DEER KILL FOR THE OPENING WEEKEND====ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Outdoor News: The Manitowoc County Deer Summary for the first deer hunting weekend has finally been published by the DNR. Regular Archery Kills: BUCKS 17 DOES 26 Total 43 Statewide totals: 1,180 1,833 Total 3,013 Crossbow Kills: BUCKS 16 DOES 24 Total 40 Statewide Klls: 1,368 1,357 Total 2,725

FISH & GAME FAMILY FUN NIGHT ==== ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Fish & Game Family Fun Night October 5th Lincoln Park Cabin 1 Join us for the 16th Annual Fish & Game Family Fun Night Thursday, Thursday October 5th! Proceeds to Benefit the Manitowoc Unit of Fish & Game and the Great Work in the Community. Great Walleye Feed! Thank you to everyone that supports the 25 great organizations that make up Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Association. We celebrate 110 years of service to Manitowoc County in 2017! Have you visited our new website? Go to mantyfg.org Get your friends to register their email and receive a FREE Cookbook! The Manitowoc Unit meets the First Thursday of Each Month. Meetings are open to the public and feature an educational speaker, business meeting, lunch and refreshments. Come join us for a meeting!

SPECIAL DNR RULE CHANGES FOR TAGGING LAWS==ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

SPECIAL DNR PRESS RELEASE EFFECT SEPT. 23, With the passage of the State Budget Act (Bill) earlier today, I want to give all of you a heads up that there are a number of changes related to Deer, Turkey and Canada Goose that will be going into effect immediately. The Department will be issuing media releases and other communications tomorrow to help inform our staff and our customers. In preparation for tomorrow’s communication, COS staff are currently making arrangements to prepare and schedule COS training sessions for next early next week to provide additional details and clarifications to you so you can help inform customers. Here is a summary of the key elements that are changing: Deer - Carcass tags for deer are no longer required to be validated or attached to a carcass upon harvest. Registration continues to be important of understanding harvest rates in order to effectively manage Wisconsin’s deer herd. Hunters continue to be required to carry as proof that they have the authorization to hunt and will be able to use their DNR issued Conservation Card, a GoWild validated WI driver’s license, a GoWild digital file or a paper tag/authorization. • GoWild will be reprogrammed to create a deer tag template that will no longer require validation or tag attachment language. The Department will honor all deer carcass tags previously issued with validation stubs, even though the hunter will no longer need to remove the stub or attach the carcass tag to the deer. • Harvest registration information will continue to be critically important. As a result, the deer carcass tag number on tags that have already been printed/sold and the “harvest authorization number” associated with licenses sold going forward for the remainder of the year, will be connected to the customer’s profile for harvest registration purposes. The unique tag number or harvest authorization number will continue be used for deer harvest registration purposes. Turkey - Carcass tags for turkey are no longer required to be validated or attached to a carcass upon harvest as well. The Department will allow the use of previously purchased turkey carcass tags to serve as the new turkey harvest authorization. Registration continues to be important of understanding harvest rates in order to effectively manage Wisconsin’s deer herd. Hunters continue to be required to carry as proof that they have the authorization to hunt and will be able to use their DNR issued Conservation Card, a GoWild validated WI driver’s license, a GoWild digital file or a paper tag/authorization. • GoWild will be reprogrammed to create a system for issuing turkey harvest authorizations. The system will manage the number of harvest authorizations issued per zone and time period. • Harvest registration information will continue to be critically important. The tag number or harvest authorization number will be connected to the customer’s profile for harvest registration purposes. The unique number that was previously issued as a tag number will be accepted as the harvest authorization number and will be used for harvest reporting purposes for the remainder of the fall season. Canada Goose – • Goose registration is no longer required. • The Wisconsin DNR wildlife management program will collect goose harvest information by incorporating survey questions on Canada goose harvest into the annual small game harvest survey tool. The small game harvest survey is an annual survey to the hunting public which provides data to estimate harvest for such species as ruffed grouse, pheasant, cottontail rabbit as well as many other species. • The current car killed deer authorization system will be expanded to include vehicle killed turkey. For those of you that are unfamiliar with this system, motorists are allowed to pick up vehicle-killed deer and now turkey from the side of the road and get an authorization to keep the carcass by either going on-line to the WDNR website at dnr.wi.gov, key word car killed deer or by calling 608.267.7691. Currently, the COS management team is working to develop additional training materials for you, developing plans for needed GoWild and GameReg updates and preparing communication plans to reach out to our agents. We will share additional details as soon as possible. In addition, our DNR partners are reviewing and updating web sites and other communication materials. There is a rollout plan that includes sharing information on Facebook as well as other sources and a press release will be going out on this tomorrow. Once the media release has gone out to all staff tomorrow, please feel free to answer any of the basic questions that you may get on this change. We will be establishing Department spokespeople for media and complex questions. Stay tuned. Certainly this is a big change for wildlife management and law enforcement from the historical carcass tagging requirements however what is critically important is that we continue to spread the word and enforce the importance of the registration process in our ability to effectively manage Wisconsin’s deer herd moving forward. Once again, the Customer and Outreach Services staff will be critical to helping communicate these changes to our customers. 2017

