Ice thaws just in time for fishing opener

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
The usual suspects held a meeting at Johnnie’s Bar to plan another fishing opener trip to Big Chetak Lake near Birchwood. They are a general disorganization, so there wasn’t much specific discussion about itinerary or menu. Those things just take care of themselves. The big question was, “Has the ice gone out?” Jim Renslow reassured the avid anglers that the lake had opened up on April 26.

Kidneys in distress not good for kitty

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
Yesterday, Pipi came to the clinic with a very troubling history. A common, but extraordinarily beautiful three-year-old, tiger-striped domestic short hair cat, that hadn’t been eating well for several days.

Trout limits relaxed on upper Kinnickinnic River

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
EAU CLAIRE – Special fishing regulations on the upper Kinnickinnic River are being dumped, according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

October gun hunt included in 2008 deer hunting framework

05/07/2008 12:00 AM
A gun-only October deer hunt is part of the plan for this fall’s deer season, according to officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

DNR wants boaters and anglers to help in fight against invasive species, diseases

05/05/2008 12:00 AM
Boaters can be the first line of defense in stopping the spread of invasive water species say wildlife officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Opening day of a great Wisconsin tradition Saturday

05/02/2008 12:00 AM
Saturday will be the kickoff of one of Wisconsin's great traditions - the inland fishing season.

Calling all Toms

05/02/2008 12:00 AM
It’s time to talk turkey. Many Wisconsin turkey hunters have already been out in the turkey fields and woods either here or in other states that have earlier seasons.

DNA shows cougar killed in Chicago was one seen in S. Wisconsin

05/01/2008 12:00 AM
DNA tests prove it. A cougar killed by Chicago police last month was the same one spotted in January near Milton in Rock County.

Starting a new garden takes a bit of patience

05/01/2008 12:00 AM
In May everyone wants a flower garden. Nurseries, hardware stores, big-box home centers and grocery stores are overflowing with plants.

DNR reminds anglers of new walleye limits on Cedar Lake

04/30/2008 12:00 AM
Going fishing on Cedar Lake in Polk and St Croix counties on Saturday’s inland fishing opener?

Boaters asked to play it safe near locks and dams

04/29/2008 12:00 AM
It’s time to bid a farewell to winter and zip down to the river to make some waves.

No glass containers, new camper rules on Mississippi beaches after Memorial Day

04/28/2008 12:00 AM
Boaters and campers on the Mississippi River will have new federal rules to deal with after Memorial Day.

Record fish caught in Mississippi River off Pierce County

04/25/2008 12:00 AM
A Whitewater man broke a Wisconsin state fish record and he did it in the Mississippi River in Pierce County.

Playing at Lake George: 'Looney Tunes'

04/25/2008 12:00 AM
At first it was a little hard to believe your eyes. And ears. Those eerie-sounding, vaguely familiar birds swimming and diving across Lake George between EconoFoods and the White Pathway: Could those be…loons?

DNR adjusts walleye bag limits on several lakes in region

04/25/2008 12:00 AM
Daily walleye bag limits are being dropped on several lakes across the region by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources because of the annual tribal spearing harvest.

Wild Side: Are the outdoors still great?

04/25/2008 12:00 AM
“If you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise.” I didn’t need this opening line from the children’s song “Teddy Bears’ Picnic” as an incentive for me to get out into the woods as a child.