MTWC UNIT FISH & GAME SEPT SPECIAL MEETING

From: The Manitowoc Unit - Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Association Subject: September Meeting The September meeting of the Manitowoc Unit of Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Association will be held on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at Lincoln Park, Cabin #1 in Manitowoc. This is the regular monthly meeting of the membership and is open to the public. The meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm. There is generally a brief speaker or presentation and then the business meeting of the organization. A lunch and refreshments follow this. The Speaker for the September Meeting will be Tom Jagemann of the Jagemann Sporting Group. The program will be a history of Jagemann Sporting Group and the products they make in Manitowoc. Products are sold world-wide and this would be a great time to bring the family to hear and see the presentation being made to the club. The products are now found on MidWest USA catalog or web-site. The Public welcome to attend and a lunch and refreshments will be served. Meeting is Open to everyone and today the world of education of our youth is important. Hope to see you there and bring everyone along. The Manitowoc Unit is one of over 25 organizations that make up Manitowoc Fish & Game Protective Association in Manitowoc County. Founded in 1907, the organization is recognized as one of the oldest conservation organization in Wisconsin and the Midwest. The organization works to protect the rights of sporting men and women and promotes conservation and related education. The Manitowoc Unit meets the first Thursday of each month and meetings are open to the public. Those interested in the outdoors and especially youth are encouraged to attend these meetings. More information on the clubs that are part of the organization and their resources can be found at: NEW Website: www.mantyfg.org

NRA CARRY GUARD SHOW HELD IN MILWAUKEE, WI AUG 25 - 27

NRA Carry Guard Expo Draws Visitors to Milwaukee FAIRFAX, Va. – The inaugural NRA Carry Guard Expo, held Aug. 25-27, 2017 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, drew 14,127 visitors to experience the ultimate assembly of education, training and products dedicated to concealed carry, personal protection and home defense. The Expo marked the return of the NRA to Milwaukee, having hosted the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in the Wisconsin Center in 2006. The first-year event boasted 124 seminars, with topics spanning home defense, active threat protection, concealed carry tactics, gender and age-specific training, less-than-lethal defense and much more. More than 6,400 guests participated in the wealth of available education throughout the weekend. Attendees stepped out of the seminars and into the action, using Ultimate Training Munitions simulation-safe conversion kits and ammunition in real firearms on the NRA Mobile Tactical Range Experience. The attraction allowed visitors to put real-world skills to the test on a safe indoor firing range inside the exhibit hall. The exhibit floor featured 160 exhibitors spread across nearly 100,000 square feet of the Wisconsin Center. Several leading firearms manufacturers were on hand displaying their latest product lines for concealed carry, personal protection and home defense. The NRA Concealed Carry Fashion Show on Friday Aug. 25 drew more than 200 attendees to witness an entertaining, yet educational runway display featuring 50 innovative concealed carry products from 20 event exhibitors. More than 15 global media members, including fashion blogs and international news outlets, covered the fashion show. Visitors and exhibitors alike were excited due to the large turnout for the inaugural show. Nate Beard, co-founder of N82 Tactical, said, "We crushed our onsite sales projections due in no small part to the educated and focused consumers the NRA attracted to the Show." "The NRA Carry Guard Expo exceeded even my best expectations for the show," said Marshall Smith, Director of Trade Shows and Events for 5.11 Tactical. "They promised an exhibit floor full of highly qualified attendees, and boy, did they deliver!" For more information about the NRA Carry Guard Expo, visit www.nracarryguardexpo.com. Learn more about NRA Carry Guard training and membership at www.nracarryguard.com. About the National Rifle Association Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America's oldest civil rights and sportsmen's group. Five million members strong, NRA continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and is the leader in firearm education and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the military. Visit http://nra.org. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030

DNR OUTDOOR NEWS

Morning dove and early teal and goose seasons open Sept. 1; king salmon starting to stage for fall run The weather is shaping up to look very nice for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, with most parks and forests reporting that reservable campsites are booked. People looking for last minute end of summer vacation weekend camping who don’t have a reservation should consider camping at the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. The forest has non-reservable sites at rustic campgrounds that will be open this weekend. Anglers continue to report productive walleye fishing on Lake Winnebago. Yellow perch fishing action has picked up throughout the system, particularly on Lake Winnebago. With fall approaching, some anglers are already eagerly waiting for the fall white bass run and action already seems to be picking up on the Wolf River. Anglers on the west shore of Green Bay report catching perch and walleye from Peshtigo to the Pensaukee River. Walleye action on the lower bay has also been very consistent, with some limits reached. Smallmouth bass fishing continues to be excellent throughout the Door County peninsula. Fishing pressure on Lake Michigan has been light with the recent weather, due largely to strong winds and rain that made it difficult to get a boat out. Those that made it out on calmer days reported mainly chinook salmon and rainbow trout were caught, along with some lake trout, three coho salmon, and one brown trout. Pier fishermen are starting to see a little success with kings finally showing up in harbors and the river channels. The kings are certainly staging to make their fall spawning run. It's only a matter of time before we see them moving upriver. The hook and line season for lake sturgeon opens Sept. 2 and runs through Sept. 30 on several major river stretches for a fish that can grow to more than 6 feet long and exceed 150 pounds. The mourning dove, early teal and early September Canada goose hunting seasons open in designated areas Friday, September 1. Early goose season hunters should take note that geese are still hitting grain stubble fields big time. Hunters heading out to the fields this week for dove hunting should be prepared to see large numbers of hunters in the available fields. Sunflower fields were planted late due to wet/cold weather earlier this year and may see mixed results in drawing birds in. Fawns are losing their spots, whitetail bucks are shedding velvet. Young bull elk have also rubbed off their velvet and are polishing and the older bulls have begun to rub off velvet. Elk cow and calf groups are being approached by bulls for the start of the mating season. Bulls are just now beginning to bugle. The cool nights of the past week have reminded folks that the fall season is getting closer. Signs continue to point to the arrival of fall. Blackberries and hazel nuts are at their peak, acorns are starting to fall, and the brilliant colors of the season are starting. The apple trees are dropping fruit. Goldenrod is in full bloom and New England aster are beginning to show their purple flowers. Another good week of migration brought many new birds to Wisconsin from their summer haunts in the boreal forests and open tundra of Canada. Warblers continue to steal the show, as they likely will for the next few weeks yet. Common nighthawk migration is past peak in the north, while southern birders found them by the hundreds on the evening of August 30. Reports from the Sauk County area were particularly impressive.