DNR FALL REPORT FOR 9-22-17 ====== ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Autumn welcomed with unseasonably warm weather; fall colors coming on fast The recent heatwave has slowed down everything but mosquitos it seems. Lots of deer, whose young are losing their spots, were mobile until it hit 85 degrees. They’ve been congregating around white oak trees, whose acorns are dropping fast. Friday Sept. 22 is the autumnal equinox, the first official day of the astronomical fall. Colors are changing quickly and leaves are starting to fall. More than half the state is reporting 50 percent color with a handful reporting 75 percent color on the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Fall Color Report (exit DNR). Deer archery and crossbow season opened on Saturday, Sept. 16. Small game, ruffed grouse, and turkey seasons are also open. There was also a youth duck hunt with hunters reporting it was hot with a large fresh hatch of mosquitos. Conditions look favorable for the opening of the northern zone duck season this weekend. Mallard and wood ducks are abundant and also spotted are increasing numbers of teal, shovelers and pintail. Woodcock season opens this weekend. Large numbers migrating Canada geese are flocking in and along with locally nesting “giant” Canada geese are starting to build up in numbers on area wetlands, crop fields, golf courses, parks, and other staging areas and hunters have been successful. The Wisconsin River is just a bit below normal for this time of year, but based on the high water this summer, it seems exceedingly low. There should be plenty of sandbars for people out on the river. Inland trout fishing has been very good on central Wisconsin streams as water temperatures start to drop. No salmon have been observed yet in the Menominee, Oconto or Little rivers. The Kewaunee River has had some good catches this week, although water is low upstream. Salmon can be seen jumping in many wider stretches of the river. The Manitowoc River has had low but consistent numbers coming from a couple spots. The Twin Rivers have had mixed results, but chinook have been seen jumping in both. The Root River visibility is very good but the water levels are still very low. Only a few anglers were fishing and while there were no reports of fish caught, a lot of king salmon could be seen jumping in the river. A fair amount of anglers were out on Sturgeon Bay over the weekend with the warm weather. Perch fishermen in the canal had limited success. Walleye action has been good out of Sturgeon Bay and Stone Quarry. Smallmouth bass were still biting with anglers on shore catching a few fish and boat anglers having success from Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock. Salmon action around the piers and canal is picking up as more fish are moving in for the fall run. Anglers fishing out of Kewaunee have taken, almost exclusively, to trolling in the harbor or just outside the piers. Catches were dominated by chinooks in the 15-20 pound range, with an occasional rainbow or coho hitting as well. Monarchs and painted ladies have been seen at goldenrod and New England asters, which are in full bloom. Fall bird migrations are marching on. Nearly 500 yellow-rumped warblers were tallied in Bayfield County this week, signaling the beginning of the end of the warbler migration. Broad-winged and sharp-shinned hawks were on the move this week. Numbers of common loons are beginning to build toward their October migration peak

