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OUTDOOR NEWS: WISCONSIN WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION  will be holding it’s WWA’s 7^th Annual Abrams Shoot on May 13^th at the Little Creek Lodge, 4219  Sampson Rd., Little Suamico, WI. Registration begins at 8:30am, Shooting will take place from 9am to 1pm (last group goes out at 1pm); Raffles drawn at 2pm. This is Shoot #2 in a series of 6 shoots around the state. I do not have a phone number to call them so here is the mailing address for more information: WWA , P O Box 427, Wales, WI 53183.

NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT for April 28^th:  NEVADA: Pro-Gun bill scheduled for hearing next week;  MISSOURI:  Call your State Senator in Jefferson City now in regards to Senate Bill 73 that requires private membership organizations to disclose their member’s names;  MAINE:  Committee to consider Campus Carry Legislation next week;  TEXAS: House panel weighs bill that would allow guns in school parking lots;  VIRGINIA:  Gov. McAuliffe vetoes bill to limit sharing of gun permit information;  and finally, President Trump spoke to the NRA on Friday in Atlanta as Georgia debates guns on college campuses,  NRA determined to turn major election wins into permanent gun rights for Americans; and Up against NRA, Gun Control Advocates still voice optimism.

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2017 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum Live Stream

The Live Stream of the event and President Trump's speech can be seen right here.

Throughout the weekend you can also view continuing coverage of the Annual Meetings on NRA TV!

NRA-ILA Leadership Forum Speaker Schedule

11:45 am – program begins 

• Chris Cox Intro 
• Lt. Gen Oliver North invocation 
• Pledge of Allegiance with NRA officers 
• National Anthem with Ms. Stierwalt 

12:00 pm – Chris Cox welcome remarks 

12:10 pm – Wayne LaPierre remarks 

12:25 pm – Lee Greenwood 

12:30 pm – President Donald J. Trump 

1:20 pm – Governor Rick Scott 

1:35 pm – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz 

1:45 pm – Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke 

2:10 pm – Rep. Clay Higgins 

2:20 pm – Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt 

2:30 pm – U.S. Senator David Perdue 

2:40 pm – Antonia Okafur 

2:50 pm – Lt. Col. Allen West 

3:00 pm – U.S. Senator Luther Strange 

3:15 pm – Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. 

3:30 pm – Program concludes

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FISHING NEWS:   The fishing this past week has been really hard according to reports across the state. Anglers from Marinette County to Brown County reported numerous attempts at walleye and brown trout. Murkier waters did not help any, but some fishermen were having luck catching northern pike. Brown County fishermen who did have some success catching walleyes noted that the fish were fully spawned and on their way back to the bay. Stream anglers are reporting a difficult steelhead bite in Eastern Door County, suckers have dispersed in Kewaunee county, leaving the steelhead there more visible as temperatures climb upwards.  Water temps range from 40’s to 50’s. Fishing in the Manitowoc County area has been very slow and hopefully this weekend will pick up once the weather warms up again. Fishing south of Manitowoc county in the Port Washington and Milwaukee areas has been so-so for steelheads and brown trout. Let’s all hope this changes in the next few days. EAST and WEST TWIN Rivers has been very slow for both brown trout and steelheads. Not a lot of fishermen in either spot this past week. Do not forget that the CUB Radio Sport Fishing Reports will be starting once again on Memorial Day Weekend Friday May 26^th, so tune in to CUB Radio at 980 AM in the mornings. More information will be coming in the coming weeks. 

NRA Annual Meetings

This year's meetings are being held April 27-30 in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the highlights each year is the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum. This Year will mark the first time the sitting President has spoken at the Annual Meetings since President Ronald Reagan did so in 1983.

The ILA forum is scheduled to begin at 11:30 CDT on Friday and usually runs anywhere from 3-4 hours. We hope to have a live stream of the event here for your convenience. Otherwise you can go to NRATV to stream from their site. We will have the individual speeches available as quickly as possible. Cable news may carry President Trump's speech live.

The early NRA endorsement was a complete surprise last year. Could this year bring another HUGE surprise in the form of an Executive Order for National Concealed Carry reciprocity? The recent series of NRA ads sure seem to hint at it.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT April 26^th:   CHICAGO: Mayor Rahm Emanuel pushing for more gun control, ( Editor’s Note:  How are all those gun laws now working they have on the books, what are newer ones going to do? );  INDIANA:  Governor says he will sign several contested bills;  BALTIMORE CITY: Considers lifting Stun Gun Ban;  PENNSYLVANIA: Senate again takes aim at local firearm laws;  RHODE ISLAND: Control? Prohibition? Guns back on the agenda at R.I. State House;  NRA takes aim at California to reverse its gun control laws;  Gun Control groups ready for showdown with NRA, claiming “We’ll spend what it takes” and they are drawing a line in the sand, with money from Billionaire former Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg.

FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED is having their annual Brat Fry Fundraiser this coming Saturday at Rob’s Market on Menasha Ave. from 10 am to 3 pm. Also mark down these dates, May 20^th  (Rain Date is May 21^st  1pm ) Branch River Bridge Crossing Clean Up Day and meet at the Taus Town Hall at 9:30 am.  June 10^th is Family Day at 10 am to 2 pm at the Dodge Preserve. June dates to be announced for the Maritime Museum’s Watershed Ambassadors Camp and the group will sponsor youth ages 12 to 17 years old., June 30^th Brat Fry at Rob’s in Manitowoc 10 am to 3 pm. More will be coming as the dates get closer.

Do not forget the Mishicot Sportsman Club 2017 Spring Archery Tournament will be held this Saturday April 29^th and Sunday April 30^th from 8 am to 4 pm each day. Lunch and Refreshments will be served all day. Come on out and see how much fun you can have shooting against others. See you there.