REMINGTON FIREARMS SPONSORSHIP OUTDOOR NEWS

Remington Arms Company, LLC, Signs as Presenting Sponsor of National Shooting Sports Month NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, is pleased to announce that Remington Arms Company, LLC, has signed as the Presenting Sponsor of the association’s inaugural National Shooting Sports Month. Founded in 1816, Remington is an American manufacturer of premium rifles, handguns, shotguns, muzzleloaders and ammunition. The company is headquartered in Madison, North Carolina. “We are thrilled to have this historic company come on board as the Presenting Sponsor of our inaugural National Shooting Sports Month,” said Chris Dolnack, NSSF Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “Its sponsorship will undoubtedly make a meaningful impact in meeting the goals of this month-long event: getting people everywhere and from every walk of life, novice to expert, out to the range and enjoying the shooting sports.” “We are humbled by the opportunity to be a part of the inaugural National Shooting Sports Month,” said Jordan Davis, Remington Outdoor Company Vice President of Marketing. “For more than 200 years Remington has been synonymous with the shooting sports and its sporting traditions. We couldn’t imagine a better opportunity to continuing our support of the shooting, sporting and Second Amendment traditions than to partner with the NSSF in bringing the National Shooting Sports Month to fruition.” Taking place throughout the entire month of August, NSSF’s first annual National Shooting Sports Month was created to celebrate the passion we all have for target shooting and a pastime that provides a lifetime of enjoyment that can be shared with families and friends. At the same time, it reminds the public that shooting is a safe, fun activity enjoyed by millions of Americans, and provides an excellent opportunity for increased shooting sports participation through fun events and activities held at ranges and retail stores across the country. Firearms ranges across the country are taking part with special events and promotions, and shooters will find their local firearms retailers lined up to share in the excitement as well, with sales, instruction and other efforts that keeps excitement high for the month-long event. NSSF recently introduced its new website, www.ShootingSportsMonth.org, as the go-to resource for industry manufacturers, ranges and retailers to spread the word, and where consumers will find the participating stores and shooting facilities in their areas, a free library of shooting tip and firearms safety videos, the latest firearms industry news and more. Shooters are invited to share their participation during the month on social media using the hashtag #LetsGoShooting. “We are truly excited to launch National Shooting Sports Month,” said Dolnack. “Starting now, this is going to be the summer month everyone looks forward to, for years to come.” For more information and to find a shooting range near you, visit www.ShootingSportsMonth.org. -30- About NSSF The National Shooting Sports Foundation is the trade association for the firearms industry. Its mission is to promote, protect and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. Formed in 1961, NSSF has a membership of more than 12,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearms retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen's organizations and publishers. For more information, visit www.nssf.org.

NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY SEPT. 23RD, 2017

One Month Remains to Take the National Hunting and Fishing Day Challenge Pledge Annual celebration set for Sept. 23 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (August 24, 2017) - National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day) is set for September 23, which leaves outdoorsmen and women only one month to participate in the NHF Day Challenge. By pledging to introduce someone to hunting, fishing or shooting, participants will have the opportunity to win a Richard Childress VIP race weekend package or the Ultimate Outdoor Experience in America's Conservation Capital from Big Cedar Lodge and Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. Congress established National Hunting and Fishing Day to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. Since launching in 1971, each fourth Saturday in September is set aside as NHF Day. This year's NHF Day is set for September 23 with NASCAR legend Richard Childress serving as honorary chairman. "Mentoring is critical to ensure our outdoor tradition lives on through future generations," said Childress. "Make the commitment to take someone outdoors and show them why you value hunting, fishing and target shooting. Today fewer people are connecting with nature through hunting and fishing. Introducing someone to the joys of the outdoors not only enriches their life, it creates a future conservationist." Each new hunter and angler created helps fund conservation. Every time someone buys a firearm, ammunition, archery equipment or fishing tackle, they contribute to habitat conservation and science-based wildlife management through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR) program. The WSFR is the cornerstone of fish and wildlife conservation in North America because it brings funding from the sporting arms, archery and fishing industries and sportsmen and women back to state wildlife management agencies. These monies, in addition to hunting and fishing license fees, are critical for conserving fish and wildlife across our nation. Those who pledge to take someone hunting, target shooting or fishing will be entered for a chance to win two amazing prize packages. The first grand prize is a 2017 NASCAR race including pit and garage passes, garage and team hauler tours, and an opportunity to meet team owner Richard Childress. The second grand prize package includes a two-night cabin stay at Big Cedar Lodge in the beautiful Ozark Mountains; guided fishing trip on Table Rock Lake; and adventure passes to Top of the Rock Ozarks Heritage Preserve Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail and Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum; Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Shooting Academy; and the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, the world's foremost conservation attraction opening September 2017 in Springfield, Missouri. To get involved in the NHF Day Challenge, visit NHFDay.org or call 417 225-1162. NHF Day is made possible through the sponsorship and generous support of these well-respected companies and brands: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Bass Pro Shops, Yamaha, NRA, Realtree, GunBroker, Ducks Unlimited, NWTF, Cabela's, Keep America Fishing, Thompson Center, Izaak Walton League, My Outdoor TV, Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Shakespeare, Berkley, Plano and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation.