DNR FISHING REPORT ==== ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Manitowoc Co. Manitowoc County salmon fishing was consistent with the past couple weeks, both on the big lake and in the rivers. Few boats out from Two Rivers made it difficult to obtain any interviews, but anglers talking around the port didn’t hear word of any remarkable catches. Manitowoc also had light pressure from boat anglers, but some decent catches came in from those fishing in the harbor or outside the piers. Chinooks and a couple rainbows came in, and anglers trolling crankbaits outfished those using spoons by a wide margin. Flicker shads, shad raps, smithwicks, and other similar baits produced fish, as well as j-plugs. Angler reports stated that the fish showed no color preference, as they caught fish on black, silver, green, and pink. Water surface temps as of Sunday afternoon ranged from 56 right out of the piers on both ports down to 51 at about 40-50 feet of water. No pier anglers in Manitowoc or Two Rivers caught fish during shifts, but some Manitowoc anglers reported fish caught at other times, although in low numbers. A handful of chinooks and rainbows were all that was caught from reports over the last week. River fishing has remained steady since the first fish were caught. The Manitowoc River has had low but consistent numbers coming from a couple spots upstream to Manitou Park. Many anglers have been fishing with shad rap/flicker shad-like baits, which have appeared to be more successful than spoons. Chinooks in the 8-10 pound range have been the most frequent catch. The Twin Rivers have had mixed results. Anglers fishing at the mouth and upstream on the West Twin River have had no success, as reported from interviews or word of mouth, although salmon have been seen jumping up to the Shoto boat launch. The East Twin River catches are still dominated by browns, but chinooks have been caught and seen jumping up to the Mishicot dam. Many anglers fishing in Mishicot have been drift and/or fly fishing with spawn or beads. Kewaunee Co. Kewaunee County salmon fishing has picked up for some anglers, but has stayed pretty consistent overall. Anglers fishing out of the Kewaunee port have taken, almost exclusively, to trolling in the harbor or just outside the piers. Catches have been mixed, but many anglers have managed to come in with at least one fish. Most anglers interviewed were trolling with spoons, and their efforts yielded 1-2 fish on average. Anglers fishing with crankbaits, especially flicker shads and flicker minnows, had better average success, reporting 5-8 fish per trip. Firetiger, green, and silver were the best reported colors of those anglers. Catches were dominated by chinooks in the 15-20 pound range, with an occasional rainbow or coho hitting the net as well. Few Anglers have hit the big lake out of the Algoma port, and no interviews were obtained from them. Surface temperatures just out of the piers was reported to be around 56 degrees toward the end of the weekend. Pier fishing has been poor in Kewaunee, with no fish coming off during any shifts. Anglers have put in good amounts of effort regardless, as 10+ have lined the piers at multiple times this past week. The Algoma piers have been a little more successful, with a handful of fish taken this week. A mix of chinooks, rainbows, and a brown were the harvest, with chinooks dominating numbers-wise, and spoons have been the ticket for anglers that have managed to hook up. Still, there was a total of less than 10 fish reported all week. The Kewaunee River has had some good catches this week, all the way up to the Bruemmer Park bridge. Although water is low upstream and salmon are easily spooked, many anglers have been able to drift spawn or beads in pools just downstream and get some chinooks hooked. Some anglers have also had success fishing the slower moving parts of the river with natural spawn sacs fished on the bottom. Salmon can be seen jumping in many wider stretches of the river, but no reports of more active presentations like spoons or crankbaits taking fish have come in. The Ahnapee has only had a few anglers targeting salmon, but none of the anglers have had any success with spawn or spoons. Chinooks can be seen coming up Stony Creek, but only one coho has been reported as caught this week. Many anglers are hoping for some rain soon in hopes of river fishing improving. Sturgeon Bay Bad weather has limited fishing opportunities in the Sturgeon Bay area for both boats and shore anglers. Very little success was reported by any boats coming off the Lake Michigan side, with only a single fish here or there reported. Perch fishing has slowed according to reports over the past week also, and fewer boats than normal have been out to boot. Some walleye anglers have had some success trolling crawler harnesses out on the bay in 20-30 feet-of-water, but they have also reported a lot of sheepshead and catfish bycatch. Shore anglers have had very limited success for smallmouth or any species besides gobies for that matter, as storms and changing weather seemed to scatter fish. Green Bay Fishing Report: September 18, 2017 Door Co. A fair amount of anglers got out in Sturgeon Bay over the weekend with the warm weather. Not many people fishing north of Egg Harbor aside from the occasional shore fishermen downing worms. Perch fishermen in the Sturgeon Bay canal had limited success. The best catches came from fishermen that got out early and kept moving. Both crawlers and fatheads had bites depending on the day. Walleye action has been good out of Sturgeon Bay and Stone Quarry both trolling and jigging. The smallmouth are still biting with anglers on shore catching a few fish using crawlers under slip bobbers. The few boat anglers after bass have had success all over from Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock. Salmon action around the piers and canal is picking up as more fish are moving in for the fall run. Anglers on shore and trolling the canal have had success using spoons and crankbaits. Chaudoirs Dock – No routes were run through Chaudiors dock last week Sugar Creek - No routes were run through sugar creek last week Rites Cove - No routes were run through rites cove last week Little Sturgeon Bay – During the week anglers were in search of walleye, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch with varying success. Walleye anglers were trolling with flicker shads and flicker minnows of various sizes and colors and brought home 1-3 fish per boat. Perch anglers were having a harder time finding fish but when they did they would hit them hard. Some boats couldn’t find the right spot and came home empty while others would find fish and hit their bag limit. Occasionally I would run into a bass fishermen and of late they are not having much luck in or around little sturgeon bay. While out anglers also caught the sporadic round goby. Sawyer Harbor – The majority of the interviews taken up in sawyer harbor were from Yellow perch anglers with an occasional walleye angler. Perch fishermen were having inconsistent success over the past week with some not catching any while others were close to their limit. Most fish that were measured were from 7-9 inches but one was over 11 inches. The few walleye anglers that were interviewed didn’t have much luck and kept 0-2 fish for a half a day’s trip. Anglers out also caught Round Goby and Freshwater drum but there numbers are far lower than previous weeks. Brown/Kewaunee Co. - Bay side from Sturgeon Bay area south Bayshore - No routes were run through bayshore last week. Suamico – Boat anglers were mostly targeting Muskie. Anglers reported not having any luck, and with only a few bites from freshwater drum and northerns. The launch was very full during the beginning of the week with lots of recreational boaters and duck hunters. Longtail Lauches- no anglers or trailers Metro launch – An average of 15 trailers were observed at the beginning and end of the week. At the beginning few boat anglers were observed and reported having little luck. At the end of the week boat anglers reported mostly targeting musky but again came back without any bites mostly. Some shore anglers were observed at the beginning and end of the week, but none were interviewed. 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 – Few trailers observed, no interviews taken Fairgrounds – Few trailers observed, no interviews taken. Duck Creek - A few boats were observed coming off the water at the beginning and end of the week, though these were all hunters and not anglers. Both boat launches averaged at least two trailers throughout the week and weekend. Voyager Park – Few anglers observed, no interviews taken. Red River - No routes were run through Red River last week. Oconto Co. Anglers below the Dam at Stiles on the Oconto River are still catching pan fish mainly using slip bobbers and live bait. No sign of pink salmon or kings have been observed yet. Fishing has slowed a bit on the lower river to the mouth although some perch and small mouth are still being caught. Perch and walleye anglers are still catching good numbers of fish from the Pensaukee River to Oconto Park II. Perch anglers are fishing in 6 to 12 feet of water adjacent to weed beds and having good success especially early in the morning, minnows and crawler pieces are working well. Walleye anglers are having success in 16 to 30 feet of water trolling crawler/harness and large stick baits. Rip jigging areas with structure has also been producing some nice fish. Genoas Beach- Few interviews were taken as most anglers were either putting in later in the morning, or did not come off until later at night at the beginning of the week. Towards the end of the week very few trailers were observed and no interviews were taken. Marinette Co. Some perch and small mouth are being caught in the lower part of the Peshtigo River mainly using live bait adjacent to some kind of structure. Fishing for browns and salmon from Little River to the Menominee River has been extremely slow this past week. Some perch are being caught out of Little River and Red Arrow Park using minnows and crawler pieces. Anglers on the Menominee River are catching some pike, walleye. small mouth and cat fish trolling and jigging from Bum Island to the mouth of the River. No salmon have been observed at Little River or the Menominee River.