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FISHING NEWS:  WILD ROSE FISH HATCHERY will host a spring open house event on Sat. April 29^th from 8 am to 3 pm to celebrate the world class fisheries supported by the hatchery and the great fishing opportunities that lie ahead. The open house will feature youth activities including: a salmon migration maze, fish anatomy, fish painting on t-shirts and totes, a new sturgeon touchscreen, fly tying and fly casting, kids’ backyard bass casting, and make and take fish kites. A fish tech lab features hands-on stations for egg sorting and fish dissecting. The event organized by the Wis. DNR staff is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBIC.  The Wild Rose hatchery has recently undergone a $1.1 million upgrade its production of extended growth walleye fingerlings 6 to 8 inch fish that are stocked as part of the Wis. Walleye Initiative. The hatchery operations also benefit from new biosecurity measures, a new well with a pump house and upgrades to the ponds used for fish production. In addition to walleye, the Wild Rose hatchery produces brown trout, chinook and coho salmon, northern pike, lake sturgeon and musky.  To learn more, visit: dnr.wi.gov and search “Wild Rose hatchery”. The Wild Rose hatchery Education Center is at N5871 State Road 22, in Wild Rose, about a quarter mile north of the village. Groups of 8 or more need to call ahead at 920-622-3527, Ext. 209. Hope to see some of you there. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA  DAILY ALERT for April 25^th:   ARIZONA:  Important legislation protecting the transfer of private property sent to the Governor; ILLINIOS: Anti-Gun Legislators are attempting to sneak their agenda into unrelated legislation;  WEST VIRGINIA: Sunday hunting bill signed by Governor;  MONTANA: Legislature rejects Governor’s proposed changes to restaurant carry;  OKLAHOMA : Senate could soon consider preemption legislation;  NEVADA:  Senate to vote on Anti-Gun “pre-Crime” Legislation;  PENNSYLVANIA: Youth mentor hunting legislation goes before committee tomorrow;  ARIZONA: Legislature Oks private transfer preemption legislation;  CALIFORNIA:  NRA effort heats up in state;  INDIANA:  Supreme Court dismisses wounded officer’s claims against gun shop ( You need to read the whole story about this suit );  BRACE YOURSELF: ATF reconsiders Obama-Era Policy on Stabilizing Braces.

April 27^th is the opening day for the 146^th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta. The meetings and exhibits run until Sunday April 30^th. Put on some good shoes as you have over 15 acres of guns and gear to see and it’s going to be the biggest show in NRA history. The Exhibit Hall opens on Friday April 29^th at 9 AM with over 800 exhibitors from the firearms and gear industry. Attendees can also enjoy countless seminars, workshops, special events and celebrity meet-and-greets during the four-day event. The big event is going to be on NRA-ILA Leadership Forum is scheduled for Friday April 28^th at 12:30pm with President Trump as the Guest Speaker and many other legislators from around the country.  

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced that a new law was passed in West Virginia and signed that will allow Sunday Hunting in that state. It is the first time the state hunters will be allowed to hunt on Sunday and it will bring an economic benefits to the communities of the state. Congratulations to the citizens of West Virginia for contacting their legislators and getting this law passed.

Wisconsin celebrates Forest Appreciation Week this week leading up to Arbor Day on April 28^th this Friday. Wisconsin has celebrated Arbor Day since 1883. Wisconsin’s 17.1 million acres of forest provide nearly 65,000 jobs and contribute more than $24 Billion annually to the state’s economy. Because everyone works together at every level from the foresters helping woodland owners plan tree planting to the loggers working with woodland owners to responsibly harvest their woodlot, our woodlands are healthy and sustainable for future generations to enjoy. In honor of Arbor Day, the DNR Div. of Forestry donated about 33,000 tree seedlings to Wisconsin fourth-grade classrooms to commemorate Arbor Day to help young people learn about the important role trees play in Wisconsin’s natural beauty. Wisconsin is second in the nation for TREE CITY USA communities. To see if your community is designated as a TREE CITY USA, go to http://dnr.wi.gov/education/educatorresources/arborDay.html.

2017 DISABLED DEER HUNT SPONSOR APPLICATION DUE JUNE 1^st.  Both landowners and hunters with disabilities are reminded to consider enrollment in the GUN HUNT for HUNTERS with Disabilities Program, which helps provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy hunting in Wisconsin.  Interested landowners are encouraged to enroll their property for the 2017 hunt by June 1^st. Potential sponsors need at least 60 acres of land and must be willing, if contacted, to allow access to at least three hunters with disabilities. The 2017 disabled deer hunt will take place Oct 7-15. For more information contact Maggie Stewart at 608-261-7588 or by emailing her at Margaret.Stewart@Wisconsin.gov.

FOOD PLOTS: If you are thinking of planting a Food Plot for the this fall, how about establishing a Spring Food Plot. Now is the time to start thinking of planting the food plot and what types of food you want to plant. Temperatures in the South are just about right for planting the food plot now, and those of us around here are not that far behind. Now is the time to start planning out how you will prepare the soil for your plot. What types of food are you going to use for the deer in your area?  There are so many different types of seeds available for one to choose from and what will work out the best for you in the soil you will be planting. Please be sure to check out the type of food plot you want and start preparing the soil today.  

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR APRIL 24^th:   LAWSUIT FILED against California’s Assault Weapons Control Act by the NRA-ILA supporting the California Rifle & Pistol Assn.;  ALABAMA: House Committee to hear Constitutional/Permitless Carry Legislation;  SOUTH CAROLINA:  Senate Subcommittee to hear multiple gun bills today (April 25^th); SURGEON GENERAL IS REMOVED BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION;  FORMER UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR SUGGESTS THE NRA IS ‘MORE DANGEROUS’ THAN ISIS;  INDIANA:  Lawmakers send final bills to Gov. Holcomb’s desk;  RHODE ISLAND:  House Committee will hear over a dozen gun bills tonight;  OREGON:  Senate Committee to consider expanding Hunting Opportunities;  and finally: LAW PROFESSORS SAY GUN MAKERS SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR SANDY HOOK SHOOTING!  (Editor’s note: If the makers of firearms are to be held liable for the actions of those using the product, why isn’t the car manufacturers held liable for accidents, or beer companies for us drinking their products and making fools of ourselves or worst, why is the manufacturers of firearms responsible for the illegal use of the product. You pack 80,000 people into the NRA Annual Meeting or go to a Gun Show, and I have never seen a firearm jump up and start killing someone. Think about it.)  