OUTDOOR NEWS WISCONSIN NRA NEWS

view the web version of this email Wisconsin: Concealed Carry Reciprocity with West Virginia Made Official West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced that government officials of Wisconsin and West Virginia have worked out a formal reciprocity agreement where each state will honor concealed carry permits issued by the other. While West Virginia has had constitutional carry since 2016 with the enactment of House Bill 4145, residents of West Virginia still often obtain concealed carry permits in order to take advantage of reciprocity agreements in order to carry in other states. Wisconsin has previously, informally recognized concealed carry permits from West Virginia. This agreement codifies this previous arrangement. Your NRA applauds the efforts of officials from both Wisconsin and West Virginia as they work to ensure their citizens may exercise their Second Amendment rights as they travel to each other’s states. FOLLOW NRA-ILA © 2017 National Rifle Association of America, Institute For Legislative Action. To contact NRA-ILA call 800-392-8683. Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Please do not reply to this email. Unsubscribe from this email list | Manage your email preferences Thank you!

OUTDOOR NEWS DNR WEEKLY REPORT FOR 8/24/17

A closing summer - drops in temperature and water levels, increases in angling success and deer sightings, strong showing for duck migrations It’s almost the last week of August and an early fall breeze is in the air. Temperatures have been dropping slightly and are now steady in the mid to high 60s and low 70s. Leaves are continuing to change on early responders and the dense forests of summer are slowly becoming more visible. Nuisance bugs have slowed down a bit and water levels are returning to normal, making this a great time to get out on the trail or onto the water. Panfish are still biting on most northern inland lakes, with worms and leeches working best. Fishing on the Wolf River has been good, with decent catches of walleye, northern pike, bass, and catfish. The lower Peshtigo River is still producing walleye, perch, catfish, drum, and smallmouth bass and they remain the main draw below the dam at Stiles on the Oconto River. On Green Bay, anglers from the landing at Pensaukee to Oconto report perch starting to be caught. The walleye bite has been going good along both the west and east shores of the bay. Along Door County, Sturgeon Bay and Little Surgeon Bay anglers had good luck this week targeting yellow perch. Salmon fishing in Door County this past week has been hit or miss, but some anglers have been catching a good number of very large fish, along with good numbers mainly north of Sturgeon Bay. Along Lake Michigan fishing has been tough for most anglers. Despite a tough bite, anglers have been harvesting a good number of chinook salmon, along with a mixed catch of lake trout and rainbow trout. Fishing pressure was low during the week out of southern Lake Michigan ports due to stormy and windy weather conditions. Success off of boats was limited during the week, with the majority of the fish being caught over the weekend. Mainly rainbow trout and chinook salmon were caught, along with lake trout, brown trout, and coho salmon. Deer are feeding consistently in the early and late hours of the day, often in open cropland. The white oak acorn drop looks strong this year, which should provide a boost. Early goose season begins in another week and geese are flocked and feeding in wheat stubble fields. At Horicon Marsh and elsewhere, dabbling ducks are appearing on their migration path. Blue-winged teal and pintail have been spotted in small numbers. Nighthawks and warblers are also starting to pass through in strong numbers. Sandhill cranes are gathering and gearing up for their migration. Their rust-red summer colors have faded to a mottled and ghostly grey. Soon flocks will number in the hundreds and their bugling calls will be heard as they pass overhead. More maples in low lying areas and some grasses are beginning to change hues as the forests turn from vibrant green to more muted olive and then tawny shades. Asters are blooming and supporting goldenrod and yellow tansy in the prairies, while poison ivy exhibits a pinkish tinge, making it easier to spot and avoid. Blackberries are in full swing; get to them fast before a host of animals and insects pick them clean.

