsman’s Lodge by the “windsock,” a jig tipped with a shiner
has brought in many nice one to two pound eaters, lots of smaller fish, and
decent numbers of walleyes in the 20 to 25 inch range.
As soon as there’s a cold snap, some real good ice will be forming, so now
is the time to get ready for the best ice fishing of the year. Early ice
means a bonanza for walleye anglers. Make your reservations now for this
unique fishing opportunity at Sportsman’s Lodge.
(This report based on Creative Brilliance interview with Gregg Hennum,
co-owner of Sportsman’s Lodge. phone: 800-862-8602, or 218-634-1342; web:
www.sportsmanslodges.com)
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Highlights at Sportsman’s Lodges:
NEW - - : Fall Lund Alaskan fishing trips on the Rainy River. Fabulous
fishing in spots that bigger boats cannot access. Our brand new 18 foot
Lund Alaskan boat gets you into fishing that you’ve never experienced.
Guide, bait, tackle and fish cleaning, for up to four people, only $400 per
day.
– Sportsman’s motto is: “Hookem’ and cookem’.” Sportsman’s will be happy
to clean and prepare your walleye or sauger for you after a day’s fishing.
This is the best way to enjoy these super-fresh and delicious fish, and
still have some to take home with you.
– Sportsman’s Eagle Ridge property is forty miles out on Lake of the Woods
on Oak Island. Secluded and remote, but easily accessible and served by
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge as a base camp, which has great food,
beverages, supplies, gas, liquor, tackle, maps and grocery items. Eagle
Ridge has two cabins with accommodations for up to16 and is available for
extended stays. Continue Reading »
gengberg November 7th, 2008
November 7, 2008
For more information contact:
Ted Novin
203-426-1320
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) — the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry — issued the following statement in response to study results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released by the North Dakota Department of Health, showing no evidence that lead or “traditional” ammunition pose any health risk to those who consume harvested game meat.
Recognizing that hunters and their families may be concerned or confused by recent news reports about the study, NSSF encourages every individual who may consume harvested game meat to read the NSSF statement, fact box and CDC report made available in this news release.
Facts Hunters Should Know from the CDC Study . . .
1. Consuming game harvested using traditional hunting ammunition does not pose a human health risk.
2. Participants in the study had readings lower than the national average and well below the level the CDC considers to be of concern.
3. Children in the study had readings that were less than half the national average and far below the level the CDC considers to be of concern.
4. The study showed a statistically insignificant difference between participants who ate game harvested using traditional hunting ammunition and the non-hunters in the control group.
5. Hunters should continue to donate venison to food pantries. Continue Reading »
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