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   MANITOWOC UNIT of Manitowoc County Fish & Game will be holding it’s May meeting on Thursday May 4th starting at 7PM in Cabin #1 at Lincoln Park. This is the regular monthly meeting of the membership and is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Guest Speaker will be Steve Easterly, DNR Wildlife Manager for Manitowoc County. Steve just moved here from the Oshkosh area and he will speak on the Collins Marsh project for this year and mainly next year. Those interested in the outdoors and especially youth are encouraged to attend these meetings. Lunch and refreshments follow the meeting. Remember, where else in this county can you join a Sportsman Club for $5.00 for the whole year. Come and see what the club is about and bring a friend along. More information on the County Fish & Game organization is available at:  www.mantyfg.org. Hope to see you there Thursday Night May 4^th. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  Shooters, mark your calendar for May 13^th from 10am to 3pm to attend the Kiel Fish and Game Club’s trap shoot. It’s a 5 person Lewis shoot 75 targets with a $300 added Lewis shoot. Here is an opportunity for you to help support the Youth Trap Program held at the club. Bring the family and there is food and refreshments available like Brats, Steak Sandwiches and many other items. Hey, do not forget to have the kids sign up at the Kiel Rec. Dept. for the June fishing program. More details will be coming or call the Kiel Rec. Dept. Please support a club that works so hard to provide a safe and wonderful place for the youth to enjoy the outdoors and have fun. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS of 4-22-17;  If you have not gotten your plans and tickets for the 2017 Historic NRA-ILA Leadership Forum, time is running out citizens. For the past decade, NRA-ILA has sponsored leadership forums that have allowed their members to hear directly from national leaders. The tradition continues and the lineup of speakers is top notch.  CHICAGO: Mayor Emanuel demands tougher laws for Gun Dealers as Straw Purchaser gets Probation; THE PROSECUTORS AND THE PAGANS:  Two sides of the Empire State’s Gun Laws;  “F” Stands for FAIL:  School Jeopardizes student’s future for Possession of a SQUIRT GUN. From Friday news:  CALIFORNIA:  Open Carry Ban Passes in Assembly;  INDIANA: Legislature passes Victim Defense Bill on final day of session;  MAINE:  Updates on Anti-Gun legislation voted to “Ought not to pass” legislative Document 1154;  TEXAS: House Committee advances Bill to Significantly reduce license to carry fees;  KANSAS:  Guns Banned at KU’s Allen Fieldhouse, Memorial Stadium, other Kansas college arenas;  OHIO:  Wyoming Oks concealed carry in some public buildings. (Editor’s Note:  As you can see, there are still many places that are still thinking it’s best to BAN GUNS, then to protect the Constitutional Rights of its citizens. Remember, once guns are banned, you are in fact a slave to the government, so fight back now, lets all protect our Constitutional Rights and never elect another person who does not believe in the Full Meaning of the Constitution.)

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR APRIL 20^TH:  JOIN YOUR NRA-ILA ON MAY 3^RD AT THE SUN PRAIRIE CABELA’S AND ON MAY 4^TH AT THE EAU CLAIRE ROD & GUN CLUB:  Join NRA-ILA and your NRA State Association, Wis. Firearm Owners at Cabela’s on Wednesday May 3^rd from 6:30 to 8pm for an important legislative briefing, including updates on the newly-introduced Right-to Carry bill, and how you can help advance the Second Amendment in Wisconsin! This is a Free Event-materials will be provided and light refreshments will be served. INDIANA:  Victim Defense Bill to be heard by full legislature on Friday April 21^st;  MAINE: Anti-Gun Legislation to be heard in committee tomorrow;    PENNSYLVANIA: Update on important self-defense legislative;  WASHINGTON:  Governor Inslee signs bill for Permit Renewal Notices; NEW NRA AD PUSHES NATIONAL GUNCARRY RECIPROCITY;  NRA BOOSTS NATIONAL CONCEALED CARRY RECIPROCITY PUSH.  

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   Wisconsin landowners encouraged to look for and control garlic mustard according to the Wis. DNR. Early spring is the best time to check gardens, yards and woodlots for garlic mustard and take measures to control this rapidly spreading invasive plant, state invasive plant experts say. It is very important to control garlic mustard in early spring before the plants flower. Preventing the introduction of seeds and regular scouting are keys to keeping uninfested yards and woodlots free of garlic mustard or other invasive plants. Garlic mustard can alter the composition of forests. Once introduced, it spreads and can dominate the forest floor, displacing native wildflowers, tree seedlings and the wildlife that depend on them. Even mature trees can be impacted as chemicals produced by garlic mustard kills the beneficial fungi that tree roots needs to absorb nutrients. Smaller populations can be contained by hand-pulling all second year plants. Any plants already flowering when pulled need to be removed from the site and carefully disposed of by bagging it and sending it to a landfill. Regulated invasive species are exempt from the rule that bans yard waste in landfills. Herbicides are generally used when sites are too large to hand pull. For more information on garlic mustard and other invasive plants, search the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, for keyword “invasive”, or contact the local University of Wis. Extension offices or the DNR Service Centers. (Editor’s Note:  I know in my own wood lot I had a lot of garlic mustard found and the forester who was marking my trees pointed out all the garlic mustard in my woods. I spent many hours pulling the plants and bagging them. The biggest problem I found was where the plants grew next to the creek in my woods and they can spread very fast using the waterways as a means of spreading. In areas where I had a hard time getting to all the plants, I sprayed Roundup on the whole forest floor as per the DNR directions. If in doubt, ask a DNR staff member for help.)

With 80,000 turkey hunters headed into the field on April 19^th, the DNR says there is two key factors needed for a safe turkey hunt. The two most critical ingredients for a successful spring hunt are a detailed hunting plan in one hand and a firm grip on the firearm safety in the other. DNR statistics show 80% of accidents during turkey hunting seasons involve hunters mistaking other hunters for game, or hunters failing to positively identify their target. The other 20% of accidents are self-inflicted, usually the result of violating one of the four firearm safety rules.  It’s a good idea to wear a blaze orange cap or gloves while walking. And find a hunting spot that allows you to rest your back against a tree or some other object that is as wide as your shoulders. This helps protect you from not only an errant shot, but from the good vision of the turkey. Never stalk a wild turkey and don’t try to approach closer than 100 yards to a gobbler. The chances of getting close enough for a shot are slim, but the chances of becoming involved in an accident are increased. The less you move the safer and more effective you will be in the field. FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE RULES FOR A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL TURKEY HUNT:  #1. Identify your target; it’s not good enough to take a shot when a hunter only thinks they are seeing a legal target;  #2. Do not shoot at sound and movement;  #3. Be certain of your target, and what’s in front of it and beyond it;  #4. Avoid wearing red, white, and blue. These colors are also shared by the gobblers;  #5. Use gobbler calls only to locate a tom, not to attract one. Some other hunter might think you’re a turkey;  #6. Keep your hands and face camouflaged when calling;  #7. Never carry or move an uncovered turkey.  