NWTF AND NBCI JOIN FORCES AGAIN

For Immediate Release For more information, contact Pete Muller at (803) 637-7698 NWTF and NBCI renew Memorandum of Understanding Jim Douglas, Director of Nebraska Game & Parks and Vice Chairman of the NBCI Management Board and Becky Humphries, CEO of NWTF EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation and the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 2017 Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies annual conference in Sandy, Utah. This signing formalizes and renews an already strong relationship between the two organizations and provides the framework for even greater future joint efforts and accomplishments in upland wildlife habitat. Several new cooperative habitat projects have been identified and are now in the developmental stages that will benefit wild turkeys, bobwhite quail and other species. “Setting the stage for future collaborative habitat projects with partners as important to us as the National Bobwhite Conservation Initiative is truly exciting,” said Becky Humphries, NWTF CEO. “Our march to achieve our mission to Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. takes all of us working towards a common goal and it takes partners like the NBCI.” NWTF and NBCI share mutual goals for upland wildlife habitat enhancement and restoration across public and private lands. Both organizations have designated focal regions to concentrate their efforts, and in many cases, these regions have considerable overlap. There is great potential in these overlaps for collaboration, coordination and implementation of upland habitat projects. “Formalizing our partnership with the National Wild Turkey Federation, by way of this MOU, is an exciting opportunity to leverage our resources and make even greater strides in conservation,” said Jim Douglas, Nebraska Game & Parks Commission director and vice chairman of the NCBI Management Board. NWTF has historical success in working with numerous agencies and other entities to restore populations of wild turkeys and continues its conservation efforts through the Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt initiative. NBCI is a coordinated effort by 25 state wildlife agencies and other partners to restore bobwhite quail populations on a landscape scale. About the National Wild Turkey Federation When the National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in 1973, there were about 1.3 million wild turkeys in North America. After decades of work, that number hit a historic high of almost 7 million turkeys. To succeed, the NWTF stood behind science-based conservation and hunters’ rights. Today, the NWTF is focused on the future of hunting and conservation through its Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt. initiative – a charge that mobilizes science, fundraising and devoted volunteers to conserve or enhance more than 4 million acres of essential wildlife habitat, recruit at least 1.5 million hunters and open access to 500,000 acres for hunting. For more information, visit NWTF.org. About NBCI Headquartered at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture's Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, NBCI is an initiative of the National Bobwhite Technical Committee (NBTC) to elevate bobwhite quail recovery from an individual state-by-state proposition to a coordinated, range-wide leadership endeavor. The committee is comprised of representatives of 25 state wildlife agencies, various academic research institutions and private conservation organizations. Support for NBCI is provided by the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program, state wildlife agencies, the Joe Crafton Family Endowment for Quail Initiatives, the University of Tennessee, Quail and Upland Game Alliance, Park Cities Quail and Roundstone Native Seed. National Wild Turkey Federation 770 Augusta Rd., Edgefield, SC 29824