OUTDOOR FISHING NEWS WISCONSIN

Wednesday, August 23, 2017 Arnoldussen, Day Win Cabela's National Walleye Tour Championship on Green Bay Championship awards three Ranger boats to top anglers (INSERT IMAGE) Editor's Note: Photo Caption: First-place pro-angler Dean Arnoldussen (left) and first-place co-angler Devin Day (right) raise their champion trophies at the Cabela's National Walleye Tour Championship at Green Bay, at Marinette, Wisconsin, August 20. (For a high-res image, please contact Greg Duncan) NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Pro-angler Dean Arnoldussen, of Appleton, Wisconsin, brought in a two-day total of 75.13 pounds of walleye to win the pro-angler category of the Cabela's National Walleye Tour (NWT) Championship event on Green Bay, at Marinette, Wisconsin, on August 20. Arnoldussen won $15,000 in cash and a fully rigged Ranger 620FS with a 225 horsepower Evinrude G2 outboard. On day one of the championship, casters dominated as huge stringers were caught from the far north end of Green Bay. After two cancellation days due to dangerously windy weather, the bite changed and trolling took center stage. Dean Arnoldussen, who has been cashing checks on the Great Lakes for years, was quick to capitalize. Instead of gliding and shivering, Arnoldussen trolled crankbaits over a flat on the south side of Chambers Island. The old-school technique earned him an $85,000 payday and his second major championship victory. "This is a flat I've fished for probably 15 years," said Arnoldussen. "I've won a couple tournaments there in years past. It's weird though. Sometimes they just show up and I don't exactly know why. Thankfully, they showed up two days before the tournament." Arnoldussen brought in 39.89 pounds on day one, leaving the angler in fifth place – more than six pounds behind day-one leader Tom Kemos. Two consecutive days of high winds and waves caused NWT Tournament Director Anthony Wright to cancel day two. Better weather arrived Saturday, allowing the tournament to wrap up with only two days of competition. On the final day, Arnoldussen made his 10-mile run and caught a 27-incher right away. An hour later he boxed a 25-incher and after another hour he boxed a 28-incher. At 11 a.m., he moved a quarter mile to a weed line and lost one on his first pass. His second pass yielded a 26-incher. With four fish in the livewell at 12:30, he ran back to his primary area and caught a 21-incher, which he immediately threw back. At 2 p.m., he put the winning fish in the boat, a 28-incher. After catching one more, a 23-incher, he decided to head in, not wanting to incur any potential penalties for dead fish. "I figured if I could get over 30 pounds, I should be in the top five," said Arnoldussen. "I wasn't even thinking about winning. Then I saw Chase come in with two fish and then Sprengel with three and I realized their fish didn't go. Then I heard Kemos and Okada didn't have them and I realized there's nobody that can beat me." While Arnoldussen would occasionally pull a board in and cast to specific fish he graphed, all 10 of his weigh fish came via trolling. His crankbait of choice was a purple (custom painted) No. 9 Berkley Flicker Minnow. Arnoldussen's championship win netted the angler a total of $85,053. Second-place pro-angler Keith Kavajecz weighed a two-day total of 68.04 pounds to win a total of $42,621, including a fully rigged Ranger 1880 with a 150 horsepower Evinrude G2 outboard. Brian Bjorkman (third), Nick Schertz (fourth) Dusty Minke (fifth), Tom Kemos (sixth), John Hoyer (seventh), Roy Vivian (eighth), John Gillman (ninth), and Jay Epping (tenth) round out the top 10 pro-anglers. Kevin Day, of Waupaun, Wisconsin, took first place in the co-angler category. On day one, Day fished with fellow Wisconsin angler Max Wilson and the two caught a 34.23-pound limit. On day two, Day drew Illinois pro Mike Gofron and they improved to 40.61. "Both days we used nothing but Shiver Minnows," said Day. "I fished them anywhere from 40 feet to 4 feet. It's an awesome way to catch them on the bay; it's a fantastic bait." For the win, Day hauled in a Ranger 1682 powered by a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard, plus a $1,500 Triton boat bonus and $739 in Anglers Advantage cash for a total purse of $28,539. "Every co-angler comes into a tournament hoping to hook up with awesome pros," said Day. "Every pro that I've fished with has been fantastic. If you don't learn something from a pro, you're not paying attention. It has made me a better fisherman by far. This is the only format in the country that allows me the chance to learn from the pros and win a boat." Chris Fischer (second), Dan Kraft (third), Mark Alexander (fourth), Dois Chesshir (fifth), Daniel Wilczak (sixth), Jeff Sass (seventh), Bob Bachler (eighth), Steve Atkinson (ninth) and Todd Vesperman (tenth) round out the top 10 for co-anglers. For more details, anglers are encouraged to call 612-424-0708 or 501-317-7548 or check out the new website at www.nationalwalleyetour.com. From here, site visitors can register for events, view the contingency programs and TV schedule and learn more about what's in-store for 2018. National Walleye Tour events are made possible through the sponsorship and continued support of these well-respected brands: Cabela's, Ranger Boats, Lucas Oil, Evinrude, RAM, Mercury, Minn Kota, Triton Boats, Power-Pole, Arctic Ice, Stratos Boats, Lowrance, MotorGiude, Protect the Harvest, Raymarine, Valley Fashions, T-H Marine, Atlas, G-Juice, Powertex Group.

