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World-Class Wildfowl Wood Sculptures with Gary Eigenberger

Two Rivers, WI- Listen to and meet world champion wildfowl artist in wood, Gary Eigenberger, on Tuesday, February 7^th, 6:00-7:30PM.

Gary will discuss the intricate art form, his beginnings and accomplishments, and show a PowerPoint presentation of recent pieces he has created. He will also have some of his one-of-a-kind carvings on display.

Gary won the "Best in World" title four times and 16,1st place Best of Show in the Masters at the Ward World Competition in Maryland. He is featured in many national arts and collecting magazines throughout the United States and his work can be found in various private and corporate collections, galleries, and exhibits.

Registration appreciated by calling Woodland Dunes Nature Center at 920-793-4007.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   Well, this past Saturday up at NWTC the 2017 Northeast Wisconsin Woodland Owners Conference was held. This was my fourth or fifth time attending the conference and trust me, if you even have 10 acres of woods, you can really get a lot of nice ideas how to manage it.  There is plenty of handouts and people from the DNR, Forest managers, and Paper Mills and Loggers available to talk to about your property. There is one person who I really like to listen to and that is Linda Williams who does a program called FOREST HEALTH UPDATE. She talked about the Spruce Budworm Outbreak in the state, Lecanium Scale control, Columbian Timber Beetle, Gypsy Moth, Beech Bark Disease, Heterobasidion Root Disease, Oak Wilt and how to control it, and the one that is effecting all of us today is the Emerald Ash Borer. Lots of discussion of Woodlot Ash Management.  If anyone reading this is interested in these issues and want more, contact Linda at the following:  Linda.Williams@wisconsin.gov. There was also a Panel for Assistance to Woodland Owners. There was a Master Logger/Forester, DNR and a large Paper Mill official. It was very interesting to see how to manage your woods and how to get more out of it. One of the other topics they talked about was: Cougars, Bears and Wolves.  Cougars are in Wis. and every one reported is investigated to make sure it’s not a house cat. Do not laugh, some reports did turn out to be a house cat, a huge one at that. Most of the cougars are males looking to mate with a female and they travel large distances to find one. Most of the cougars are coming from the Dakotas. Bears are numbering near 28,850 in the state this year. They are going to be issuing close to 11,500 permits in 2017. Once again, they like to wonder around and look for new areas to live. That’s why we see some in our county once in a while.  WOLVES, back in the 1800 there were between 3 to 5 thousand wolves in the state, mainly northern Wisconsin, Upper U P and Minn. In the 1960’s there was very few wolves left in this state. During the 1970’s and 80’s the population of wolves started to grow. There was only 25 packs than.  Now in the State of Wis. we have 222 packs of wolves with between 866 to 897 wolves. The DNR is using tracking collars on some of the wolves and one wolf was tagged in Northern Wis, traveled to the Upper U P, for a while then headed south towards Beloit, WI, and turned around to settle in the Tomah area where he is living now. A pack of wolves will need an area from 20 miles to 120 miles in diameter.  So next year watch for the ads for the conference or this blog site and you will really enjoy the time you spend there listening and learning about how to improve your woodlot. It runs all morning long from 9am till about 12:30pm.

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FISHING NEWS:   The Manitowoc County Lakes Assn. spends a lot of time working on our county lakes for the public to enjoy. This Fall the group place a new aeration system into the Weyer's Lake. They are hoping that with the aeration the lake will support larger and healthier fish, as well as contribute to an increase in water clarity. They along with the Manitowoc Unit of the County Fish & Game want everyone to be aware of the diffusers, as they will accelerate the annual loss of ice at their locations. It has been reported that the throw-ring which was installed at the lake has been removed. This is a piece of Safety equipment that is used in case some would fall through the ice. They are asking that those who might have taken it realize that they jeopardize the lives of area fishermen and please re-install it. Also, the MCLA is asking if anyone who has been using Weyer's Lake over the past few years to observe any changes in the water quality and fishery conditions due to the presence of the aerator. You may send a jot note through the MCLA web site at,  http://www.manitowoccountylakesassociation.org, or e-mail your observations directly to mcla@lakefield.net.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   The Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Assn. Directors met for their monthly meeting on Jan 25^th and held their election of officers for 2017. President is Geoff Wolf,  Vice-President is Dan Dufeck, Treasurer is Marilee Stueck, and Secretary is Elmer Schill.  These officers all work their butts off to help all sportsmen and women in Manitowoc County. Next time you see them, say Thank You for all their hard work. Do Not forget about all the other directors from all the clubs who also work very hard through the year to make the outdoors a better place for all of us. We need younger members to get involved in the local clubs to some day take the place of these county directors, as many of them have been on as directors for about 10 to 40 years already. We really need some new blood on the board, because many of us can’t live forever. Please go to the Fish & Game web site and look at which club you would like to join. www.mantyfg@org.  You will find a section that shows all the local units in the county. Please look it up.

NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT  for Jan. 26, 2017:  KANSAS: Senate Committee could soon vote on Legislation to REPEAL Self-Defense Law.  The Kansas Senate is holding a hearing on Senate Bill 53.  WASHINGTON: House committee to hear Restrictive Anti-Gun Legislation next week.  ARIZONA:  More public meetings scheduled on draft Target Shooting Plan for Sonoran Desert National Monument.  NEW MEXICO:  Senate committee to hear SB 48. NRA Opposed Legislation Criminalizing Private Firearm Transfers.  CONGRESS:  As part of an effort to roll back Obama-era regulations, Congress is expected to take up legislation as early as next week that would prevent the government from declaring some Social Security recipients unfit to own guns after they’ve been deemed mentally incapable of managing their financial affairs. LAWMAKERS:  Lawmaker to kill U.S. rule on guns next week. Congressional Republicans are set to overturn a slew of Obama-era regulations next week. NRA hails Republican attempt to overturn Obama-era ‘gun grab’.  Now here is something worth laughing about, AUSTRALIA bestows official honor on Gun Control Zealot. For the past 30 years Rebecca Peters has been at the forefront of gun law reform, both here and overseas. She helped build the National Coalition for Gun Control which worked with John Howard to reform the firearm law after the Port Arthur massacre. Just like must of the top stories I have written here, are mainly done by Democrats refusing to protect the Second Amendment.   NRA AIRING TV Ad for Sen. Jeff Sessions, ‘Will get criminals off Streets.’  We need an Attorney General who supports Police,  not Black Lives Matter. FINALLY: PETA folds circus, is now setting their sights on HUNTING.  In my eyes, PETA states for People Eating Tasty Animals. Right?   

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FISHING NEWS:  Well, the snowfall improves some outdoor winter recreation, but snowmobile trail and ice conditions remain marginal.  I will say this, I do not want anyone to go out onto any ice unless you are 100% sure it’s safe. Fox River is wide open at many points and the Bay of Green Bay is having a lot of water traffic this year. The ice breaker and ships were out in force this past week to get the last of the ships into Sturgeon Bay before ice breaking concludes for the year. Until we start having some very low temperatures even I won’t be walking out on any lake or the Bay. Of course, I’m a heavy person and it won’t take a lot to drop through the ice. Make sure you have all your safety equipment with you to protect you or help others. I’m not even going to tell you what the DNR report is due to the fact it was last weekend catches and look how much ice has broken up since then. Then there is the Fishing Derby for the Mishicot Sportsman Club and I sure hope and pray some fishermen come in with fish to win the derby. The clubhouse will be open Friday night and Saturday and Sunday all day. Your support will be greatly appreciated. PLEASE BE SAFE IF GOING OUT ON ANY ICE. 

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FISHING NEWS:   The Manitowoc County Lakes Assn. spends a lot of time working on our county lakes for the public to enjoy. This Fall the group place a new aeration system into the Weyer’s Lake. They are hoping that with the aeration the lake will support larger and healthier fish, as well as contribute to an increase in water clarity. They along with the Manitowoc Unit of the County Fish & Game want everyone to be aware of the diffusers, as they will accelerate the annual loss of ice at their locations. It has been reported that the throw-ring which was installed at the lake has been removed. This is a piece of Safety equipment that is used in case some would fall through the ice. They are asking that those who might have taken it realize that they jeopardize the lives of area fishermen and please re-install it. Also, the MCLA is asking if anyone who has been using Weyer’s Lake over the past few years to observe any changes in the water quality and fishery conditions due to the presence of the aerator. You may send a jot note through the MCLA web site at,  www.manitowoccountylakesassociation.org, or e-mail your observations directly to mcla@lakefield.net. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:     The Feb. meeting of the Manitowoc Unit of the Manitowoc County Fish & Game will be held on Thursday Feb. 2^nd at Lincoln Park Cabin #1. This is the regular monthly meeting and it starts at 7 pm sharp. There is generally a brief speaker or presentation and then the business meeting of the club. A lunch and refreshments follow this. Hope to see all of you there, and remember that the membership to this club is only $5.00 a year. What a deal, you can’t even buy a meal anywhere for $5.00 like a burger, fries, and drink. So how about it, a membership for $5.00?  See you there.