WISCONSIN CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY PASSES COMMITTEE VOTE

view the web version of this email Wisconsin: Constitutional Carry Passes Committee Vote Today, Senate Bill 169 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with a vote of 3-2. SB 169 would allow for the concealed carry of a firearm without a concealed carry license anywhere in the state where an individual is legally allowed to be. SB 169 will now head to the Senate floor for consideration. Please contact your senator and urge them to SUPPORT this important Right to Carry legislation. Click the “Take Action” button below to contact your senator. SB 169 would also expand the list of places where firearm owners can legally carry and make the current concealed carry licensing system optional. This allows citizens to obtain a license and take advantage of reciprocity agreements with other states. Self-defense situations are difficult, if not impossible, to anticipate. Accordingly, a law-abiding adult’s right to defend themselves in such situations should not be conditioned by government-mandated time delays and taxes. SB 169 would eliminate these government mandates, and allow individuals to carry in a manner that best suits their needs. Under current law, an individual can carry a firearm openly without a concealed carry license; however, if an individual would rather carry their firearm in a purse or briefcase, or if their firearm becomes covered by a coat, they would be in violation of current concealed carry laws unless they obtained a concealed carry license. This bill recognizes a law-abiding adult’s unconditional Right to Keep and Bear Arms for self-defense in the manner he or she chooses. Further, twelve states currently have similar Right to Carry laws which allow law-abiding individuals to possess a concealed firearm for self-defense without a permit. Your NRA would like to thank state Senators Van Wanggaard (R-21), Patrick Testin (R-24), and Duey Stroebel (R-20) for voting in favor of this critical legislation to ensure that the people may defend themselves in Wisconsin. Again, please contact your Senator and urge them to vote in favor of this important legislation. Stay tuned to www.nraila.org and your email inbox for further updates on this bill. 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!

WHITETAILS UNLIMITED EVENTS 2017 === ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

  Archery seasons have started in some states, and the Whitetails Unlimited 2017 fall event season is in full swing. Get your friends and family together and get to one of these banquets to win firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor-related equipment, artwork, and collectibles only available at WTU events. There will also be raffles, auctions, great prizes, and a lot of fun with other deer hunters. Be an ambassador of our sport. Find someone you know that does not hunt, but is thinking about it, and encourage them – there are more potential hunters out there than you think. Invite them to join your table at your local WTU banquet and offer your help, support, and advice. Whether you hunt with bow, muzzleloader, rifle, handgun, or shotgun, we’re all deer hunters, and we share our commitment to conservation and ethical hunting. Every WTU event celebrates the great heritage of deer hunting, and the Second Amendment that ensures our participation in an American tradition. Pass it on! • Adams – Roche-A-Cri Chapter Banquet, October 14 • Crivitz – Crivitz-High Falls Chapter Banquet, October 12 • Dodgeville – Iowa County Chapter Banquet, October 27 • Eagle River – Land O' Lakes Chapter Banquet, October 21 • Florence – Big 4+ Chapter Banquet, October 14 • Green Bay – N.E.W. Ladies Chapter Banquet, October 12 • Marathon – Marathon Area Chapter Banquet, October 19 • Marion – Waupaca Area Chapter Banquet, October 14 • Oshkosh – Winnebago Home Builders Association Banquet, October 5 • Plover – Stevens Point Area Chapter Banquet, October 26 • Prairie du Chien – Prairie du Chien Area Chapter Banquet, October 28 • River Falls – Western Wisconsin Chapter Banquet, October 4 • Superior – Great Lakes Chapter Banquet, October 23

