Fishing Seasons

Planning on getting your line wet this Memorial Day weekend?

Fishing seasons usually begin the first weekend in May across Wisconsin, but some species have specific dates and times your can catch them.  For regulations and a list of fishing seasons check the Wisconsin DNR's site Wisconsin Fishing Seasons

Free Fishing weekend is June 2nd-3rd.  See fun programs and instructions offered across the state here Free Fishing Weekend Events

The DNR also has downloadable survey maps of Wisconsin's lakes, searchable by name or county.  Find your lake here Wisconsin Lake Maps

Hunting Sandhill Cranes

There seems to be support for a Sandhill Crane hunting season in Wisconsin, but those opposed say there are already enough animals hunted here.  Article from the Green Bay Press Gazette

MADISON — Outdoor lovers overwhelmingly endorsed the idea of hunting sandhill cranes, according to a tally state wildlife officials released Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress asked everyone who attended its annual statewide spring hearings Monday whether they support a sandhill season. Attendees approved the idea by more than a 2-1 margin, according to a count the state Department of Natural Resources released Wednesday afternoon.

The vote promises to give conservative legislators more leverage as they advance legislation authorizing a hunt — and ratchet up an already bitter debate in a state that both prides itself on its hunting culture and serves as home to the International Crane Foundation, one of the world's premier crane conservation organizations.

Full Story Wisconsin crane hunt wins widespread support

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