NRA CARRY GUARD EXPO MILWAUKEE THIS WEEKEND

Lone Wolf Distributors to Exhibit at NRA Carry Guard Priest River, ID: Lone Wolf Distributors is pleased to announce their participation in the 2017 NRA Carry Guard Expo held at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, August 25th -27th. The expo is described as a "3-day educational and interactive experience", designed to help individuals increase their knowledge and skills within the realm of personal protection. Be sure to visit the Lone Wolf Distributors booth #1104, to see new products and one of a kind deals on custom slides and slide assemblies only available at the show. Lone Wolf Distributors has been producing the highest quality upgrades for Glock at the lowest prices for over two decades. Lone Wolf Distributors offers upgrades for the discerning competitor, enthusiast, hunter as well as personal defense applications. With the launch of the AlphaWolf line in 2015, the bar has been raised even higher. If you demand the highest level of function and durability from your polymer pistol (now also for the S&W Shield), look no further than the AlphaWolf line of pistol components! Media Contact: marketing@lonewolfdist.com

NRA CARRY GUARD EXPO THIS WEEKEND IN MILWAUKEE

Win An Apex Trigger Kit At The NRA Carry Guard Expo PEORIA, Ariz. – Attendees of the 2017 NRA Carry Guard Expo, taking place August 25 through 27 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, should stop by the Apex Tactical Specialties booth (#1009) for a chance to win a free Apex trigger kit in the 'Help Me, Apex. You're My Only Hope.' giveaway. Throughout the show, Apex's own Scott Folk will be walking the floor looking for people wearing the 'Help Me, Apex. You're My Only Hope.' sticker. Attendees can pick up their free sticker from the Apex booth anytime during the show. At random times each day of the show Scott will giveaway a free Apex trigger – of the winner's choice – to the first person he spots wearing the sticker. No purchase is necessary, but you do need to be wearing the sticker. Be sure to stop by the Apex booth (#1009) and pick up your free 'Help Me, Apex. You're My Only Hope.' sticker… And may the Apex be with you. But while you're at the Apex booth, be sure to check out the show specials on popular upgrade parts for CZ, Glock, Smith & Wesson and Walther firearms, including Apex products like the Freedom Edition Series Triggers, Flat-Faced Forward Set Sear & Trigger Kit, Shield Duty/Carry Action Enhancement Trigger Kit, Glock Action Enhancement Kit and the J-Frame Duty/Carry Spring Kit. For more information on Apex Tactical Specialties, visit www.ApexTactical.com, like Apex Tactical on Facebook or follow @ApexTactical on Instagram and Twitter. Instructional videos on the installation of Apex parts are available on Apex's YouTube channel.

OUTDOOR NEWS 100 YEARS PHEASANTS FOREVER AWARD

Supporting 100 Years of Pheasant Hunting and Habitat: South Dakota Tourism Renews National Sponsorship of Pheasants Forever Upland hunters invited to “Paint the State Orange” at 2018 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls, SD St. Paul, Minn. – Aug. 24, 2017 – Supporting wildlife habitat conservation and 100 years of pheasant hunting in “The Pheasant Capital,” the South Dakota Department of Tourism has renewed its national sponsorship of Pheasants Forever for the fifth consecutive year. Through this partnership, the Department of Tourism markets to the largest collection of upland hunters in the nation, while providing direct monetary support to Pheasants Forever’s habitat mission. “The South Dakota Department of Tourism clearly understands the connection between our habitat mission and the state’s hunting license sales. We’re thrilled to help South Dakota maintain the state’s distinction as ‘The Pheasant Capital of the World’ for years to come,” stated Chris Kalis, Pheasants Forever’s director of corporate partnerships. “This year, we’ll not only be inviting our members to visit South Dakota during hunting season, but we’ll be inviting the organization’s entire 145,000 membership to join us in Sioux Falls for National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in February to paint the state orange.” Highlighting the partnership between Pheasants Forever and the South Dakota Department of Tourism is the significance of National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic coming to the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls on February 16-18, 2018. This will be the first time the organization’s signature event has been held in South Dakota. As a special offer to upland hunters, residents and non-residents alike who purchase a South Dakota small game license for the 2017/2018 seasons will receive complimentary admission to the nation’s largest upland conservation event. It’s all part of “Paint the State Orange” weekend at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic 2018, encouraging supporters to wear their orange gear to the event as a testament to the culture of pheasant hunting in South Dakota. Attendees simply need to bring their valid 2017/2018 South Dakota hunting license with them and show it at the registration desk for admission. “The South Dakota Department of Tourism is proud to be a national sponsor of Pheasants Forever, an organization working to protect the world’s pheasant capital and fall traditions throughout South Dakota with their mission work,” said Jim Hagen, Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tourism. “Quality habitat remains the key factor for protecting our state’s renowned pheasant population and the enormous economic impact made by upland hunters. We look forward to participating in National Pheasant Fest in the coming year, highlighting the state’s rich history of pheasant hunting, and supporting further habitat efforts which make South Dakota the most unique and exciting upland hunting destination in the world.” In addition to advertising in the Pheasants Forever Journal & Quail Forever Journal, the following highlights key components of the partnership: • Paint the State Orange at National Pheasant Fest – The Department of Tourism will be a platinum sponsor of the event which features one of the largest exhibitor areas at the 2018 National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in Sioux Falls showcasing the wide array of private lodges, nearly five million acres of public land available and businesses of South Dakota . Hunters are encouraged to participate in the “Paint the State Orange” promotion by wearing upland gear and presenting a 2017/2018 South Dakota small game license for complimentary admission to the event. Additionally, the Department of Tourism will be the major sponsor of the event’s opening day ceremony, the Bird Dog Parade. • “Dog of the Day” Sponsor – Pheasants Forever’s “Dog of the Day” posting – Each day, a different bird dog belonging to a Pheasants Forever member is featured on the organization’s website and social platforms. • Upland Super Issue: 100 Years of Pheasant Hunting – The Department of Tourism is sponsoring a special gatefold issue in the first-ever Upland Super Issue being published in September for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever members. The special feature will showcase 100 years of pheasant hunting in South Dakota, including how to sustain wildlife for the next century. Pheasant hunting continues to be big business in South Dakota as the world’s leading pheasant hunting region. In fact, South Dakota welcomed more than 142,000 upland hunters in 2016 who harvested 1.17 million ring-necked pheasants and contributed nearly $245 million to the state’s economy. Habitat remains the critical factor for maintaining long-term pheasant numbers throughout the state, and the Department of Tourism continues to support this notion as a dedicated national sponsor of Pheasants Forever. Learn more about the South Dakota Department of Tourism and their upland hunting opportunities by following this link: https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/things-to-do/recreation/hunting Use the following link to purchase your 2017/2018 South Dakota pheasant hunting license today: http://gfp.sd.gov/licenses/general-hunt-fish/default.aspx About Pheasants Forever Pheasants Forever, including its quail conservation division, Quail Forever, is the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever have more than 149,000 members and 720 local chapters across the United States and Canada. Chapters are empowered to determine how 100 percent of their locally raised conservation funds are spent; the only national conservation organization that operates through this truly grassroots structure. Since creation in 1982, Pheasants Forever has spent $708 million on 517,000 habitat projects benefiting 15.8 million acres nationwide. Photo Credit: Chad Coppess, South Dakota Department of Tourism

