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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS  VOL. 24  #8:   Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Ignores Heller: NO Protection for Guns it deems “Dangerous.” Many of the lower courts have been Making up their own rules when it come to the Second Amendment. Many of these lower courts had Obama hand-picked Judges placed on the benches and they are refusing to follow the U.S. Supreme Court rulings in Heller and McDonald cases, which shows that the fight for your gun rights are still very real. The 4^th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that America’s most popular types of rifles, banned in the State of Maryland, have NO Second Amendment protection.  AMICUS BRIEFS filed in Support of Petition for Supreme Court Review in Peruta Right-to-Carry Case by the California Rifle and Pistol Assn., which seeks to confirm that the Second Amendment protects the right to carry a firearm for self-defense.  LAST CHANCE!  Urge your Senators to confirm Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the Interior. The vote to confirm him is coming up this week. JUSTICE RUTH BADER (83 YEARS OLD) GINSBURG:  Praises Legacy Media in interview with British Press. She claims to have a way to go in her career. A FOURTH CIRCUIT TRIFECTA: NEW RULINGS CONFIRM NEED FOR JUDGES WHO RESPECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT.   TAXACHUSETTS: Bay State Politician wants to Soak Gun Owners, In an attempt to further punish Massachusetts’s beleaguered gun owners a State Senator has introduced legislation to include a raft of Gun Control measures, not the least of which is a 4.75% “sin tax” on all firearms-related activity. (That’s means, hunting, trap or skeet shooting, pistol or Rifle shooting, target shooting, etc…) DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL NRA-ILA APP TODAY!  

DO NOT FORGET ABOUT THE LENT WALLEYE FEED SPONSORED BY THE MANITOWOC UNIT OF THE MANITOWOC COUNTY FISH & GAME PROT.ASSN. ON MARCH 2^ND AT LINCOLN PARK CABIN #1 STARTING AT 4:30 PM. TAKE OUTS ARE AVAILABLE. 

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FISHING NEWS:  Well the fishing on the Fox River this past week was really good with over 100 boats on the river. I witness three pontoons near the river’s mouth fishing by the yacht club and power plant. Most of the boats were near the Hwy 172 bridge to Voyageur Park. Fishing in Southeastern Wis, the fishermen were getting catches of Coho Salmon and brown and rainbow trout near the Milwaukee Harbor and in Oak Creek. If you are fishing near the Oak Creek area, browns are being taken by just about everyone. Of course, now that the snow and colder weather came back, who will know what has been going on down there this weekend. During the warmer weather, walleyes were being taken on Lake Wisconsin. Anglers at Geano Beach reported several pike and 30 fish registered at a tournament last week Saturday. Along Door County, anglers fishing in Little Sturgeon were reporting about 14-16 inches of ice, but the warmer temps since then, has broken up most of the ice. It’s no longer safe to be on any ice. For the third day the Sturgeon Spearers did not report any fish speared, mainly because no one is spearing anymore due to the ice being gone. So it pretty much ends the 2017 Sturgeon Spearing Season. Totals will be coming out later on this week. Fishermen have been on the East and West Twin Rivers this past week, I haven’t heard of anything being taken yet, but I have to hand it to the younger boys I see down there trying to catch something. Those boys are the true fishermen of the future. Good Luck boys!

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   LAKESHORE DUCKS UNLIMITED will be holding their banquet on Thursday April 6^th, 2017 at City Limits Banquet Hall, 3627 County Rd. CR, Manitowoc, WI.  Cost is $40 and a Youth membership is only $30. Online Ticket sales end on April 5, 2017.At 5:30 PM Cocktails and Raffles, with a 6:30 PM Dinner. The hall will be open from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. For ticket information contact Stephanie Mittnacht at 920-758-2287. If you care about the future of Duck Hunting, join now and help support the sport of your life.

UPCOMING EVENTS TO REMEMBER:   This coming Thursday March 2, the Lent Walleye Feed at Cabin #1 starting at 4:30 pm till the fish are gone. Help support the Manitowoc Unit of the County Fish & Game Prot. Assn. On March 4^th  Saturday, the Francis Creek Sportsman Club will be holding their ‘SHOW OFF YOUR BUCK’  contest all day long with refreshments and food available to all who attend. Bring the whole family to have fun. Also on March 4^th is the Shoto Conservation club’s 1^st Annual Crow Shoot. Remember, all these clubs today cannot continue to do all their projects without the help of you, the Public. On behalf of all the clubs, thank you for your support. Thanks for all your help.