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR APRIL 18, 2017:   ATTENTION ALL NRA MEMBERS GOING TO ATLANTA FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL MEETINGS AND EXHIBITS;  NYC former mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Anti-Gun Groups eye disrupting the NRA Convention this year. President Trump’s decision to be the first President in three decades to speak at the annual NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION convention is drawing heat from two Anti-Gun groups that now plan to travel to Atlanta to disrupt the massive event. ( Editor’s note: Rumors has it that Bloomberg is funding all the travel of those coming with his $25 million Dollar bounty to fight the NRA. ) GUN-CONTROL GROUPS VOW DEMONSTRATION AT TRUMP’S SPEECH TO NRA later this month. (Editor’s note: My son, Bill Gamble and I attended the NRA convention last year in Louisville, and they had over 300 Secret Service officers for two weeks before Trump and other government officials appeared, plus the locals had over 500 officers there for the four days. Snipers on the roof lines, armed copters flying overhead, and it took me almost 2 hours to go through the metal detectors and pat downs. It was something I will never forget. Maybe the protestors need a waking up, baseball bats work good according to Pres. Teddy Roosevelt.) OREGON ACTION NEEDED: Committee Vote on Anti-Gun Amendment is Imminent;  ALABAMA: Senate to vote on Permitless carry legislation;  ARIZONA HOUSE: Advances private transfer preemption bill;  CHICAGO: Reluctant aldermen relax rules governing shooting ranges, provided operators obtain a special-use permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.  WEST VIRGINIA: Range Protection Bill signed by Governor;  FLORIDA:  Anti-Gun Advocates working to change Florida’s Constitution;  OREGON:  Anti-Gun Bills no longer scheduled for a Vote today (4-19-2017).  NOTE: If you are not a member of the NRA yet, they are running a special deal for all membership ranges. Life memberships use to be $1,500, but for a few weeks they lower the price to only $600, and that is a great saving!  Please if you believe that your Constitutional Rights are not under attack, you are so badly mistaken. Sign up your grandchildren, wife and anyone else you can. The Anti-Gun groups have stepped up their fight against the Constitution and remember, the Liberals want you to be a subject of the government, not a citizen of the government. 

FREE FREE FREE!  Wow, something for free finally. Mills Fleet Farm will be holding a FREE Food Plot seminar in the Manitowoc store on Tuesday April 25th starting at 6:30pm to 7:30pm for the Public. This would be a good time to listen and learn how to setup a food plot near your hunting area. I know over the past few months a lot of guys have been wondering what is the best type of food plot to put into the ground around here. So if you have a few minutes to come and listen to them I would think it's going to be worth your time and money, being that it's a free seminar. See you there.

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FISHING NEWS:  IT’S HERE FINALLY, THE 2017 STURGEON SPAWNING RUN ON WOLF RIVER. Fish are currently spawning at the Sturgeon Trail in New London and Bamboo Bend in Shiocton. DNR crews will be tagging fish at these two locations and both are publicly accessible. If you plan to come see the sturgeon spawn this spring, The DNR suggests making plans to come to one of these two locations within the next couple of days. Peak spawning activity typically only takes place for a day or two at a given site, so don’t wait to long.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  WISCONSIN HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR ASSOCIATION (WHEIA) will be meeting at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac, WI on May 6, 2017. “The goal of the conference is to bring experts and volunteer adult and junior instructors together to discuss the future direction of Hunter Education in Wisconsin” according to John Janik, President of WHEIA. The WHEIA conference is the only event of its kind in Wisconsin this year. “We encourage all adult and junior instructors to attend and be part of reshaping the future of Hunter Education.” Says Janik. For more information about the conference and evening banquet, or to sign up, please go to the WHEIA website @ www.WHEIA.com  or “Like” WHEIA on Facebook.  

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OUTDOOR NEWS: JAGEMANN SPORTING GROUP from Manitowoc, WI will be hosting World Renowned Shooter  KC Eusebio at their 2017 NRA Annual Meeting Booth.  Jagemann will be at the NRA Annual Meetings in Booth 5356 from April 27 to the 30^th. Eusebio will be making his scheduled appearances at the booth where he will be handing out and autographing posters on Friday April 28 from 10 am to 11am and on Saturday April 29^th from 1pm to 2pm.  KC is a distinguished shooter in the industry. He was the youngest USPSA Master, at the age of 10 and the youngest USPSA Grandmaster at the age of 12. He went on to become the youngest to ever win a world speed shooting at the age of 15. He applied his skills and talents by enlisting in the US Army and joining the Army Marksmanship Unit. KC now competes, consults and privately instructs. At his appearance in the booth, KC will be handing out posters, autographing the posters and giving away t-shirts. Additionally, a random winner will be drawn from both Facebook and Instagram for posts/selfies with #JagemannKC. The winner receives an online training session direct with KC Eusebio. Jagemann will also be conducting random drawings every hour for a free magazine.  Check out the company at  www.jagemannsportinggroup.com.  So if you are going to the NRA Annual Meetings, be sure to stop off at booth 5356 and see KC Eusebio. 

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FISHING NEWS:  N.E.W.G.L.S.F. will be holding their next meeting on Thursday April 20, 2017 at the City Limits starting at 7 pm. The Guest Speaker for the April 20^th meeting will be Charter Captain Matt Thayer from Sheboygan. Matt has a great deal of experience of fishing on Lake Michigan and it should be a very interesting evening to see if you will learn any new ideas for fishing on the lake.  As a reminder about the May 18^th meeting, they will have Charter Captain Russell Gahagan who is also from Sheboygan speaking. Do not forget that the May meeting is also the meeting where you will have a chance to sell or purchase hunting or fishing gear. All monthly meetings include a prize raffle and lunch. Memberships can also be paid at that time.