OUTDOOR NEWS FISHING REPORTS

Manitowoc Co. Salmon fishing out of Manitowoc and Two Rivers was slow yet again this week. Even with a small tournament bringing out over 60 boats between the two ports on Saturday, most boats didn’t bring in more than one fish. Many anglers have still been targeting the 150-200+ feet-of-water range, but some tried trolling in 60 or less feet after a couple days of west winds brought some cooler water close to shore. Those that did troll in close reported no more than a stray brown with no discernable pattern. Boats fishing in the deeper water caught more chinooks than any other species, but some rainbows also made a trip back in the cooler. With most boats only having one fish, it was hard for anglers to report any pattern as to depth, lure, or color, but those boats that came in with 4-6 fish had mixed reports. One boat had a mix of 6 chinooks and rainbows that all came on the same green fly/dodger combo and one boat with 4 chinooks caught all their fish on different spoons. Because of this, anglers say it has come down to luck when finding fish, and the boats that had multiple fish reported catching them in a short window, sometimes one after the next. Many anglers also reported marking schools of what were likely baitfish in about 60-80 feet-of-water, but had no luck when fishing around them. Some anglers out of both ports turned to smallmouth fishing for a change of pace, but that was mostly unsuccessful as well. Some anglers reported that it was tough to get them to bite hard enough to get a hook into them, but tubes seemed to be the best lure for getting any fish to commit. Anglers fished the rocks along the Manitowoc marina as well as the harbor and around the outside of the piers, and anglers out of Two Rivers fished around the base of the piers as well as further upriver. Pier anglers breathed a slight sigh of relief this week as they hooked into something besides just a sheepshead. With the west winds came cooler water which brought a handful of salmon in. A couple chinooks and rainbows came off in Manitowoc and Two Rivers, and a couple is very literal as only a few lucky anglers came off with fish. The chinooks came off casting spoons, either champs or cleos, and the rainbows were caught on both spoons and nightcrawlers. Anglers fishing the harbor with spoons or spinners in Manitowoc reported hits from smallmouth and northern pike, and some anglers fishing with nightcrawler pieces around Two Rivers have had good action with bullhead and a channel catfish or two. Kewaunee Co. Fishing pressure was below average this week in Kewaunee County and fishing has been tough for most anglers. Despite a tough bite, anglers have been harvesting a good number of Chinook Salmon, along with a mixed catch of Lake Trout and Rainbow Trout. Trolling in 200-300 feet of water has been reported to be working well, along with a shallow nearshore bite for Brown Trout. Sturgeon Bay In the Sturgeon Bay Canal perch fishermen have had consistent success with some catching their 15 fish limit. Walleye fishermen out of Stone Quarry have had limited success trolling crawler harnesses. Bass fishing has been good, fishing weed beds seems to be the most productive pattern. Green Bay Fishing Report: August 20, 2017 Door Co. Salmon fishing in Door County this past week has been hit or miss but some anglers have been catching a good number of very large fish along with good numbers mainly North of Sturgeon Bay. The best action has been reported in 150-300 feet of water. Although anglers are catching salmon and trout on spoons and plugs, flasher/flies combos have been producing good action. Baileys Harbor has been great and has produced some very large Rainbow Trout this past week. The Smallmouth Bass fishing has slowed down throughout Door County. The best bite this past week was still being reported from 10-30 feet of water near offshore structure. The Yellow Perch fishing has slowed but still remains good in the Sturgeon Bay area with most success occurring near deep weed lines. The Walleye fishing in Door County along the Green Bay shoreline remains good and anglers are reporting excellent fishing. Jigging has been the best method for catching Walleyes, but trolling has also brought success for many anglers. Chaudoirs Dock – Only a few anglers were interviewed during the week. At the end of the week most boats were after walleye and caught approximately 2 to 4 of the target species while usually keeping at least one fish. Few anglers reported fishing for yellow perch and had similar success with small numbers. Anglers from boat also caught freshwater drum, white perch, and a white fish. The parking lot averaged about 8-15 trailers during the week. Sugar Creek - No anglers observed. Rites Cove - No anglers observed. Little Sturgeon Bay – Anglers had pretty good luck this week while targeting yellow perch. Most were able to catch well over 10 perch total per boat, though reported many of them to be short. Freshwater drum catch has decreased, but anglers were still reeling in a few here and there for each trip along with few northern pike and white perch. Anglers targeting walleye throughout the week did not have as great of luck however, harvesting between 1 to 3 fish throughout the