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FISHING NEWS:  WALLEYES FOR TOMORROW,  Manitowoc Chapter Banquet,  Banquet Tickets will be limited to 400. Saturday March 18, 2017 at the City Limits Bar & Banquet hall. 5:00 PM Refreshments, 7:00 PM Dinner.  Tickets are $35.00,  $40.00 at the door, and includes dinner and a chance to win some fantastic door prizes. There will be Door Prizes, Gun Board, Sportsman Board, Let’s make a Deal, plus various Auctions and Raffles.  Limited Tickets are available from Randy Schlies, 920-323-3863.  Ask about Walleye Bucks. WFT=Increased Production, Be a Supporter.

STURGEON SPEARING UPDATE:  The 2017 sturgeon spearing season on Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes may not be officially close until Sunday, but Mother Nature made a strong case otherwise on Friday.  Friday marked the second consecutive day that 0 sturgeon were harvested on the Winnebago system. With all the ice floats piling up on the shores, I would be safe saying not too many more sturgeon will be speared. The total amounts of sturgeon taken will be released on either Sunday or Monday this week. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   Here is a list of upcoming Gun Shows that Bruce Grossheim supplied to me.  March 5^th  at the Swan Club, sponsored by the Fort Onieda Muzzle Loaders;  and one at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds April 8^th and 9^th sponsored by the Wis. Gun Collectors. Sat. from 8am to 5pm and Sunday from 8am to 3pm. No better time than now to stock up on firearms the way the liberals are acting in America, and the way some states that are run by Democrats are drawing up firearm laws against all owners or taxing them to death to pay for the debts they are running up to help those too lazy to help themselves.( This writer’s opinion only)

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FISHING NEWS:   As I was driving over the Fox River Tuesday morning by Hwy 172, the river was starting to fill up with fishermen from the park in De Pere to the bridge. Bruce Grossheim reports that the walleyes were hitting there. I spoke to fishermen who were fishing near the mouth of the river and had some luck, but nothing to bring home. The 28” length is in effect March 1^st and the limit is still 5 fish.  Ice conditions on the Bay is getting very dangerous in spots, so no more vehicles or ATV’s on the ice. In fact, if you really care about your life, stay off the ice please. We all need your help to protect our Outdoors from those who continue to try to stop all sportsmen and women from enjoying our sport. If you have to go onto the ice, please be careful. 

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Friends of the Branch River would like to invite you to our next public family event to be held Sunday, April 23^rd @ 12:30 pm at the Manitowoc Public Library! We will be hosting the Fox Valley Herp Club upstairs in Balkansky Rooms B and C. This neat group will do a short presentation on reptiles and then the fun starts with lots of hands-on interaction with many snakes, turtles, and other reptiles big and small!! We will also have treats from Cravings in Whitelaw afterwards for your enjoyment! This is a FREE family event but donations are strongly encouraged to help support our group. We will also have information available for you to learn more about our group and getting involved and/or becoming a member.

We are offering a summer camp scholarship to 12 – 17 year olds through Maritime Museum—Watershed Ambassadors Summer Camp! This requires a membership and some volunteer work with us. The week-long daycamp is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys the outdoors!

We also are offering scholarships to those who are currently enrolled in Conservation/Natural Sciences based secondary education majors. We are looking for like-minded individuals to help continue our grassroots saga in the years to come. Become a member of our group and then show proof of your enrollment, etc and you may be a lucky recipient of up to $1,000 scholarship depending on number of applicants!

We will be ordering trees shortly and members will be granted first dibs on trees before we have our planting workday (spring date TBD based on tree shipment). We will offer planting services to members/event sponsors as well. If you have/know a high schooler in need of some community service work, please contact us for this planting project in Spring, or during our bridge crossing garbage pick-up day scheduled for Saturday May 20 (rain date Sunday May 21 afternoon). Anyone can help us do a part in cleaning up our earth…. If you are interested in helping out contact either Al or Emily at the numbers below or send Friends of the Branch River Watershed a message on Facebook. After the bridge clean-ups we will host a simple lunch to thank our volunteers.

Brat frys will be Saturday April 29 and Friday June 30 @ Rob’s. Come buy a brat or burger and support a great cause!

Our annual Dodge Preserve Trail Run/Walk will be held rain or shine Saturday October 7^th.