The 2016 Yearly Club Winners are: Brown Trout – Ken Lau 19.80 pounds;  Chinook Salmon - Joe Sharpe 27.63 pounds,  Coho Salmon – Joe Sharpe   11.81 ponds,  Lake Trout – Mark Schad  18.8 pounds,  Rainbow Trout – Keith Neuwens  17.19  pounds.  NEWGLSF Grand Slam Winner in 2016 is Bob Kulis “Uncle Bob” with 78.51 pounds.  Do not forget that the Manitowoc Salmon Derby will be held on June 30 to July 2^nd and the Two Rivers Derby is July 21 to 23^rd. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA – ILA  GRASSROOTS  VOL. 24, #15:   GREAT NEWS NRA MEMBERS!!!!   President Trump will be speaking at the NRA-ILA Leadership forum which is one of the most politically significant and popular events in the country, featuring our nation’s top Second Amendment leaders in government, the media, and the entertainment industry. Those who will be on hand include the President, Governors, Congressmen and Senators. (Writer’s note: If you can go to the meetings, do it, as I know for a fact the ticket sales have just been bumped up, so order soon.)  FORMER NEW YORK MAYOR BLOOMBERG Reemerges to shower cash on Anti-Gun causes. He pledged over $50 Million Dollars to fight firearm rights to all citizens. RECORD HIGH Gun Industry figures reflect surges in Sales and Permits. Study on Noise Exposure suggests Firearm Owners would benefit from Better access to Suppressors. NEW ZEALND MPs PROPOSE RAFT OF new Gun Controls.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE NATIONAL RECIPROCITY, exercising a right shouldn’t be contingent upon what state you are in. Now is the time to order your tickets for the 146^th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, Georgia and you can expect over 80,000 patriots and it will feature over 800 exhibitors.

WESTSHORE SPORTSMAN CLUB IS OFFERING A $500 SCHOLARSHIP. To be able to receive the scholarship, you must be a member, child of a member, grandchild of a member of the Westshore Sportsman Club and have completed your second year of college by June 30^th. Applications can be obtained from Mike Casebeer at 920-323-1255. Applications must be returned or postmarked by June 30^th.

HUNTER EDUATION CLASSES are available at the following clubs. Maribel Sportsman Club with registration by calling Bob Schuh at 920-682-3106.  MANITOWOC RIFLE AND PISTOL will be holding their classes real soon, contact “GO WILD” online at dnr.wi.gov. Scroll down to the articles from a few weeks ago for the dates of the classes to these clubs.

MARIBEL SPORTSMAN CLUB will be holding an ATV SAFETY COURSE and you register by calling John Decker at 920-242-0278.

As a reminder, if you have any news for the outdoors or fishing tips, contact roger@VLoutdoormedia.com  or Jeff at VLoutdoors@comcast.net. We’ll see the world knows of your event. In the Spirit of the Outdoors, Be Safe.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  TURKEY HUNTERS, are you out listening to the turkeys strutting around and do not forget that this weekend is for the youth hunt and first period of the spring hunt. Gobblers have been seen strutting for hen turkeys in open fields, in prefect timing for the youth hunt this weekend, April 15-16 and for the start of the first period on April 19^th. Hunters still looking for a leftover turkey permit, can check availability on the DNR website, keyword “turkey”.  County Deer Advisory Committee meetings will be held this week through-out the state to finalize 2017 deer season recommendations. Manitowoc’s CDAC meeting will be on Wednesday April 19^th at Viking Bow & Gun club starting at 6 pm. All Deer Hunters who care about their deer hunting seasons and the amount of deer we can kill are expected to at least show some interest in helping the committee make the right decision for our county. Show some support for the sport you talk about mostly throughout the year. This meeting is a Public Hearing, so it’s open to the Public, not just deer hunters. Everyone is welcome to attend.

FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED will be holding one of their annual Brat Fry at Rob’s Market on Menasha Ave. next to the county airport on April 29th. This is a perfect time for the public is show its support for a group that is working so hard to clean up the Branch River watershed and they have a wonderful program to educate our youth about the outdoors. They are a totally family group, as everyone pitches in to work, from the youngest child to the college aged child, they all work as a family team. Upcoming events they have planned are April 15^th is the Dodge Preserve Clean Up Day, call Al @ 920-901-5166 or meet at the Whitelaw Convenience Center at 9:30am. April 22^nd is the groups tree planting day, Sunday April 23^rd is an event at the Manitowoc Public Library at 12:30pm with the Fox Valley Herp Club in Room B and C. They plan on offering Cravings Cookies after the reptile show. This program is sponsored by the Lakeshore Dental and the Manitowoc Public Library. On May 20^th is the bridge crossing clean up day. They plan on meeting at the Taus Town Hall at 9:30am and the Rain Date is the 21^st at 1pm.  Summer Family Event date is June 10^th at the Dodge Preserve. Guest Speaker will be Dan Fagert who will talk about cooking over campfires and having some samples for us to try.  For more information about the Friends of the Branch River Watershed contact Emily Endter at 920-323-3486 or Al Klingeison at 920-901-5166.

MISHICOT SPORTSMAN CLUB SPRING ARCHERY TOURNMENT is coming on April 29th and 30th  from 8 am to 4 pm at the Club’s property on Jambo Creek.  All archers are welcome to come and shoot. Food and Refreshments are available to everyone. All youth who shoot in the tournament will have their name entered into a drawing for a new bow to be given away at the Fall Archery Tournament. (Ages of the youth must be 16 years and under to win) They have a choice of either a Barnett Raptor Crossbow or a Mission Craze II youth bow. Drawing will be on August 28^th at the Fall Tournament.  

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FISHING NEWS:  EXPANDED FISHING ON LAKE MICHIGAN SET TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 15^th;   Starting Saturday April 15^th Lake Trout harvest will take effect thanks to an emergency rule approved by the Wis. DNR Board.  The rule takes into account current lake trout populations including the reestablishment of natural reproduction in some refuge areas and is not expected to affect long-term restoration efforts. The new 5 fish daily bag limit was developed following an extensive angler engagement process that included seven public meetings with total attendance of 500. Other provisions of the new rule are:  Count the 5 fish daily lake trout limit as part of the overall five trout and salmon combined daily bag limit; Maintain closure of refuges, which are supporting some natural reproduction; Offer a continuous open season in 2017; Maintain the commitment to lake-wide lake trout restoration and promotion of a diverse salmon and trout fishery through continued assessment of lake trout restoration goals and management actions. DNR will hold a combined public hearing to the emergency rule and gather additional information for a permanent rule at a hearing set for June 22 from 6 to 8 pm in the ballroom at U-W Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences, 600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204. Written comments can be sent to:  DNRLAKEMICHIGANPLAN@wisconsin.gov  or mailed to: Brad Eggold, DNR, Great Lakes Water Institute, 600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI  53204. The deadline for comments is July 17, 2017.  The initial emergency rule will run 150 days with two expected 60 day extensions for a total of 270 days. For 2017, the new bag limit will therefore be in effect until December 31, 2017. The department intends to seek a permanent rule that would take effect as soon as possible upon expiration of the emergency rule extensions.