The Mishicot Sportsman Club will be meeting on Wednesday Feb. 1^st at their Jambo Creek Clubhouse starting at 8pm. A short meeting will be held and lunch and refreshments are available to all who attend. They will most lightly be talking about the Ice Fishing Derby held the weekend of Jan. 28-29 and who were the winners. Hope to see all of you there. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:    NRA-ILA  GRASSROOTS FOR Saturday Jan. 21, 2017,      Gun Owners Welcome Donald J. Trump as President of the United States.  Gun owners across the nation breathed a sigh of relief as Doanld J. Trump was sworn in Friday as the 45^th President of the United States. ( Thank God ).  Unlike Obama, Obama says GoodBye to America’s Gun Owners with a Presidential Order BANNING all lead Ammo. ( Likely will be short-lived ). Gun owners knew that Obama would not likely leave quietly. The only question was what else was coming?  Federal Appeals Court:  Chicago Violated Second Amendment…Again.    New York Times Relies on Gun Prohibitionist Propaganda, Stigmatizes Suicide. Web Scraping: A Means to Push the Anti-Gun Agenda.

In the Daily Alert from Friday Jan. 20^th comes the following news I think you will find interesting.  Illinois:  Senate Committee to Hear Suppressor Legalization Bill next week,    New Hampshire: House Committee to Hear Outrageous Anti-Gun Bill next week., 7^th Circuit Court of Appeals ( WIS ) strikes BAN on Target practice by Minors, and Near-Ban on Firing Ranges,  Anti-Gun Researchers: Trump win alters conversation on gun control research agenda,  Washington:  House proposal would require semi-automatic owners obtain annual licenses, complete gun safety course. ( These are the types of laws that DemocRats come up with.),  For the first time in history, California dealers sell more than a million guns in a single year. ( Thank you Obama and DemocRats),  New Mexico:  NRA takes issue with proposed gun legislation,  and finally  Firearms and Firearms accessory makers increasingly consider women buyers.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED will be meeting on Monday Feb. 6^th at 6:30pm at the Taus Town Hall.  This meeting is open for public attendance and memberships will be accepted too. Memberships are tax-deductible with costs from $20 to $99 at the Friends level. If able too, please come with ideas, suggestions, etc… for what you would like us to focus on this year. There will be a light refreshments, treats, kids coloring supplies as well. Any questions, etc, please contact Al Klingeisen at 920-901-5166 or Emily Endter at 920-323-3486.

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FISHING NEWS:   From the DNR report comes the following news. The FREE FISHING WEEKEND is still on, but just use caution wherever you decide to go ice fishing. A number of events have been cancelled due to deteriorating ice conditions, many others will go on as planned. Anglers out on inland lakes continue to report mixed bag of crappies, walleyes and perch. Perch are being taken on Shawano Lake ( drove past it on Wednesday and the lake was packed with fishermen all around the lake.) and anglers on Lake Altoona were catching nice sized panfish. Ice conditions on Green bay can be treacherous due to the large cracks that opened up last week, and ice has been broken up and re froze, making entry onto the Bay difficult in places. There are reports of cars and ATV’s going through the ice in places, so please be sure to check with the locals about the conditions on the Bay or any lake. Anglers at Voyageur Park report catching a mixed bag of walleye, perch, white fish, and white bass. Anglers were having some success at Stone Quarry for White Fish and at Volk’s landing for white fish and perch. 

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FISHING NEWS: New lake trout opportunities, brown trout stocking are topics for Lake Michigan fisheries meetings

http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=4155 

CLEVELAND, Wis. - Anglers interested in expanded harvest opportunities for Lake Michigan lake trout and 2017 stocking plans for brown trout are encouraged to attend two meetings on Jan. 26 at Lakeshore Technical College.

The first meeting will cover discussion of the proposed lake trout emergency rule and will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Following a short break, the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum will convene from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss brown trout stocking plans for 2017.

Both meetings are open to the public and will be held in the Lake Michigan Conference meeting room at Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Ave., Cleveland, Wis., 53015. In addition, both meetings will be broadcast online via MediaSite. Interested participants may join the meetings and provide comments by logging into http://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/fd9df42af4b3457fb31fdc1ebb3c44271d for the lake trout meeting and http://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/9b35d9295362427299078af2f6b451c31d for the brown trout meeting.

New lake trout harvest opportunities to produce economic benefits

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is moving quickly to develop an emergency rule to increase fishing opportunities for lake trout in Lake Michigan. A scoping statement for the emergency rule and a possible permanent rule were approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board in December.