Al Klingeisen- FOBR President (920)901-5166 and Emily Endter—FOBR Secretary (920)323-3486

FOBR P.O. Box 301 Whitelaw, WI 54247

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Friends of the Branch River would like to invite you to our next public family event to be held Sunday, April 23^rd @ 12:30 pm at the Manitowoc Public Library! We will be hosting the Fox Valley Herp Club upstairs in Balkansky Rooms B and C. This neat group will do a short presentation on reptiles and then the fun starts with lots of hands-on interaction with many snakes, turtles, and other reptiles big and small!! We will also have treats from Cravings in Whitelaw afterwards for your enjoyment! This is a FREE family event; donations are appreciated. We will also have information available for you to learn more about our group and getting involved and/or becoming a member. Thank you to Lakeshore Dental and Manitowoc Public Library for sponsoring our Spring Event!

OUTDOOR NEWS:  Mark your calendars for the biggest Sports Show in Wisconsin on March 8^th to the 12^th. Show will be at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park at 640 S. 84^th Street, West Allis, WI. You can see more at:  JSSportsShow.com. You can also call: 888-488-4286. Pick your adventure like:  Hunt Big Game in Montana, Go Boating, Take Archery lessons, Get a Fishing License, Tie your Flies, Learn how to train your hunting dog, Fishing in Canada, and the many magazines that you can subscribe too. This is a huge building, so put on some very comfortable shoes and make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to view everything. Spend a weekend there, that way you can take your time looking at everything.  

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FISHING NEWS:   Well the second weekend of the 2017 Sturgeon Spearing Season came to an end. A total of 17 fish were taken, 14 coming from Lake Winnebago and 3 more from the Upriver Lakes. Largest fish taken today was a 132.2 pounds and registered at Calumet Harbor. Starting Monday the 20^th, only 3 registration stations will be open. Stockbridge Harbor will be one and the DNR Asylum Bay Fisheries HQ will be for Lake Winnebago and Critter’s will be for the Upriver Lakes. Remember fishermen, make sure the ice you are traveling on or walking on is safe enough to hold you, as this warmer than normal temps are killing ice conditions on all lakes and rivers, around the state. 

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FISHING NEWS:  Saturday’s Sturgeon Spearing day ended with a total of 31 fish taken. 20 of them from Lake Winnebago and 11 from the Upriver Lakes. With the drop in harvest the last few days it looks like we will have our first 16 day season on the Upriver Lakes. The fishing season is at the ½ way point as of today and many of the fishermen have called it a season due to the ice conditions, but there is still a number of diehard spears still looking to fill their tags. DNR pilots was up in the air today for an aerial shanty count and there were still 826 shanties on Lake Winnebago this morning and another 90 on the Upriver Lakes.

OUTDOOR NEWS:  Here is a calendar of events for two county sportsman clubs:  Westshore Sportsman Club in the month of March 2017 will be holding the following: March 12^th, Sheephead Tournament at 1PM,  March 18^th  Crow Shoot-contact Chris at 920-323-2087;  April 8^th: Relay for life Cancer Shoot 50 Bird Lewis:  April 14^th: Good Friday Perch Fry;  April 22^nd: Shoot for Education 50 bird Lewis from 10AM to 3PM. To register for the Hunter Education class, call Mike Casebeer at 920-553-1255.

Viking Bow & Gun Club events are as follows: March 11^th A Sportsman’s Rummage sale from 9 AM to 3 PM.;  March 27^th is Hunter Education course Pre-registration starting at 6 PM;  with classes starting on April 3^rd, 4^th, 6^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 13^th starting at 6 PM. On Saturday April 15^th starting at 9 AM the class will be on the ranges. Registration is open until March 17^th for Viking and call Jeff Lyon at 920-797-9307.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA  GRASSROOTS :    Senate votes to Block Obama Social Security Administration Gun BAN; Legislation heads to President Trump’s desk.;  ATTENTION ALL VOTERS and LOVERS OF THE OUTDOORS, Urge your Senators to confirm Ryan Zinke for Secretary of the Interior;  NRA-Backed Resolution to stop Obama Attack on State Wildlife Management Passes House;  MEDIA SMEARS THE DISABLE, MISINFORMS ON SOICL SECURITY GUN BAN, IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONSIDER THE MEDIA’S INACCURATE FIREARMS COVERAGE AS ANYTHING BUT WILLFUL;   CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR covers for failed policies by Increasing Fees on Gun Owners. (He’s a Democrat Governor);   Download the Official NRA-ILA App Today!  You will be able to get all the information I am writing about in these articles to see for yourself. ATTENTION!!!!  SOUTH DAKOTA: Bill introduced to SILENCE NRA Communications, yes you read that correctly, recently introduced in the house of representatives is House Bill 1200, Legislation that would severely limit your NRA-ILA ability to communicate with its membership in South Dakota;  UTAH:  Provisional carry legislation to be heard on House Floor;  GEORGIA: Multiple Firearm-Related Bills to be considered in committee Next week;  HAWAII: Hearing Protection Legislation passes out of Committee; Anti-Gun Bill Scheduled for Committee Hearing next week;  NRA-Backed resolution to stop Obama attack on State Wildlife Management Passes House;  FLORIDA: Appeals Court strikes down Florida law that barred physicians from asking about gun Ownership.  WASHINGTON: One Anti-Gun substitute dies in committee,, Another is headed to the House floor. 

