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Outdoors notes: Noted guide to address Yahara Fishing Club
The Yahara Fishing Club will hold its monthly meeting May 13 at the VFW Hall, 133 E. Lakeside Street (at the corner of John Nolen Drive). The speaker is Carl Kaufmann. read story
When fishing, remember rules to prevent VHS
Fishermen need to pay attention to rules to help prevent the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia, a virus that can kill fish. It has emerged in some Wisconsin waters, but none near Dane County. read story
Fishing forecast 2008: A guide to all Madison waters
Fishing season begins Saturday, opening a new summer of opportunities on lakes and streams around Madison. read story
Eisele: Madison woman regroups after Cottonville fire
BIG FLATS -- Losing trees to fire causes heartache for every landowner, but for Nancy Livingston, previously of Madison, it was a double tragedy. When the Cottonville fire stormed through Adams County in 2005, Livingston saw 180 of her 280 acres go up in smoke in a matter of hours, decimating timber she was planning to sell to fund her retirement. read story
Outdoors: Creating a 'Natural Resources License' would help Conversation Fund
If people who hunt, fish and trap are required to purchase licenses to support wildlife, fisheries, law enforcement, and other programs to keep natural resources in good shape, why shouldn't others who also enjoy these resources also contribute? read story
Eisele: Some changes need to be made to protect natural resources
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." So it is with our world of natural resources, and the many challenges we face. Some of these include CWD in the deer herd and VHS in fish, shortages of fresh water, degradation of wetlands, loosening of environmental standards by the federal government, and political control of the Department of Natural Resources by the governor. read story
Eisele: Prairie chickens put on a show worth watching
The real Big Dance has nothing to do with basketball, but has everything to do with an annual spring ritual. It is taking place right now, as it has for the past century, at dawn on Wisconsin's grasslands. read story
Outdoors: Turkey hunters urged to make safety a priority
Wisconsin's 25th modern spring turkey hunting season opened early today and hunters need to be mindful of the regulations and safety precautions. read story
Outdoors: Besadny, Cohee, Husting to be inducted into Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame
This Saturday marks the 24th annual induction of conservation leaders into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. read story
Outdoors: Prairie chickens getting new blood
Wisconsin's remnant prairie chickens primarily live in the central portion of the state near several wildlife areas managed by the Department of Natural Resources. read story