week. During the weekend days the parking lot averaged about 40 trailers and about 8 trailers during the week. Sawyer Harbor – An average of 3 trailers were observed during the week with little success. Over the weekend there was an average of 10 trailers in the lot and the few anglers which were interviewed reported targeting walleye with varying success. Few boats were able to harvest their limit while others struggled to harvest at least 1. Brown/Kewaunee Co. - Bay side from Sturgeon Bay area south Bayshore - During the week most anglers were going after walleye and had pretty consistent success. Anglers reported harvesting their limit while also catching other shorts, freshwater drum, and white bass. The parking lot averaged about 15 trailers during the week. Suamico – When weather was bad there was no one out but when it was good the lot was at least half full. Everyone interviewed was fishing for walleye and they found mild success with most groups catching a few fish. Even though anglers found fish most were short and were tossed back. The freshwater drum bite hasn’t been as hot as some weeks in the past but anglers are still catching them. Longtail Lauches- no anglers or trailers Metro launch – When weather was good there were 10-20 boat trailers at the metro launch. Other days when the weather wasn’t as favorable the launch averaged only a few trailers. Most anglers interviewed were after walleye while a few others were after musky. The walleye anglers found consistent success with some boats catching over 10 fish for half a day on the water. The musky anglers on the other hand didn’t fair so lucky and had trouble finding fish. Walleye anglers out trolling also caught white bass and freshwater drum. Anglers from shore were mostly out to have a good time. They found themselves catching white bass, freshwater drum, and black crappie. Fox River Mouth – High trailer counts all week which ended up resulting in high number of interviews from pleasure boaters. With the nice weather we have had lately the public is getting on the water and enjoying the sun. As for anglers, walleye has been the main target with anglers launching from the mouth and running a couple miles north usually. Walleye angler have had a tough time finding decent numbers of walleyes and they are also struggling to keep the non-target fish off their lines, many times white perch or freshwater drum will hit their baits before a walleye has time. Shore anglers from the river mouth have still been doing good catching freshwater drum with the occasional channel catfish mixed in. The river’s water temperature is quite high right now with many anglers reporting 82-85 degree surface temperatures. Fox River- Almost all of my interviews from the upper portion of the river came from pleasure boaters with most of the anglers targeting fish out in the bay right now. Fish species that have been caught by anglers in the upper portion have been, freshwater drum, and channel catfish. Fox Point Launch – At best there were a few boat trailers in the lot over the past week. No interviews were taken. Fairgrounds – A few trailers were observed no interviews taken. Duck Creek - In the beginning of the week there were only a few shore anglers out but by the end the boat fishermen hit the water. Everyone interviewed was fishing for perch, and though they found fish the size wasn’t anything memorable. Voyager Park – There were only a few shore anglers out over the past week. No interviews taken. Red River - No anglers observed. Oconto Co. Bleu gill and small mouth bass are still the main draw below the Dam at Stiles on the Oconto River. Live bait and plastics have been working well below the dam all the way to the 141 bridge. Fly anglers report catching a few brown trout using streamers in the Iron Bridge area. The lower Oconto River is producing small mouth bass, a few walleye, crappie, cat fish, and drum using mostly live bait and some plastics or small spinners and spoons. Anglers from the landing at Pensaukee to Oconto Park II report perch starting to be caught in 6 to 14 feet of water using minnows and crawler pieces. Find the weed beds and keep moving when the bite slacks off has been the routine. The walleye bite has been going good with anglers trolling and rip jigging in 30 feet of water. Trolling anglers are fishing an ounce of weight 100 feet back, while rip jigging anglers are finding fish on structure. Marinette Co. The lower Peshtigo River is still producing walleye, perch, cat fish, drum, and small mouth bass using live bait and jigs with plastics. Look for deeper holes and structure. Pan fish are being caught below the Dam at Peshtigo using crawlers and small spinners. Anglers at Little River report catching perch in 6 to 14 feet of water using mainly crawler chunks and minnows, find the weeds and you should find fish. Sorting has been required as a lot of the fish are small. Reports of a few browns being caught along the Trout Bar but no reports of salmon yet. There is still a gate open on the Menominee River, but anglers report Catching a few walleye and small mouth at the Hattie Street Dam using jigs, spinners and crank baits. Anglers trolling the Menominee River report catching walleye, small mouth, cat fish and drum