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Outdoor News:   Some crop fields are opening up and the deer have been out in full force, so please be cautious driving at dawn and dusk when movement as it its peak. Some bucks are still holding their antlers. Turkey flocks are beginning to break up and begin their spring territory battles and mating rituals. Raccoons have been very active recently.  Lots of waterfowl were migrating across Southern Wis. this week.  Geese are moving through en masse with multiple observers reporting the first large pushes of Canada and white-front geese. Oh, those large mouth sandhill cranes are moving back into the area. Lots of birds showing up too. Oh, have any of you seen Robins?  I had 5 of them in my backyard a few weeks ago when the temps were warm .

Are you wanting to go some place warm and have a nice time. How about the NRA’s 146^th Annual Meetings & Exhibits featuring 15 acres of Guns and Gear. This year the meetings will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia from April 27 to the 30^th, 2017. This four day event will be attended by tens of thousands of Patriots and the most spectacular displays of firearms and shooting and hunting accessories in the world.  For More information, including tickets, visit  www.nraam.org.

The NRA Concert with NRA Life Members Hank Williams Jr. and Lee Brice will be open only to a very limited number press members.

ATTENTION ALL SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN INCLUDING THE NON-HUNTING PUBLIC.  Join us for a Public Hearing/Meeting on April 10^th, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the U-W Manitowoc, 705 Viebahn Street, Manitowoc, WI.  This is the DNR Annual Spring Fish & Wildlife Public Hearing and Wisconsin Conservation Congress Annual Spring County Conservation Meeting. Provide input on proposed changes to fish & wildlife regulations;  Elect local Wis. Conservation Congress delegate representatives;  Introduce your ideas for change as citizen resolutions; Share your thought and learn from others;  and be sure your voice is heard .  For more information go the   dnr.wi.gov and search for “Spring Hearings”.  If you do not have access to the internet, call 608-266-0580. 

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FISHING NEWS:    Open water fishermen were seen this week on the Menominee River below the Hatti Street Dam trying for walleye and whitefish. A few open water anglers were casting spoons on the Fox River at Voyageur Park but success has been slow. On Green Bay, perch and whitefish were being caught in good numbers at Long Tail and Little Tail points, where a few walleyes were also being caught. Little Sturgeon and Sherwood areas were reporting mostly whitefish with perch being taken at Sawyer Harbor. Lake Winnebago is showing signs of the ice breaking up, even though there is about a 12 to 20 inch base. Warm temps this weekend will end most ice fishing for everyone but those up north. In Central Wisconsin the trout streams are wide open but high and murky making for tough catch and release fishing conditions.  As for the Sturgeon Spearing season, today the harvest of 44 fish with 28 of them on Lake Winnebago and 16 from the Upriver Lakes. Stockbridge Harbor was the busiest station with 11 fish registered.  Once again there was only three sturgeon over 100 lbs registered today. One at Quinney, One at Calumet Harbor and one at Boom Bay. 