DON'T LIE IS SPONSORED BY THE NSSF === ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

For immediate release | September 19, 2017 Media contact: Bill Brassard 203-426-1320 NSSF Promotes Don't Lie for the Other Guy Program in Chicagoland Area As part of the firearms industry’s ongoing national effort to help prevent "straw" purchases of firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation has purchased billboard advertisements for the Don't Lie for the Other Guy program to key locations throughout the Chicagoland region with the message: "Buy a gun for someone who can't and buy yourself 10 years in jail. Whatever you do … Don't Lie for the Other Guy…" The program is underway and will conclude at the end of September. "DON'T LIE" is a cooperative program between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and NSSF, as the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry. The effort was developed over a decade ago to raise public awareness about the seriousness of the crime of purchasing a firearm for someone who cannot legally do so. Read the NSSF press release. As you know, the program also serves FFLs so you can be better prepared to deter potential straw purchases. The public campaign drives home the message that anyone attempting an illegal firearm purchase faces a stiff federal felony penalty of up to 10 years in jail or up to $250,000 in fines. The Chicagoland region was chosen for this special campaign at the request of ATF. Learn more about Don't Lie for the Other Guy at www.dontlie.org. For questions about the retailer component of the program contact John McNamara at jmcnamara@nssf.org. For questions about the public awareness campaign contact Mark Oliva at moliva@nssf.org. NSSF Media Resources

SPOTLIGHT ON THE WATERSHEDS ===== ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Greetings, Please note the following events, and plan on attending: 1. See attached poster for the program details of SPOTLIGHT ON THE WATERSHED, hosted by the League of Women Voters on Manitowoc County. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the status of the TMDL program in Manitowoc County. For a preview of the TMDL procedures, see also the attached flyer describing the TMDL process. 2. RUSS GREEN, Regional Coordinator, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries will discuss the role of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration on Lake Michigan and the status of the proposed Marine Sanctuary. Here's a website with much information on the proposal, including some recently published FAQs: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/wisconsin/. Russ is also the Deputy Superintendent at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary working there for the past 13 years.. He has also worked for the Wisconsin Historical Society as a maritime archaeologist. Questions and commentary from the audience will be encouraged. The Bi-monthly business meeting will follow. 3. We are excited to have a 20th Anniversary Dinner planned at Good Times Supper Club. MARY KNIPPER, President of Wisconsin Lakes will be the Guest Speaker. As board president of Wisconsin Lakes, Mary leads the board’s work and believes in the power of advocacy to effect policy, and be the collective voice that we need. She also sees education and outreach as playing a vital role in protecting our waters. Details will be announced at the 28th September MCLA Meeting.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE MANITOWOC-SHEBOYGAN WATERSHED

Spotlight on the Manitowoc-Sheboygan Watershed Thursday, September 21, 7 - 9 pm Manitowoc City Hall Speakers / Panelists: ● Titus S. Seilheimer, Ph.D. Fisheries Specialist, Wisconsin Sea Grant, UW-Manitowoc ● Matt Kadow, Education Programs Coordinator, Wisconsin Maritime Museum ● Seth Hoffmeister, Northeast Organizer, Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters ● Jerry Halverson, Manitowoc County Conservation Dept Director ● A representative of the area environmental organizations is welcome to briefly talk about their group and any upcoming events. Free and open to the public Light refreshments will be served Presented by the League of Women Voters of Manitowoc County

WOODLAND DUNES ACTIVITIES ====== ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Enchantingly Good Fun at Woodland Dunes! An Enchanted Forest will be coming to life with fun surprises on a trail-lit path, Saturday, October 7 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at the Woodland Dunes Nature Center. “This is a fun night for kids and families to enjoy getting into friendly costumes, being outside, and meeting some of our misunderstood animals from nature,” said Jessica Johnsrud, 2016 Manitowoc County Education Impact Award Winner and Education Coordinator for Woodland Dunes. Families and attendees will walk along a candlelit trail and meet costumed animals that role-play their importance in nature. Warm refreshments will be served inside while plenty of fun games and activities will take place outside. Please wear warm clothes. Note to adults: this is an educational evening, not a scary one. Registration is required to participate and time slots for the hikes fill quickly so please call now, 920-793-4007. Fees: Member: $5 per person; Non-member: $6 per person Children ages 3 and under - free Location: Woodland Dunes Nature Center, 3000 Hawthorne Ave.,Two Rivers, WI Sponsored by Sunrise Optimist Club and Festival Foods