The rule development effort follows a series of stakeholder meetings in 2016 during which anglers expressed interest in harvesting more lake trout. Comments received also favored changing the season length and other regulations for lake trout.

Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes District fisheries supervisor, said successful management efforts have improved lake trout populations in Lake Michigan. Currently, anglers are harvesting an average of 29,500 fish each year. The lake trout season is now closed from Nov. 1 to the end of February.

"Changing our lake trout regulations would certainly increase interest in targeting lake trout and would have a positive economic impact with benefits for guides, charter fishing businesses and many lakeshore communities," Eggold said. "We've listened to feedback from anglers and are moving as quickly as possible to put an emergency rule in place. We look forward to discussing this further with anglers at the January 26 meeting to learn more about their preferences for the rule."

Lake trout populations plummeted following the arrival of the invasive sea lamprey in 1936 and its rapid proliferation in the mid-1940s. Coordinated efforts among federal and state agencies aimed at lamprey control along with lake trout stocking and protective regulations have helped lake trout rebound. In recent years, natural reproduction also has improved in some Wisconsin waters.

DNR will use angler feedback gathered at the January meeting to develop specific language for an emergency rule to be presented to the Natural Resources Board at the March 1 meeting. In addition, stakeholders can comment until Feb. 8 via phone, mail or email at DNRLAKEMICHIGANPLAN@wisconsin.gov. If the proposal moves forward, the regulation changes could be in place as early as April 1 pending approval by the Natural Resources Board, legislators and the Governor's office.

Feedback sought for 2017 brown trout stocking plans

As part of efforts to address lakewide changes in the food web, DNR and natural resources managers in surrounding states have worked cooperatively to develop stocking strategies that support a balance in the ratio of predators to prey. Following numerous stakeholder meetings and input opportunities in 2016, DNR will pursue an approach that maintains a diverse fishery and maximizes opportunities for anglers while adjusting stocking to account for lower levels of available prey species such as alewives.

Based on DNR surveys, harvest rates for brown trout are the lowest of any salmon or trout species the department stocks and to meet lakewide management objectives, Wisconsin brown trout stocking will be reduced for 2017. Although some anglers are very successful with brown trout, the overall harvest rate per hour of angler effort targeted toward brown trout is 40.8 hours. By comparison, the harvest rate per hour totals for other species are:

• 9.75 hours for chinook;
• 15.7 hours for coho; and
• 23.2 hours for steelhead.

Todd Kalish, DNR deputy fisheries bureau director, said in particular the Wild Rose strain of fish have not adequately contributed to the sport fishery and will no longer be stocked into Lake Michigan. However, the department recognizes the importance of brown trout to anglers in a number of locations and brown trout stocking will remain a critical component of the Lake Michigan management strategy.

"We appreciate the interest in brown trout and the near shore fishing opportunities brown trout provide in many locations," Kalish said. "As a result, we will continue to stock seeforellen strain brown trout, which appear to survive better, live longer and grow larger than the Wild Rose strain. The current world record brown trout that was caught in Wisconsin was reportedly a seeforellen strain brown trout. We will continue to work with stakeholders in early 2017 to assess stocking priorities and locations."

DNR also intends to continue the offshore brown trout stocking initiative in Green Bay. The Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum meeting will be used to gauge angler preferences and maximize the benefits of the continued stocking. Scenarios for consideration may include allocations based on harvest success; proportional distributions by county; or other factors.

DNR intends to finalize the stocking strategy by February.

Stakeholders who are not able to attend the brown trout and lake trout sessions in person or join via the Mediasite links also may submit written comments. The deadline is Feb. 8. Send an email to: DNRLAKEMICHIGANPLAN@wisconsin.gov., or send a letter to: Bradley T. Eggold, Department of Natural Resources, UWM - GLRF - SFS, 600 E. Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204.

For more on Lake Michigan fisheries management, visit dnr.wi.gov and search "Fishing Lake Michigan." Background information including a copy of the presentation to stakeholders from earlier this summer can be found by visiting the DNR website and searching "Lake Michigan salmon and trout meetings."

The Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum offers opportunities for citizens and stakeholders to hear the latest research findings, management news and trends affecting the lake. The forum is facilitated by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute with support from DNR. Representatives from major sport fishing clubs on Lake Michigan and Green Bay, commercial fishers, the Conservation Congress and the University of Wisconsin System are formal members of the forum.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:     BILL CALLS FOR ABOLISHMENT OF ATF:    Wis. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner reintroduced a bill in the House of Representatives that would eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATF).  The bill is called ATF ELIMINATION ACT, calls for an ATF hiring freeze and would transfer the ATF’s current responsibilities to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).  According to the bill, the FBI and DEA would need to submit a plan for scaling down ATF affairs within 180 days of the bill’s enactment into law. Within one year, the FBI would have to issue a report to the General Services Administration regarding ATF property that will either need to transferred or excessed.  U S Rep. Sensenbrenner issued the following statement regarding the proposal: “Despite our country being trillions of dollars in debt, government spending continues to rise. Common sense budgeting solutions are necessary, and the ATF Elimination Act is one measure we can take to reduce spending, redundancy, and practice responsible governance. The ATF is a scandal-ridden, largely duplicative agency that has been branded by failure and lacks a clear mission. It is plagued by backlogs, funding gaps, hiring challenges, and a lack of leadership. These facts make it a logical place to begin draining the swamp and acting in the best interest of the American taxpayer.”   The AFT drew heat in 2011 after the so-called FAST AND FURIOUS OPERATION, in which the ATF willingly let Mexican drug cartels buy illegal firearms in order to track the guns and then arrest the criminals carrying them. The operation went drastically wrong as agents lost track of the guns. Instead of leading to arrests of high-ranking cartel members, the firearms were reportedly used in numerous murders in Mexico.

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FISHING NEWS:  From the DNR report they state that the ice on Lake Winnebago has reports of over a foot of ice on it and fishermen have been catching some perch with white bass in the deeper locations. When I was in Oconto on Monday, I was told that some fishermen were getting walleyes and perch at several locations with pike being taken near the river’s mouth. Angles at Voyageur Park in De Pere report taking walleyes, whitefish and some perch. Lots of anglers are flocked to Little Sturgeon Bay area this past weekend with mixed success reported for whitefish and perch. Sawyer Harbor area is reporting good catches for perch ad whitefish with some smelt being caught. 

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FISHING NEWS:   With fishermen going onto the ice lately, over the weekend some asked what is a safe thickness to go onto the ice. Here are some facts from the MINN. DNR and the Old Farmer’s Almanac.  3” to 4” safe for a single person to WALK onto the ice.  5” is good for a snowmobile or ATV, 7 ½” to 8” is god for a car or small pickup, 8” to 12” for a small truck (2 ½ ton gross) and 12” to 15” for a medium truck. Remember, these lakes around here have springs in them, so the ice depth can change within a few feet if near a spring. If you have questions, check with the local bait shops and/or contact other fishermen who have been out on the ice already. No fish is worth your life or those you love. Susie Q Fish Market will get you the type of fish if you really need it. Please be safe on the ice. 

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FISHING NEWS:  The Manitowoc County Lakes Association will be holding several meetings coming up. A planning and listening session with Gary Robinson, Manitowoc County Parks Superintendent, will be held on Thursday January 26^th at 6:30pm in the County Office Building, Room 300, at 4319 Expo Drive. As many of you know, Gary has been very successful in his administration of our lakes and parks in 2016. Especially notable is the planning and funding of the remediation of the diversion and the boat launch area at Silver Lake. Meet with Gary to discuss what you would like to see in 2017.

Then on Thursday Feb. 9^th at 6:30pm Lakeshore Tech. College, Manitowoc Training Room (use parking lot 6, Walkway 1, Entrance L7) come meet Paul Skawinski, Coordinator-Wis. Citizen Lake Monitoring Network UW-Extension Lakes Program Univ. of Wis., Stevens Point, sponsored in conjunction with Sanitary District #1, Cedar Lake. Paul will be in town to conduct a series of meetings and field exercise. Paul has done extensive work on the ecology of lakes beneath the ice, and authored several articles on the topic. For more information contact Scott Otterson at 920-903-9269 or email him at scottotter@aol.com.

The 2017 ANNUAL GOLF OUTING benefiting Pigeon Lake Association are being planned and are scheduled for probably a noon start. More information forthcoming. Contact Jerry Gus Gospodarek at 920-901-6664. 

“The Manitowoc County Lakes Association will protect and enhance the quality of area lakes and watersheds for the benefit of all.”

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   Missouri Introduces Bill to Hold Businesses That Post “No Guns” signs Liable. Most of us are frustrated by the prevalence of signs that prohibit us from carrying in various businesses that we encounter day to day. Another way would be how Missouri is dealing with it. There, legislation is being considered to hold businesses who prohibit firearms liable for injuries to people who could have defended themselves.  Certainly, businesses are averse to incurring liability. Such a remedy would bring more CPZ signs down faster. That’s good for everybody.