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Beginning September 7 th the Manitowoc Gun club will have a 300 target individual fall league. The fall league will consist of 50 skeet targets , 100 doubles, 50 - 18 yard wobble, and 50-16 yard targets.you can throw out your worse 50 from any event. Shooting begins at 6:00 pm

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view the web version of this email Join Your NRA-ILA in Milwaukee This Saturday Please make plans now to join NRA-ILA at the NRA Carry Guard Expo in Milwaukee, this weekend! Among the many great weekend seminars, NRA-ILA will be holding a Second Amendment Legislative Update on Saturday, August 26th from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. in Room 201B. You’ll hear from NRA-ILA staff as well from your local NRA state association, Wisconsin Firearm Owners, on the most recent updates and grassroots resources to help protect and promote the Second Amendment. Also available will be free information and NRA materials. If you can’t make it out to Milwaukee this weekend, but would still like to get involved with our grassroots efforts in Wisconsin, please contact your Grassroots Field Coordinator Suzanne Anglewicz at Suzanne@nrailafrontlines.com. We hope to see you there! FOLLOW NRA-ILA © 2017 National Rifle Association of America, Institute For Legislative Action. To contact NRA-ILA call 800-392-8683. Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Please do not reply to this email. Unsubscribe from this email list | Manage your email preferences Thank you!

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OUTDOOR NEWS: JAGEMANN SPORTING GROUP, one of Manitowoc’s Hometown businesses, is excited to announce the availability of Jagemann Brass at Midway USA. Jagemann is a manufacturer of premium brass casing for rifles and handguns, polymer magazines and other gun components, and is committed to providing the market with quality, consistent products. Midway USA began carrying Jagemann brass for reloading earlier this month. Jagemann entered the market in 2010 by manufacturing brass casings. Since that time, Jagemann has expanded into developing and manufacturing polymer and metal magazines and gun components. Jagemann has an extensive line of pistol brass casings. The company continues to develop and launch rifle variants. The casings are produced with the tightest tolerances ensuring a quality, high performing product. Tom Jagemann, CEO stated “It is very exciting for us to work with Midway USA and have Jagemann products available at such a trusted, reputable source for our customers. Similar to Jagemann, Midway USA has established itself as having exceptional customer service and an excellent product offering. We are honored to have our products available at Midway USA.” ( Editor’s Note: So if you are a reloader of brass cases, check out a local hometown product and I will bet you will never go back to what you are using today.)

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Press Release Press Release To: Area Media From: The Manitowoc Unit - Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Association Subject: September Meeting The September meeting of the Manitowoc Unit of Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Association will be held on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 at Lincoln Park, Cabin #1 in Manitowoc. This is the regular monthly meeting of the membership and is open to the public. The meeting starts promptly at 7:00pm. There is generally a brief speaker or presentation and then the business meeting of the organization. A lunch and refreshments follow this. The Speaker for the September Meeting will be Tom Jagemann of the Jagemann Sporting Group. The program will be a history of Jagemann Sporting Group and the products they make in Manitowoc. Products are sold world-wide and this would be a great time to bring the family to hear and see the presentation being made to the club. The products are now found on MidWest USA catalog or web-site. The Public welcome to attend and a lunch and refreshments will be served. Meeting is Open to everyone and today the world of education of our youth is important. Hope to see you there and bring everyone along. The Manitowoc Unit is one of over 25 organizations that make up Manitowoc Fish & Game Protective Association in Manitowoc County. Founded in 1907, the organization is recognized as one of the oldest conservation organization in Wisconsin and the Midwest. The organization works to protect the rights of sporting men and women and promotes conservation and related education. The Manitowoc Unit meets the first Thursday of each month and meetings are open to the public. Those interested in the outdoors and especially youth are encouraged to attend these meetings. More information on the clubs that are part of the organization and their resources can be found at:

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view the web version of this email Join NRA-ILA in Milwaukee! Make plans to join NRA-ILA at the upcoming NRA Carry Guard Expo in Wisconsin! Join us for an informative briefing on pro-gun legislation currently making its way through Congress and in Wisconsin. NRA-ILA will be hosting a FREE Second Amendment Legislative Update on Saturday, August 26th, from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., in Room 201B. At this event, you will hear from NRA-ILA staff and other speakers on the most recent legislative updates and grassroots resources available to help protect and promote the Second Amendment. There will also be FREE NRA materials, and information on how to join our grassroots team at this event. Make plans today to join your fellow pro-gun supporters for the NRA-ILA’s Second Amendment Legislative Update during the NRA Carry Guard Expo! If you can’t attend this event, but want to learn more about how you can be involved in our grassroots efforts in Wisconsin, contact your Grassroots Field Coordinator Suzanne Anglewicz at Suzanne@nrailafrontlines.com. We hope to see you there! FOLLOW NRA-ILA © 2017 National Rifle Association of America, Institute For Legislative Action. To contact NRA-ILA call 800-392-8683. Address: 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Please do not reply to this email. Unsubscribe from this email list | Manage your email preferences Thank you!