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FISHING NEWS:  Well today marked the 5^th day of Sturgeon Spearing and the totals are as follows:  They harvested 32 fish from Lake Winnebago and 18 fish from the Upper Lakes. They are currently at 67% of both the male and female harvest caps and would need a harvest of either 22 adult females or 54 males to reach the 90% trigger that would close the fishery the next day. Five more fish over the 100lbs was registered and it looks like the number of 5 is holding on for the larger fish. Remember, with the warmer temps this weekend, please use extreme caution when out on any ice. I don’t want to have to report a death of a fisherman because he refused to use good common sense and not go out on the ice. No fish is worth your life, a very dollars will buy a fish at the fish market. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:    NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR FEB. 15, 2017;   NEW HAMPSHIRE: Your urgent action needed to ensure Constitutional/Permitless Carry Bill becomes law;  WYOMING:  Pro-Gun legislation Passes out of Committee;  RHODE ISLAND: Anti-Gun Bills Stacking up at the Statehouse;  SOUTH CAROLINA:  Pro-Gun Bill Continue to move through Legislature;   WASHINGTON:  Gun Control Proponents Attempting to Amend Gun Bill;  SENATE NIXES OBAMA-ERA GUN RULE;  SOUTH DAKOTA: Constitutional/Permitless Carry Legislation Passes Committee;  KANSAS:  House committee Defeats Anti-Gun Legislation;   NRA Applauds Senate’s Bipartisan Vote to Respect Due Process for Gun Owners;  SENATE will consider blocking rule on guns and mentally ill;  Sen. Grassley: Social Security’s Gun Ban regulation is Flawed beyond Repair.   NRA: Confirmation of Ryan Zinke a Sound Move;  Congress takes on Washington, D.C.;  CONNECTICUT: Lawmakers consider gun Permit Fee Increase to help balance their $20 Billion State Budget; INDIANA: House lawmakers want to study permitless carry;  KANSAS:  Lawmakers seeking to revive limits on Right to Carry;   MARYLAND:  Bill could trap innocent firearms users, delegate says;  Gun Owners angry after UMass rejects youth shooting program, a 4-H youth program that teaches competitive shooting sports. ( Only Liberals can be so dumb to stop someone from learning to shoot safely and under supervision, my opinion RVL)

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2016 Lake Michigan sportfishing harvest highest since 2012

Contact(s): Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes district fisheries supervisor, Bradley.Eggold@Wisconsin.gov, 414-382-7921; Jennifer Sereno, DNR communications, Jennifer.Sereno@Wisconsin.gov, 608-770-8084

MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- Lake Michigan anglers reported significantly improved results for many species in 2016, reeling in nearly 385,000 salmon and trout, including the third highest number of coho salmon since 1992.

"During much of 2016, favorable weather and water temperatures helped produce solid results and we are pleased to see anglers benefit from ongoing efforts to provide a diverse and balanced fishery," said Brad Eggold, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Great Lakes district fisheries supervisor. "While the chinook harvest showed healthy increases over the past two years, coho salmon proved to be the big story with more than 125,000 fish harvested."

DNR sport fishing surveys show that anglers who launch their own boats from ramps or marinas or invest in a charter trip are harvesting the majority of fish on Lake Michigan.
Photo Credit: DNR

Highlights from DNR's 2016 survey of anglers on Lake Michigan include:

• An overall salmon and trout harvest of 384,908 fish, up 43 percent from the 269,978 taken in 2015. This marks the highest catch since 590,210 fish were harvested in 2012;
• A chinook harvest of 139,082 fish, up 22 percent from 113,973 in 2015;
• A coho harvest of 125,964, up 207 percent from 41,010;
• A rainbow trout harvest of 76,846, up 30 percent from 59,106;
• A brown trout harvest of 23,879, up 18 percent from 20,174;
• A lake trout harvest of 19,137, down 46 percent from 35,715.

The improved results came even as anglers decreased their effort to 2.63 million hours from last year's 2.73 million hours, about 1 percent below the five-year average. The harvest rate increased to 0.1464 fish per hour, up slightly (2.17 percent) from the five-year average.

Factoring in other species such as northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and yellow perch, the 2016 harvest totaled 557,375. Among the other fish, walleye accounted for the single largest target species at 78,440 fish, a 21 percent decrease from 99,302 in 2015. Smallmouth bass saw the greatest increase to 16,880 fish, up 79 percent from 9,422 in 2015.

Over the last 15 years, sport fishing surveys show that boat anglers are harvesting the majority of fish on Lake Michigan. Anglers who launched their own boats from ramps or marinas or invested in a charter trip were the most successful. The sport harvest from ramps and marinas totaled 395,549 fish, while charter captains helped clients bring in 112,150 fish

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FISHING NEWS:   Lake Winnebago gave up 98 sturgeon today with 66 coming from Winnebago and 32 from the upriver lakes. Today’s harvest included the largest fish of the season to date, both in length and weight. It was a 154.9 pound (83.4”) female. The DNR crew has been busy analyzing gut contents of ~80 fish harvested over the weekend. Once the results come in I’ll report them as written. Remember as the weather warms up this week, please be careful when going back onto the ice please.