Walleye runs continuing on rivers and fishing pressure has been very heavy at some locations, including at the Hattie Street dam on the Menominee River and at Voyager Park on the Fox River where it was shoulder to shoulder angler wading near shore over the week. On the Wolf River walleye are starting to make it up to the Shawano Dam. Anglers reported catching mostly males but with more females starting to show up with many not spawned out yet. Sturgeons have not been spotted below the Shawano Dam yet, but with the warmer weather it will not be long before they arrive to spawn. The steelhead run on Lake Michigan tributaries continues to be a mixed bag. The Kewaunee River is still producing some steelhead and steelhead were moving up the Ahnapee River with good catches just downstream of the Forestville Dam. Some small brown trout and a few bigger steelhead were taken from the East Twin River. Not much pressure on fishing so far this week on the West Twin River the number of times it was checked. Steelhead fishing farther south of Manitowoc are reporting just about the same of the local fishing in the Mishicot and Shoto areas. Smelt fishermen were reporting good catches of up to 300 smelt per night along the Milwaukee shoreline.

If you would like to report any fishing experiences you are having locally in the Manitowoc or Two Rivers areas, or if you are a hardcore fisherman or woman, drop us an email at: roger@VLoutdoormedia.com, and we will be sure to place it on the CUB Radio blog site, and the http://VLoutdoormedia.com  site.  This also applies for all hunting, club news or anything that the public might be interested in.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR 4-12-17:  MAINE: Action Needed, Anti-Gun Bill still looming in House;  OREGON: All Public citizens need to attend the Public Committee Hearings on April 17^th;  TENNESSEE:  Pro-Gun Legislation Passed out of House Subcommittee;  OKLAHOMA:  Pro-Gun Preemption ill Passed out of Committee;  MAINE:  Sunday Hunting Bills Voted Down in Committee Work Session;  MISSOURI:  Nixa Rep. Taylor’s pitch to eliminate gun-free zones receives House Hearing;  KENTUCKY: Concealed Carry on the rise;  TEXAS:  Handgun, Cannon and Knife all being considered for Official State Symbol designation;  NORTH CAROLINE: Bill filed to allow Firearm Education in their High Schools.

Last chance to get your WHITETAILS UNLIMITED’S WISCONSIN LAKE MICHIGAN DEER CAMP tickets for the Saturday April 29^th. Deer Camp will be meeting at the THE VILLAGE at 170 in Kohler, WI. Games/Raffles & Social Hour at 5 pm with a Chicken & Tips Dinner at 7 pm.  Tickets are $65 each and the Ticket dead line is April 24^th.  Meet special guests Trailer, WTU’s mascot dog, and Expert Trainer Jeremy Moore. Everyone attending will receive a Deer Camp Tour 2017 shirt as a door prize! Call Whitetails Unlimited HQ at 800-274-5471  or go online at  www.whitetailsunlimited.com .

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  Next week the state will be celebrating “EARTH DAY” all around the state. The DNR will be out with the public working on the 9^th annual Work ”Play” Earth Day events to be held around the state. This year there is 31 properties holding events, up from 28 in 2016. This year events will be held on April 21, 22, 29, and May 6.  Volunteers can join DNR Staff, local friends group members and people from nearby communities to help repair and enhance park properties. Last year they had 825 volunteers participate in donating more than 2,640 hours of work. Hours vary by event , but most begin either at 9 am or 10 am and run through noon or early afternoon. For details search the DNR website for:  “Work Play Earth Day”.  In our area it is the  Point Beach State Forest @ 920-794-7480, so call and sign up for a day of fun with the whole family. A little outdoor work never hurts anyone. I can smell the fresh air already, nature at its best.

NRA-ILA  DAILY ALERT FOR 4-11-2017:  ILLINOIS: Contact your Senator in opposition to gun dealer licensing scheme. Illinois Senate is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 1657 on April 25^th.  MONTANA:  Right to Hunter and Fish Constitutional Amendment Passed out of Committee;  MAINE:  Self-Defense Legislation to be heard in Committee this week;  MARYLAND:  2017 General Assembly adjourns Sine Die, killing all anti-gun legislation that was introduced this year;  FORMER NEW YEAR MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG’S group called “Everytown for Gun Safety”, Vows to Defeat NRA-Backed Concealed Carry Effort in America;   MARYLAND: House, Senate negotiators deadlock on bill banning carry on Maryland college campuses;  NEW YORK: Urban thinking threatens Sportsmen;  NEBRASKA: Important Firearms Preemption Legislation expected for Floor Vote soon;  DELTA airlines has a new requirement that guns checked as baggage be picked up at the baggage service office upon arrival.

NRA 146^th ANNUAL MEETINGS & EXHIBITS will be in Atlanta and it will be 15 acres of Guns and Gear in the NRA EVENT OF THE YEAR. Sponsored by MidWay USA, the show ill open on April 27 to the 30, 2017 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. This will be the largest NRA ANNUAL MEETINGS AND EXHIBITS ever. Just think of walking those 15 acres of guns and hunting equipment all around you, man, I think I would of gone to heaven to be around all those exhibits. For more information aout all the exciting special events, workshps, and seminars, including ticket sales, is available online at  http://nraam.org. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS VOL. 24, #14:   FREEDOM WINS!!!  Pro-Second Amendment Judge will join the U.S. Supreme Court. “The NRA would like to thank President Trump for fulfilling his campaign promise to place a Pro-Second Amendment justice on the Supreme Court.”  Judge Neal Gorsuch appointment being confirmed by the Senate on Friday is a wonderful thing for the Constitution and all Constitutional Rights. ( Writer’s Note:  “Thank you Senators who voted for the only true Constitution Judge ever picked. I will remind all citizens of those Liberal Senators who continually turned against those individuals who live and breathe the Second Amendment and the Rights of it. Senator Bladwin, your days in the Senate are now counting down to having to get a real job in life. I will work my butt off to get rid of you and your liberal views.”)   WEST VIRGINIA: West Virginia Congressman introduces important Pro-Gun Legislation; CANADIAN Gun Controllers adopt misleading tactic on Children and Firearms, they are willing to use misleading statistics on childhood firearm-related injuries to advance an anti-gun agenda; FIREARM PURCHASES STILL TRENDING UP, but our national salesman of the year is now gone (Obama) and everyone is feeling like there is no problems like before. ( Wrong-because of the liberal judge that person placed on the lower court benches, we still are in trouble about our Second Amendment Rights being attacked every day.) Do not forget about the upcoming NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Atlanta, GA. If you have the time and money to travel to Atlanta, you will not be disappointed at the meetings. Also, the exhibit hall with the many thousands of guns and displays will keep you busy all day long. It a great place to take the children too also. Attend Firearms Law Seminar will be held on Friday April 28^th, 2017 at the Annual meetings. It’s the gold standard in firearm law classes, this day-long seminar provides legal instruction for attorneys and all others interested in Second Amendment law. CLE credit for all state is available. If you can’t attend the Annual Meetings, it should be on You Tube after the meetings which end on April 30^th. Watch for it, it will be a good show to watch. CONNECTICUT:  Anti-Gun Bill Fails to Pass Committee;  MAINE: Action Needed: Anti-Gun Bill Expected for House Floor Vote; IOWA: Poised to Restore Second Amendment Freedoms;  IOWA: Action Needed: Contact Governor Branstad and Urge Him to Sign HF 517;  TENNESSEE:  Senate Passes Self-Defense Legislation;  WASHINGTON: WDFW Creates Advisory Committee to Address Target Shooting Concerns in Central Washington.  