In local news, the Manitowoc County Deer Advisory Committee (CDAC) met at Viking Bow & Gun Club on Saturday at noon and there was only 13 citizens there to voice their opinions dealing with CWD issues. A very good point brought up by a committee member was, only 1,600 people in the whole state of Wisconsin submitted feedback during a public comment period which ran from Dec. 20^th to Jan. 3, 2017. 1,600 out of nearly 600,000 deer hunters in this state. Boy, all of you are really something if you do not care that much about your deer problems in the state. Listen, I’ve said this many times, if you do not care enough to take off 2 hours for the day to express your opinions or input into a state conducted meeting, please keep your mouth shut if you do not like how the rules are being made by those of us who did take the time to show up at the meetings. It’s always the same people at these meetings who care enough for a sport we are trying to protect.

From the NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS page, here are some of the titles making the news on Saturday Jan. 14, 2017.  #1. Your Members of Congress Need to Hear from You on the Hearing Protection Act of 2017. It’s listed as S.59 in the Senate and in the House it’s listed as H.R. 367.  Please call our legislators and ask them for their support of this bill. #2. The NRA Bids Farewell to Roy Innis, Civil rights Champion: June 6, 1934 to Jan. 8, 2017. He served on the Board of Directors for the NRA. He will be truly missed by all. #3. Jeff Session’s Devotion to the Constitution Shines through the Contentious Confirmation Hearing. #4. National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Lies and the Lying Lairs who tell them.  #5. Supreme Court asked to Review California’s Restrictive Carry Regime. #6. ALERT: WA State Proposes Draconin Gun Ban Bills., and finally #7. Increase in Violent Crime: National Trend Driven by Local Polities.

The DAILY ALERT FOR FRIDAY JANUARY 13^TH goes like this:  #1. Second Amendment Returns to Supreme Court in Peruta and Binderup. #2. Minnesota: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Legislation Introduced. #3. Indiana: Legislative session begins with Numerous Pro-Gun Bills Filed.  #4. South Dakota: Legislature Convenes, Important Legislation Coming Soon. #5. Wyoming: Important Self-Defense Legislation Introduced in the House. #6. Colorado: 2017 Begins with a Renewed Push to Repeal Magazine Limits.  #7. Missouri: Gun Bills Introduced—Your Action is needed this year!  #8. Vermont: Plan to Attend Annual Legislative Mixer on January 24^th.  #9. Constitutional / Permitless Carry legislation Introduced in North Dakota. #10. Armed Robber shot by Clerk, “They’re supposed to just hand over the money.” #11. NY Taxi Driver Brandishes Gun to Defend Himself against Ice Pick Attack.  #12. College Safety 101: Allow Floridians to exercise Right To Carry on Campus.  #13. Flordia: More Guns mean Safer Citizens, advocates argue. #14. And the BEST ONE OF THE WEEK: Armed Civilian Kills Suspect, Saving Life of Ariz. Trooper ‘Ambushed’ on Highway, Police Say. 

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HUNTING NEWS:  ATTENTION ALL MANITOWOC COUNTY DEER HUNTERS:  The CDAC meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday night was iced and snowed out, so the committee will meet this Saturday Jan. 14, 2017 at Viking Bow & Gun Club starting at 12 Noon and it will run till about 2 pm. Remember, if you do not show up and this county ends up with a Doe Season Only, no Buck hunting, you only have yourself to blame, not the DNR. This is your decision to make, not the state DNR. Be there or don’t cry if you end up with a season you do not like. You input is important, so use that voice to express your opinions. See you there. 

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MANITOWOC GUN CLUB 41st ANNUAL GUN SHOW

Sporting Collectables, GUNS & RELATED ITEMS,  BUY  SELL   TRADE
Sunday Feb. 5th, 2017  8am to 3pm  at  CITY LIMITS   3627 Cty. Trk. CR   South of Manitowoc
GENERAL ADMISSION IS $4.00,  Children under 12 years are FREE with Parents
Contact Tom Schulz, 1309 S. 26th St. Manitowoc, WI  54220   Phone 920-973-4905 or
E-mail: toms54200@yahoo.com.  Tables cost $20.00 each, Set-up at 6:30am

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RECIPE:   FILLET OF  FISH ( ANY KIND )
INGREDIENTS:  2 small fillets,  Lemon Juice,  Melted Butter, Salsa ( mild or medium or hot ) or you can use Barbeque Sauce instead,
PREPARATION:  Put fillet in glass cake pan ( greased), Brush with lemon juice and butter, Pour 1 jar of Salsa over top,  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes
Submitted to Fish & Game by Norb Cretton.