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FISHING NEWS:   NEWGLSF will be meeting on Feb. 16^th at 7 pm at the City Limits. They are still arranging a speaker from the DNR to talk to the group about the future of Lake Michigan Fishery. Lunch and the monthly raffle will follow. Be sure to check out the Web site at:  newglsf.org for all entries and all grand slam winners of the club’s Year Long Fishing Contest. Do not forget about the upcoming banquet and tickets will be sold at this meeting for it. They are also taking raffle package orders and the 2017 memberships are available. They will also have a New Free Bonus Pistol Raffle for individuals purchasing ($20.00 for 25 tickets) at various raffles at the banquet. Check it out that night.

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FISHING NEWS:   Day 2 of the 2017 Sturgeon Spearing season just ended with a harvest of 115 fish from Lake Winnebago and 60 fish from the Upriver lakes. That brings a total of 313 from Lake Winnebago and 183 from the Upriver Lakes. The big fish trend continued today with 8 fish larger than 100 pounds being harvested in Lake Winnebago. Today’s big fish was 140.6 pounds registered by MIKE Larson of Seymour. The DNR workers would like to thank all the spearers who have donated their sturgeon heads thus far. This helps the DNR researchers with the aging process and just what the fish are eating.

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FISHING NEWS:   Here is a Photo of the First Place Winners of the Shoto Conservation Club’s Fishing Derby held Feb. 11^th & 12^th. Levi Kersten – Northern Pike,  Alex Woitkovich – Whitefish,  Jay Kortens – Perch,  Scott Tadych – Crappie. Not Pictured are: Mike Baumgart – Bluegill,  Troy Young – Trout and there was no Walleyes entered. Congratulations to all fishermen. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:     Shoto Conservation Club will be holding their very 1^st Annual Crow Shoot on March 4^th, 2017.  Prizes and  100% Payout.   3 man team and it costs $30 per Team.  Please register today and Tuesday night on Feb. 14^th is the Club’s regular meeting night. For more information, you can reach Jim at 920-973-3673 or Doug at 920-973-3196. Send money to Shoto Conservation Club, P O Box 2063, Manitowoc, WI  54221-2063. Do it soon. 

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FISHING NEWS:   2017 STURGEON SPEARING SEASON is going very good for the very first day. 198 fish harvested from Lake Winnebago  and 15 were over 100 lbs. 3 fish were over 140 pounds. Congratulations to all the successful fishermen and women over o the big pond. The DNR collected sturgeon stomachs from more than 50 fish the first day and will be collecting more in order to study what the fish are eating and how much.  Good Luck to all the fishermen and women for the rest of the season. 

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FISHING NEWS:     MANITOWOC COUTY BASS CLUB  held their annual Kids Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday Feb. 11^th at Haupt’s Lake. There was 84 kids who entered the contest and every one of them were winners. If you have never seen a lake full of kids, you really need to show up next year with your kids or grandkids and have a wonderful time fishing. They fish all morning long and hand out prizes to all those registered to fish. Come on Public, you have to support a program that gets kids away from the TV and Video games and fishing is the way to go.   1^st place winner was Olivia Hoefner, 8 years old with a Northern Pike of 3.3 pounds,  2^nd place winner was Trenton Havlovitz, 10 years old with a Northern Pike of 2.9 pounds, 3^rd place winner was Blake Sieracki, 9 year old with a Northern Pike of 2.5 pounds. Thank you to all the Bass Club members for making this happen and thanks to Larrabee Sportsman Club for holding it at their lake. Everyone looked like that were having a good time.

SEE THE PHOTO BELOW FROM THE MANITOWOC COUNTY BASS CLUB'S KIDS FISHING DERBY FEB. 11, 2017 AT HAUPT'S LAKE. 

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Below you will see a poster for the annual LENTEN WALLEYE FEED that the Manitowoc Unit of the Manitowoc County Fish & Game Prot. Assn. is putting on for the public. We are calling it "FISH & GAME LENTEN FISH FRY. "  It's located in the City of Manitowoc, at the Lincoln Park Zoo and go to Cabin #1 starting at 4:30pm and we'll be serving until all fish are gone. Date is Thursday, March 2nd, and the COST is $12 per plate which includes Dessert and 1 Beverage. (fish,homemade chips, coleslaw & fresh bread). Additional Beverage is $1.00 (Beer & Soda)   Proceeds to Benefit the Manitowoc Unit and its activities for the sporting community. CARRY OUTS AVAILABLE.

THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME and club memberships are only $5.00 per year. Where else can you get a years worth of membership for only $5.00. See you all there.

