FISHING
Barrett promises free hunting, fishing and park admissions twice a year
Wisconsin NewsDemocrat Tom Barrett says Wisconsin would have free hunting, fishing and state park admissions on two weekends each year if he’s elected governor.
August 25, 2010
Men escape after truck, trailer slide into Mississippi River at boat launch in Hastings 
For good friends Randy Johnson and Jim Hunt, Monday morning was supposed to be spent floating on the St. Croix River and catching walleyes.
Instead, the two Farmington men escaped tragedy, then spent the new few hours watching from shore as crews fished their truck and trailer out of the water.
By Chad Richardson , August 09, 2010
In defense of fishermen who never have enough baits
Have you ever noticed that no matter how many baits you might have in your tackle box that there will be a day, once or twice a season, that you will not have the right bait, or if you do, it will not be in the right color. That is the nature of fishing.
By Mike Yurk , August 06, 2010
Notes From The Dockside: A change in plans
This trip had been planned for some time. There had been a number of e-mails back and forth and then some phone calls. William had a few days off work and said that we should go north and fish for smallmouth bass.
By Mike Yurk , July 16, 2010
DNR expects hot weather to cause fish kills in northwestern Wisconsin
Wisconsin NewsBluegill, bullheads, crappies and yellow perch are affected the most. State wildlife officials warn of the potential for fish kills in Polk, Barron, Washburn and Burnett counties.
June 06, 2010
Notes From The Dockside: Rain gear – it’s indispensable
It is one of those indispensable things. If you spend any time in the outdoors you need it. Over the years I have worn countless types of rain gear which has gone on to perpetuate a long standing love-hate relationship with the stuff.
By By Mike Yurk, Columnist , June 04, 2010
Coast Guard Auxiliary offers classes
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering boating safety classes in Hudson several times in the coming year. Classses will be at the St. Croix Marina, located at 16 First St.
January 27, 2010
White House agrees to carp summit
Wisconsin OutdoorsThe White House said yes to Gov. Jim Doyle's request for a summit on fighting the Asian carp in the Great Lakes. The meeting is planned for the first week in February.
January 21, 2010
For the Record
January 20, 2010
ATV users warned of thin ice
Wisconsin OutdoorsState officials say snowmobilers and ATV riders are taking too much of a chance by going on the ice this early in the season. A Muskego man was killed over the weekend after riding his ATV on Big Muskego Lake southwest of Milwaukee.
December 22, 2009
Musky tourney results
The fourth qualifying event of the 2009 Professional Musky Tournament Trail-Musky Hunter Magazine’s Fall Showdown was held on the St. Croix River near Hudson on Sept. 12-13.
September 30, 2009
Fish experts go high tech to find best spots for muskies to spawn
OutdoorsWisconsin fish experts used high technology to find the best places for muskies to spawn.
September 25, 2009
Zebra mussel meeting held
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public meeting from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Government Center, 1101 Carmichael Road
September 24, 2009
Musky tourney coming to Hudson, St. Croix
The scenic St. Croix River near Hudson will be the host of the fourth qualifying event of the Professional Musky Tournament Trail - the Musky Hunter Magazine’s Fall Meltdown on Sept. 12 and 13.
August 28, 2009
Willow River fishing contest: Youngsters set the pace
A somewhat chilly and overcast day couldn’t cool off the hot hand of Andrew Wright, 5, Logan, Utah, who won the fishing contest in the under 6 age group at Willow River State Park Saturday.
By Jon Echternacht , July 24, 2009
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