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RECIPE:  Being a new year and most guys are thinking of fishing, well, here is a recipe from the Manitowoc County Fish & Game 100th Anniversary cookbook called: BLUEGILL CHEESE BITES:
INGREDIENTS: 1.5 to 2 lbs of Bluegill fillets,  1 can of cheese puffs or balls - baked,  3 eggs,  1/4 cup of milk, Garlic and season salt to taste.
PREPARATION:   Crush cheese puffs into a powder and mix with garlic and salt. Place in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Beat eggs and milk together. Drench filets in egg mix and coat with cheese crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Serve with your favorite sauces. This recipe was submitted to the Fish & Game by an un-named member.

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EARLY TROUT SEASON OFFERS AN ANGLING ALTERNATIVE TO ICE FISHING
Anglers have a great reason to celebrate the New Year thanks to the return of Early Trout Season. The season starts at 5 am on January 7th and runs until midnight May 5th. According to the DNR Trout Specialist, the early catch and release trout season offer opportunities for everyone willing to wade or walk a stream bank in winter.
The extended trout season is generating new interest in trout fishing and encouraging more people to take advantage of our world-class trout streams. In addition to the exhilaration of the experience, there's also a beneficial economic impact since dedicated trout anglers are willing travel to new trout streams in pursuit of great fishing opportunities. Helpful information on whether to spin or not to spin can be found at dnr.wi.gov on the early trout season webpage. As for where to fish, Wis's official maps of classified trout streams have been updated and feature more than 4 additional streams that have been classified as trout waters since 2014. Early season anglers must have a valid 2016-2017 fishing license and trout stamp, licenses are valid from the April 1 through March 31 the following year. Access DNR's online licensing system by searching "Go Wild.wi.gov."  Enjoy fishing Wisconsin's trout streams in winter. The views can be spectacular, the fish are biting and it's great to be outdoors!

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2017 National Pheasant Fest & Quail on February 17-19 in Minneapolis Convention Center

On Friday Feb. 17 from 12pm to 8pm you will be able to see sections on Upland Hunting, Wild Game cooking, Habitat Help Room, Bird Dog Bonanza, Pollinator Plaza and the Youth Village.  The Sat hours are from 9Am to 6pm and Sunday hours are from 9am to 4pm.  The 2017 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and the cost is buy 1 ticket for $10 and receive one FREE.  Remember, this is the Largest Upland Hunting and Conservation event in the World, Here are some Organizational Facts about this group. They have over 149,000 members, that's 132,500 for Pheasants Forever and 16,500 for Quail Forever. This includes 15,000 Ringnecks ( Ages: 17 & Under )  and 2,000 Whistlers ( Ages: 17 & Under ).  Program Expenditures: 63% Habitat Improvement, 24% Land Acquisition, 7% Public Awareness, 1% Habitat Equipment and 5% Conservation Education and other. Note: 91% of Members Hunt.
HABITAT CONSERVATION:  15.8 Million Historical Acres Impacted, 517 Thousand Historical Habitat Projects, 15 Thousand Wildlife Habitat Projects in 2015, $708 Million Historical Habitat & Education Program Expenditures.  187,349 Acres & 1,495 Land Acquisitions since 1982.  NO CHILD LEFT INDOORS: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's NO CHILD LEFT INDOORS INITIATIVE is dedicated to working with members, chapters and our conservation partners to provide opportunities for youth and their families to share our outdoor traditions and develop a conservation ethic.
I have some Complimentary One Day Pass Tickets to give away, so contact me at roger@VLoutdoormedia.com. 

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2017 NWTF  CONVENTION AND SPORT SHOW
Come to Nashville, TN on February 15 to 19 to be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. It's a really great place as my son and I spent some time there two years ago. On top of that, Nashville is a great place to have some wonderful nights out on the town. We found a super great hidden little pub inside a back-alley that served the best food around. So if you really want to have a wonderful time, sign up now for the convention and go enjoy the Southern style of living. The people are great down there and so helpful if you have a problem.

2017 NATIONAL PHEASANT FEST & QUAIL CLASSIC
February 17-19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center for the 2017 Pheasant Fest. Whatever your passion - whether it's pheasant or quail. conservation, bird dogs, shooting, cooking wild game, or passing on our hunting heritage to the next generation, 2017 National Pheasant Fest & Quail classic has something for you. Call 877-773-2070 for more information.

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WISCONSIN: 2017 LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONVENES THIS WEEK
This week, the Wis. Legislature began its 2017 legislative session. As in 2016, the legislature can expect to see both pro and anti-gun agendas this year. It is important that gun owners and sportsmen across the Badger State stay actively involved in these issues throughout 2017.  Your NRA-ILA will continue to fight off attacks and advance reforms that promote and protect your Second Amendment rights and hunting heritage.  To help assure success in 2017, please continue to check: www.NRAILA.org  for alerts on the latest action items.