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FISHING NEWS:   Ice anglers were out on Lake Winnebago and reported catching perch, crappie and white bass. The Wolf River has a few open stretches of open water and anglers were catching a few walleyes. In the south, some sauger and crappies were being caught on Lake Wisconsin and anglers in Rock County were targeting catfish, walleye and bluegill.  On Green Bay, anglers flocked to the Little Sturgeon area over the weekend with those in search of perch having a tough time but whitefish anglers reported a good bite, with many limits reported.  Remember that this weekend is the Manitowoc County Bass Club Kid’s Fishing Derby at Haupt’s Lake. Fishing starts around 8am and it’s FREE to all the children. Every Child will receive a prize. A lot of Sportsman clubs around the county donated to the derby and it’s the Larrabee Sportsman Club doing all the hard work. Next time you see a member from that club, Say Thank You for all their hard work. Also, do not forget about the Ice Fishing Derby at the Shoto Conservation Club this weekend, so pickup your tickets today before you fish. They will also be having a cribbage tournament on Saturday, look at the full story I did if you scroll down the articles written. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   2017 Wisconsin Wildlife Federation’s Annual Meeting and All WWF Directors, Affiliate Club Representatives and WWF members are invited to attend. Meeting will be held on April 21-22nd, 2017 at the Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Any questions or concerns can be addressed by the business office by contacting Ruth Ann at ruthann@wiwf.org or 608-635-0600. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   Denmark Area Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited is holding their annual banquet on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017 at Beverly Gardens , 5911 Pine Grove Road, Denmark. Games/Raffles and Social Hour starts at 5:30pm with the Family Style Dinner at 7 PM. Tickets costs are: $45 single and $25 for junior (15 & Under). Ticket dateline is Feb. 21^st.  1 out of 10 attendees have a chance to go home with a Firearm, Bow or Crossbow.  All attendees will receive a WTU Metal Sign.  For tickets or information call James Grasee at 920-863-5539 (w) or 920-265-2904 © from 8am to 5 pm. You can also call the WTU Headquarters at 800-274-5471 or buy on line at  www.whitetailsunlimited.com   You can also make a check or money order payable to WHITETAILS UNLIMITED INC, and mail it to James Grasee , 3257 Main St., Suite B, Green Bay, WI  54311. 

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FISHING NEWS:   43^rd Annual Banquet of the Northeastern Wis. Great Lakes Sport Fishermen while be held on Sat. March 11, 2017, at City Limits, 3627 Cty. Rd. CR, Manitowoc, WI . Cocktails at 4:30pm and Dinner at 6:30pm. Available are Prizes, Auctions, Raffles, Guns, Fishing Equipment and much more. Prize drawings will be promptly after dinner. Ticket prices are $30 in Advance and $40 at the Door.  Dinner Tickets available from:  John & Doreen Cavanaugh at 920-684-0055, or at Louie’s Sporting goods, 809 North 8^th St., Manitowoc, and River Front Bait & Beverage Mart, 1431 East River Street, Two Rivers, WI.  MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR:  NEWGLSF Salmon Derby, June 30^th, July 1^st & 2^nd with a party on the 4^th.  See you at the banquet. 

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FISHING NEWS:    Get Ready, Get Set, GO!!!!  That is Sturgeon Spearing starts this Saturday Feb. 11^th and spears can look forward to seeing some big fish. During a recent survey of conditions, DNR crews measured water clarity ranging from 8 to 13 feet on Lake Winnebago and 4 to 5 feet on lakes Poygan and Winneconne and 2 to 4 feet on Lake Butte des Morts.  Sturgeon spearing opens at 7am Saturday Feb. 11^th, and may run for up to 16 days until Feb. 26. However, an earlier closure may be triggered when pre-set harvest caps are reached. All sturgeon must be presented at a registration station by 2pm on the same day they are harvested for registration by DNR personnel.  For complete 2017 rules, look at dnr.wi.gov by searching for “Winnebago System sturgeon.”