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   ATTENTION ALL TRAPPERS:  A trapper education course will be held at the Reedsville Sportsman club from 8 am to 4 pm on May 20^th and at a time to be announced for May 21^st. Please register with Trapper Dan by April 10^th by calling 920-901-9449 or by emailing trapperdanc@yahoo.com.  

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FISHNG NEWS:  Had an opportunity to see fishermen on the rivers up at New London and I really was surprised of the number of boats on the waters. Not a lot of luck according to their reports but they keep on fishing. On the Fox River from State Hwy 172 in Green Bay up to the Dam in De Pere, the river was loaded with boats and fishermen along the shoreline. Some nice size walleyes were being taken, but from what I could see, lots of catch and release right now. The East and West Twin Rivers have been seeing a lot of fishermen from all over the State.

ATTENTION all fishermen of the East Twin River in Mishicot. Remember that on April 18^th through April 27^th, the U S Fish & Game will be placing lampricides to control the lamprey in our river. The river right now has lamprey larvae present and they need to control them before they grow up to be full size lamprey. If this infestation is left untreated, it will have a detrimental effect upon fish populations that inhabit the Great Lakes.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  The Statewide Youth Turkey Hunt is the weekend of April 15 and 16 which is just a week away. Turkeys have moved out of their overwinter flocks with a few Toms already displaying in the fields. Shed hunters are out and about and the elk will soon be shedding antlers as well. Migration continues strong across the state. Large flocks of birds of all species have been traveling through the state on their way to their nesting areas. As you drive around the county, you will see flocks or pairs of geese and sandhill cranes in the fields. A word of caution to all drivers, this week on one night I had 7 deer cross in front of me as I was driving to the sportsmen club meetings. I had 4 try to run down my van and on the way home again, I had three more try the same thing. Funny to mention this, these deer were on the normal trails where they are during hunting season. So please drive very carefully this spring, no one wants to hit any animals with their vehicle.

Mark your calendars for April 23^rd as the Friends of the Branch River would like to invite all of you to the Manitowoc Public Library at 12:30pm. They will be hosting the Fox Valley Herp Club upstairs in the Balkansky Rooms B and C. The group will do a short presentation on reptiles and then the fun starts with lots of hands-on interaction with the many snakes, turtles and other reptiles big and small. There will also be some treats from the Cravings in Whitelaw afterwards. This is a FREE FAMILY EVENT, but donations are strongly encouraged to help support the group. They will also have information about getting involved in the group and/or becoming a member. This organization is all about getting the whole family involved and the things they have for the children to do is just wonderful. They are also 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 camp is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Do not forget to support this group by attending their April 29^th Brat Fry at Rob’s Market on Menasha Ave. next to the Airport and it should be starting around 9:30 till after noon hour sometime. This is one of their ways to raise the so badly needed money to run a program for children and the group. For more information about the group, feel free to call Al Klingeisen at 920-901-5166 or the group’s secretary Emily Endter at 920-323-3486.

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FISHING NEWS:   The spring Walleye runs are picking up on the rivers. Even with some spots in Northern Wis. still having ice on the lakes, it is rotting and turning black and should be considered very dangerous with anglers falling through the ice in some counties. The Walleye run is picking up in the Peshitgo, Menominee and Wolf rivers and fishermen are flocking to the shores of the peak run. Fishing in the Wis. River had been good this past week with the walleyes just about at spawn stage and numerous fish being caught below the dams. There are a few sturgeon on the Wolf River, but the water temperatures are still too cold for their annual spawning run. By the way, the Wis. DNR is looking for individuals who are willing to babysit the sturgeon during their spawning runs. Contact the DNR service offices to ask about being a sturgeon watcher, as I did that for many years and it’s fun to watch them at all hours of the day and night. Fishing in the Door County area is improving as the spring temps warm the area. On the Bay side of the county, there is still some spots with ice in the harbors, but the Sawyer Harbor ramp was open and busy with most boats catching 2 or 3 browns.  Along the Lake Michigan shorelines the rivers are showing some signs of a mixed bag of steelheads. The Sheboygan River and the Kewaunee County streams have been producing a few steelheads and the occasional brown trout. Fishing pressure on the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Root Rivers was lower this past week but the pressure on the Oak Creek was heavy with some nice catches of rainbows landed. Fishing in that Oak Creek area is really good for browns also at this time of the season. East and West Twin Rivers have had a few fishermen trying their luck on the steelhead and I have seen only a few fish caught. Hopefully this coming week will be good with the weather warming up the water a bit. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT APRIL 4, 2017:  IOWA:  Omnibus Pro-Gun ill passes Senate and Heads to House for concurrence;  SOUTH CAROLINA:  Constitutional/Permitless carry vote postponed to Wednesday;  WEST VIRGINIA:  Range Protection bill heads to Governor;  NEVADA:  Anti-Gun bills to be heard in committee this week;  INDIANA:  Lawmakers OK letting Statehouse staffers exercise Right to Carry;  Kansas:  House poised to debate campus carry;  NEW JERSEY:  Lawmakers sue to halt Christie rule easing gun permits;  TENNESSEE:  Senate Oks bills to allow guns in boats, Silencers;  and from the WASHINGTON TIMES NEWSPAPER:  It’s the classic case of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), not related to local animal shelters with similar names, has the same goals as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals); Get rid of Meat, Cheese, Ice Cream, Circuses, Zoos, Aquariums. Pet Stores, HUNTING and basically any other way animals are used commercially or institutionally. The CEO of HSUS, Wayne Pacelle, has said, “I don’t want to see another cat or dog born.”  ( Editor’s Note: The animals rights groups in America have collected over $500 Million Dollars in 2016 to fight the rest of the world on Animals have Rights. Most of these people are Liberals to the max. )

NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY  will be on September 23^rd, 2017 this year. There should be events all around the state celebrating the NHF Day. Watch for the events in this county and please note that this year the Manitowoc County Fish & Game Prot. Assn. will be celebrating their 110^th Anniversary and is the leader in Conservation in these parts of the state and the Mid-West. If you are not a member of the many clubs in this county yet, sign up to a club of your choice. As an example, the Manitowoc Unit of the Fish & Game has a $5.00 a year membership and any children until 12 are half that price. You can’t purchase a burger today in some places for that price. Come join a club and see a whole new world that most children today know nothing about. Let’s get them back in the outdoors and not in front of the TV set. To find a club of your choice, go to:  www.mantyfg.org

GUN OWNERS, looking for a big and better firearm to shoot that 30 point buck with. Ruger has just the firearm for you. I willing to bet you could take out a whole pack of wolves while you shoot at that buck with the new Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle now available in .450 Bushmaster. Now that’s some huge knock down power. Rifle weighs 6.6 pounds, and this version of the Gunsite Scout Rifle features a 16.10”, 11/16”-24 threaded barrel with a 1:16 twist rate, offers controlled round feed and ships with a 4-round detachable box magazine.  Hey, Father’s Day is coming and so are the tax refunds, so look at the new Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  ATTENTION ALL DEER HUNTERS:  Almost all of you know how hard the County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) of Manitowoc County has been working to figure out our Deer hunting seasons and the amount of deer to kill. Please go to the on-line feedback “survey” to fill it out and get involved in the amount of deer taken in Manitowoc county. The on-line survey started on April 3^rd to the 13^th. Go to: “ Spring 2017 CDAC Input”  and once it opens, go to “online public comment forum.”  On April 14^th the public should be able to see the results of the survey.  Do not forget that the CDAC meeting will be held at the Viking Bow & Gun Club on April 19^th starting at 6pm. Hope to see all of you there. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  The Westshore Sportsman Club will be starting a Youth Shooting Program with an organizational meeting to be held near the end of April. Watch the paper or this blog site for more information in the future. Westshore is also holding its 8^th Annual Kakuk Memorial Shoot for a Cure fundraiser on April 8^th from 11am to 3pm or longer if need be. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Westshore Sportsman Club is located at 11267 Lakeshore Road, Off of State Highway V, Two Rivers, WI. For more information contact Joe Schepper at 920-323-4039 or email him at hpesoj54bongo@gmail.com for more details.

Next meeting for the Manitowoc County CDAC group will be on April 19^th at the Viking Bow & Gun Club starting at 6 pm. This is the last year of the three year plan to reduce the deer population in the county. The CDAC group voted in its March meeting to issue the same number of tags for both the public and private lands in the county like last year. There will be two FREE Antlerless deer tags with each license sold and an additional 2,000 Antlerless tags available for the private lands and 300 Antlerless tags for the public lands.  The purpose of the April 19^th meeting is to hear from the public on the recommendations the CDAC group made at their March meeting. Please, if you care about our deer populations in this county, be at the April meeting. See you there.

Maribel Sportsman Club is going to be holding an ATV course on Monday April 24^th, Wed. 26th and Wed. May 3^rd., all from 5:30pm to 9 pm. Cost is $10 per student and anyone born January 1, 1988 or after, needs to have this course to ride on public trails. Pre-registration is required by calling John Decker at 920-242-0278.

Larrabee Sportsman Club is having their Easter Egg Hunt at Noon April 8^th for kids 6 and younger and at 1 pm for the youth ages 7 to 13 years old. Entertainment will be by Don Vogt. The magician and a special appearance by Mr. Whiskers the Easter Bunny.  The Club also has added another spawning bed in Haupt’s Lake to help improve the fish habitat.

ATTENTON ALL SPORTSMEN, DO NOT FORGET ABOUT THE CONSERVATION CONGRESS PUBLIC SPRING HEARINGS ON APRIL 10^TH AT THE MANITOWOC COUNTY UW CENTER STARTING AT 7 PM.

PETA:  PETA is now claiming that “Milk is a symbol of White Supremacy.” PETA’S shenanigans vary from the absurd to the downright offensive. PETA’s efforts to “save the animals” always make the headlines—and with good reason: they’re completely absurd. The Animal Rights group released a new video to cry over milk, equating the nutritious drink with NAZISM. “Did you know that milk has long been a symbol used by white supremacists”? It’s an alternative fact accompanied by equally ludicrous video, which they published on social media. They call milk the neo-Nazi drink of choice, stating that it has “long been” a symbol used by white supremacist groups as a “thinly veiled allegory for racial purity.  Read this in an email to me on April 2, 2017 from Liberty Headlines.

ATTENTION ALL DEER HUNTERS, the April Public Comment period will provide an opportunity to give feedback regarding preliminary antlerless harvest quota recommendations. The Public comment period will be open from April 3^rd to April 13^th.  To provide your feedback and to learn more about COUNTY DEER ADVISORY COUNCILS, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword “CDAC”.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AUGUST 25 TO 27^TH , 2017 to be at the NRA Personal Protection Expo in Milwaukee, WI inside the Wisconsin Center. The Sponsors of the Expo so far are Premier Sponsors Shooting Illustrated, Winchester Ammo, Securelt, Daniel Defense, Browning Ammo., Canik Firearms, Kahr Arms, and Ruger. Besides the many seminars and workshops, this expo will equip visitors with the products, training and mindset necessary to prepare and defend themselves and their loved ones when threats arise. The Expo will feature an exhibit hall packed with leading firearm companies and shooting accessories, concealment and storage products, tactical gear and home defense solutions. Stay tuned to this site for the latest information on this Expo.