NRA-ILA  DAILY ALERT FOR FRIDAY JANUARY 6, 2017  HEADLINES FOR THE WEEK

40 Percent Myth Further Debunked by Suspiciously-timed Harvard Report: Lets just say the Harvard Report lies thru their teeth about background checks to purchase firearms. What do you expect from a Liberal institution and Ivy  college. They all lie to make their reports look like they are important. State Department Snubs Congressional Concerns: Pres. Obama is working hard to make his last days in office count. Unfortunately for the nation, his concern as usual is partisan politics, not good governance. ( Apparently there are no golf courses open at this time of the year near Washington DC.)  Boston University Continues to Tout Flawed Gun Research:   The research is flawed so badly it has the behavior of a mule. Gun Shy Professor Claims Need to Counter Campus Carry: Remember when you went to college to learn something important, now these college professors want to debate social issues like guns. Finally:  THE BATTLE TO CONFIRM JEFF SESSIONS AS ATTORNEY GENERAL IS UNDERWAY!!!  NRA MEMBER ACTION NEEDED NOW!!!  Contact your U.S. Senators Baldwin and Sen. Ron Johnson. You can pretty well bet Sen. Baldwin will never vote for us firearm owners, never!  Orlando Democrats seek semi-auto ban in Florida: Democrats in this state for 2017 are after specific guns and "parts that convert a firearm into an assault weapon"---such as large capacity magazines--which would be prohibited under their proposed law." and here is the best story of all times... CZECH GOVERNMENT TELLS ITS CITIZENS HOW TO FIGHT TERRORISTS: SHOOT THEM YOURSELVES!!!!!

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MISHICOT SPORTSMEN'S CLUB   27TH ANNUAL FISHING DERBY and RAFFLE
13804 Jambo Creek Road, Mishicot, WI 54228

January 28th and 29th.  Entry Registration Ticket must be Purchased Prior to Fishing and Presented when Registering your fish. The Clubhouse will be open on Friday night the 27th and will be OPEN Saturday and Sunday at 7am. Refreshments available all weekend.
RAFFLE PRIZES ARE:
1st        Thompson Center Venture Camo WS  7MM
2nd        TIKKA T-3 SYN   .308 cal.
3rd        Crow Bar Wing & Beer Party ( Jeff & Andrea Novak )
4th         1/4 Barrel Beer Party  ( Round Em Up )
5th         Gift Certificates   ( Fat Boyz II  Tisch Mills )

Drawing for Raffle prizes will be on January 29th at 5pm at derby clubhouse. Need Not be Present to Win. Come on out and see all the fish caught. See you there!!!!

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ATTENTION ALL CITIZENS WHO LOVE OUR CONSTITUTION and 2ND AMENDMENT

I received on December 31st a request for money to help Russ Feingold fund the re-election of Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin who are both up for re-election in 2018, and he states that you can bet that Donald Trump and his cronies are going to attack them with all they have.
Really citizens, haven't we had enough of the LIBERALS FOR 8 YEARS OF SCREWING WITH OUR CONSTUTITIONAL RIGHTS. Criminals today have 100% more rights then the average citizen, and look at all the criminals that the Muslim Terrorist Obama released from prisons around the country. Yes, he was a terrorist loving Muslim in my opinion and look how he is trying to jammed up the country in the last few weeks he's still in office. As I have always said to many readers, once he's out of office, we as citizens need to take away ALL Secret Service protection for him and family and let his black brothers in Chicago protect them. He will continue to work to dis-arm all citizens in America and I feel it's time to release him back to his community and let them protect him.
Getting back to Russ Feingold wanting me to donate money to help the Liberals is a joke in of its self. Feingold wants us to support two progressive champions in the Senate, Warren & Baldwin. Two peas in a pod, lesbian and a nut case. Feingold states:"I'm going to do everything I can to fight back against president elect Donald Trump and his terrifying vision for the future of our country. I can think of no better way to show him that than by supporting two of the Senate's key progressives who are up for re-election in 2018: Tammy Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren." Well citizens, do you really think it's a good idea to re-elect a pair of nut cases who have done nothing for the middle class citizens other than to take my money and give it to people who are to lazy to work for a living today. The fight is on again for our Rights! Let's get rid of all Liberals in either party and put God Fearing people in office now. In God we trust, but keep your powder dry, you might need it if more liberals get into office again.