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   Get ready, it’s almost here!  The 2017 Wis. State Hunting Expo Opens and Runs Feb. 24, 25, & 26^th at Shopko Hall in Green Bay. This year the Expo will host over 120 exhibitors from around the world. The partnership with the local chapter of Safari Club International has helped grow what was once a deer hunting show into a truly international hunting expo. I addition to outfitters from the provinces of Canada, we will also host some of the best from Montana, Colorado, Idaho Wyoming, South Dakota and of course from throughout the Midwest. In addition to outfitters, some of Northeastern Wisconsin’s best archery shops, seed companies, and outdoor retailers will also be in attendance. They are all here for one reason.. to help facilitate successful hunts with their products or services. You will be able to browse archery equipment, guns, blinds, clothing, scents, game calls, and all the latest gadgets intended to enhance a hunt. A special attraction this year is an incredible live deer display of Monster Trophy Bucks. Steve Porter’s Trophy Whitetails will be bringing three of their top SCI scoring whitetails to the show. Cabela’s is sponsoring the main stage of speakers and they will have a new this a Cabela’s Youth Zone. The Youth Zone will feature the Golden Arrow Archery Club and their archery Youth Archery Range. The Wis. Hunter Education Instructors Assn. introduces youngsters to the shooting sports with their hunter safety courses and will be set up with their air rifle range in the youth zone. Delta Waterfowl has a great venue where kids can build wood duck houses. It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn conservation is a responsibility that comes with the sport of hunting. Lena Swamp Archery and SCI sponsor the Antler and Trophy competition. Successful hunters can bring their whitetails, elk, and mule deer antlers or bear skulls to the show for measuring as well as African exotics. All entries will be entered into a random drawing for a compound bow package from Lena Swamp Archery. Friday will be Veteran’s Day. Admission for veterans on the opening day of the show is FREE, sponsored by AHT Wisconsin Windows. And finally there are the door prizes and raffles. Guns, Bows, Hunts, even an African Safari from Kemp African Safari will be given away by the end of the 3 day expo.  Show hours are Friday the 24^th from 3 to 9 pm,  Saturday  from 9 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 10am to 4 pm.  Admission still only $8, Kids 12 and under FREE. Remember, on Friday all Veterans are FREE. For more information contact, www.wisconsinstatehuntingexpo.com. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   The Francis Creek Sportsmens Club 15^th Annual SHOW OFF YOUR BUCK contest, will be held on Saturday March 4, 2017 at the clubhouse. The contest starts at Noon and runs until 7 PM. If entering a rack it must be from the 2016 Hunting Season and you must have your Tag and Confirmation Number to Register. The club plans on having raffles and lots of raffle prizes. If you really would like to know more about the event, the club’s monthly meetings are always on the 3^rd Monday of each month starting at 7pm. Memberships are available to all. The Clubhouse is located just North of Francis Creek .

Roger's Outdoor Notes

OUTDOOR NEWS:   Get ready, it’s almost here!  The 2017 Wis. State Hunting Expo Opens and Runs Feb. 24, 25, & 26^th at Shopko Hall in Green Bay. This year the Expo will host over 120 exhibitors from around the world. The partnership with the local chapter of Safari Club International has helped grow what was once a deer hunting show into a truly international hunting expo. I addition to outfitters from the provinces of Canada, we will also host some of the best from Montana, Colorado, Idaho Wyoming, South Dakota and of course from throughout the Midwest. In addition to outfitters, some of Northeastern Wisconsin’s best archery shops, seed companies, and outdoor retailers will also be in attendance. They are all here for one reason.. to help facilitate successful hunts with their products or services. You will be able to browse archery equipment, guns, blinds, clothing, scents, game calls, and all the latest gadgets intended to enhance a hunt. A special attraction this year is an incredible live deer display of Monster Trophy Bucks. Steve Porter’s Trophy Whitetails will be bringing three of their top SCI scoring whitetails to the show. Cabela’s is sponsoring the main stage of speakers and they will have a new this a Cabela’s Youth Zone. The Youth Zone will feature the Golden Arrow Archery Club and their archery Youth Archery Range. The Wis. Hunter Education Instructors Assn. introduces youngsters to the shooting sports with their hunter safety courses and will be set up with their air rifle range in the youth zone. Delta Waterfowl has a great venue where kids can build wood duck houses. It’s a great opportunity for kids to learn conservation is a responsibility that comes with the sport of hunting. Lena Swamp Archery and SCI sponsor the Antler and Trophy competition. Successful hunters can bring their whitetails, elk, and mule deer antlers or bear skulls to the show for measuring as well as African exotics. All entries will be entered into a random drawing for a compound bow package from Lena Swamp Archery. Friday will be Veteran’s Day. Admission for veterans on the opening day of the show is FREE, sponsored by AHT Wisconsin Windows. And finally there are the door prizes and raffles. Guns, Bows, Hunts, even an African Safari from Kemp African Safari will be given away by the end of the 3 day expo.  Show hours are Friday the 24^th from 3 to 9 pm,  Saturday  from 9 am to 7 pm, and Sunday from 10am to 4 pm.  Admission still only $8, Kids 12 and under FREE. Remember, on Friday all Veterans are FREE. For more information contact, www.wisconsinstatehuntingexpo.com.