MANITOWOC GUN CLUB ====== ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

The September meeting of the Manitowoc Gun Club was held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 5th. UPCOMING EVENTS: • GUN CLUB BANQUET MEETING: September 27th at 6:30pm at Wolff Insurance. • FALL LEAGUE: September 7th - October 19th • HOMEBUILDERS SHOOT: September 26th at 4:00pm • TROPHY NIGHT: October 25th • GUN CLUB BANQUET: Saturday, November 4th BANQUET MEETING: There have been 2 banquet meetings. The first meeting was an initial start up meeting recapping last year's banquet as far as what worked, and what could be done differently. The last banquet meeting went over what we have so far for door prizes, bucket raffle, gun raffles, and silent auction items. We need many more door prizes, and booze raffle donations. Anything is appreciated. Booze raffle donations can be brought to the gun club. The banquet letters have been mailed out. If you need additional copies, or didn't receive one, please see the link below. Tom Hartman volunteered to provide a box truck for moving the prizes from Wolff Insurance to City Limits. Thanks Tom! The next banquet meeting will be Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 at Wolff Insurance. Banquet Letter: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/58f344d8ac516ba0de4c029ef/files/869e0849-f612-4559-b6e4-f08039ced4ba/MGC_Banquet.pdf HOMEBUILDERS SHOOT: Will have 2 traps set for 16 yard trap, and 1 set for doubles. Beer will be $3 per can for this event. FALL LEAGUE: Fall league will consist of 300 targets. 50 - skeet, 100 - doubles, 50 - 18 yard wobble, 50 - handicap, and 50 - 16 yard. The worst 50 can be thrown out, but must throw out entire group of 50. There is a $10 lewis fee. TROPHY NIGHT: Trophy Night was moved a day later, and will be held on Thursday, October 25th. Doors open at 5:00. Dinner at 6:00, and Trophys will be awarded at 7:00. SHOOT FOR VETS: The annual Shoot for Vets had 42 shooters. We received many positive comments. $403.50 was donated to our Vets, much of which was lewis money donated back. We learned this date is the same as a shoot in Kewaunee, and turnout would be better in the future if it was held on a different day. SHED: The construction of the shed is now complete, with just a little wiring to be finished up. Thank you to Bob Meyer and all that helped build it! -The issue of the bubbling rubber flooring behind the bar and registration bar should be fixed. An anti fatigue mat was laid down over the top of new locking flooring. This should prevent the bar stool feet from sinking into the flooring. -Scott Christiansen got bids for snow removal for this winter. A motion was made and accepted to go with a bid from Manitowoc Landscape at $65 per hour with a truck, and $70 per hour for skidsteer. Thanks Scott! -Summer Trap and Skeet results are posted (with the exception of 3 shoots) -Scott Skattebo will be sending out thank you letters to the triple challenge sponsors. -George Luebke volunteered to run the booze raffle again for our banquet, and needs many donations. Donations can be brought to the Gun Club. Even just a 6 pack is appreciated. Gregg Wolf will donate a wagon again. Thanks George and Gregg! -We will get 20 announcements again from 98.9 and 92.1 for $105 for a hunting ad, and to promote the banquet. -The Gun Club now has a popcorn popper donated by Tom Kitzerow. Thank you Tom! -A winter trap league was discussed briefly, but tabled for future discussion. -Nick Sieracki and Tom Schulz volunteered for the nominating committee for 2018. If you would like to put your name in for a director position, please see Nick or Tom. -Wally Kitzerow spoke about an ad he read in a magazine regarding chartreuse (neon green) targets. We do have a pallet, and will be throwing some mixed in for fall league. -Hunting in the Gun Club woods is now by permit only. The hunting applications that were turned in have been reviewed, and returned with approval. If hunting at the Gun Club, please place the pink paper visible in your vehicle while you are out hunting. Remember you can rent the clubhouse for private parties. The cost is $100, but if you clean up the clubhouse afterwards, then $50 will be refunded. See the bar director Wally Norkosky to make reservations. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 3rd, at the clubhouse. Nick Sieracki Club Vice President forward to a friend Copyright © 2017 Manitowoc Gun Club, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you expressed an interest in receiving the Manitowoc Gun Club newsletter electronically. Our mailing address is: Manitowoc Gun Club 3112 Clover Road Manitowoc, WI 54220 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED NEWSLETTER INFORMATION

FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED Hi all! Just a heads up on our next meeting October 2nd at Taus Town Hall--6:30 pm (North off Hwy 10 on J until you reach 4-way interestection in Taus... town hall is brick building to the left...watch for signs). We haven't gotten lots of responses yet about the run/walk... if you are interested in doing it, please turn in the registration to make things easier for the event. It will be held rain or shine....last year was rain...lets hope for a beautiful day and dry evening the night before! I would also like to offer people who did it last year a discount if they don't want another shirt... we will be using the same shirts from our 1st annual event so keep that in mind as well! Contact me for details! (emilyendter@yahoo.com) Any volunteers for leading the kids run? Its about 3/4 mile. I led it last year and can do so again but would love to pound out a few miles on the trails or hike with some people and enjoy the scenery. I want to point out the fact that we will have trails open until NOON so people who want to spend some time out there are more than welcome to do so! Please share our information to get the word out! I have an email out to Manty Lincoln HS for volunteer needs that I sent tonight, and have two volunteers already for the morning of the event so we will see if we get any more from MLHS. Eliza Suchan-- please reach out to NHS and also some track people if you can? Thank you everyone! Hope to see you October 2! Mark your calendars for our membership/sponsor luncheon December 10 at Gill's! Decorating cookies again for the kids... any cool ideas for a fun kid craft or should we make the birch ornaments again...? Membership renewals/new members also accepted at the event. Don't forget-- we will sponsor a Woodland Dunes daycamp for younger kids and with some volunteer time, we will also sponsor your 12 year old and up (grandkids too!) at Maritime Museum!! Emily Endter FOBR Secretary (920)323-3486 :

FUND RAISER FOR MTWC UNIT OF FISH & GAME OCT 5TH 2017

Press Release Press Release To: Area Media From: The Manitowoc Unit - Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Association Subject: Manitowoc Fish & Game’s Family Fun Night The Manitowoc Unit has announced that its October 5th meeting will be the organization’s 16th Annual Fish Fry & Family Fun Night. Members, their families and the general public are invited to attend the Fish Fry. Terry’s Whitelaw Auto and The Leede Research are again major sponsors of the event. This is the Manitowoc Unit’s only fundraiser. The club represents over 200 households in Manitowoc and supports outdoor activities and education. The $12 dinner donation includes Fish dinner with choice of potato salad or home-made chips, slaw and rye bread. There will also be a variety of other great treats and desserts. There will be raffles for those attending. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs to enjoy the great outdoors of Lincoln Park. The event is at the New Cabin 1 at Lincoln Park. The new cabin features larger capacity and an expanded kitchen area. The Manitowoc Unit meets the first Thursday of every month at Lincoln Park, Cabin #1. It should be noted that the formal business meeting of the organization is waived for this special event and it will have an earlier starting time. Food service starts at 4:30 with take outs available. Food will be served until gone. Take-out orders are also available. Everyone is welcome. The Manitowoc Unit meetings are the first Thursday of each month, are open to the public and usually begin with an educational speaker. A brief business meeting and lunch follow this. It is a great way to network with other sports enthusiasts and children are welcome. Annual membership is only $5 and supports a variety of local projects for sportsmen and conservation. Radio – Please consider a PSA now through 10/4

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS =======CONGRESSIONAL SPORTSMEN'S FOUNDATION

WASHINGTON, D.C. -(Ammoland.com)- This week, sportsmen's interests were advanced on Capitol Hill as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced plans for a new Secretarial Order to advance sportsmen's priorities at the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) 28th Annual Banquet & Auction; and the House Natural Resources Committee advanced sportsmen's legislation. During CSF's Banquet VIP Reception, Secretary Zinke joined CSF as the keynote speaker, where he announced plans for a Secretarial Order that would address many long-time priorities for sportsmen and women across the country. “Hunting and fishing is a cornerstone of the American tradition, and hunters and fishers of America are the backbone of land and wildlife conservation,” said Secretary Zinke. “The more people we can get outdoors, the better things will be for our public lands. As someone who grew up hunting and fishing on our public lands – packing bologna sandwiches and heading out at 4AM with my dad – I know how important it is to expand access to public lands for future generations. Some of my best memories are hunting elk or reeling in rainbow trout back home in Montana, and I think every American should be able to have that experience.” In addition to discussing upcoming policy priorities with the Secretary and Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC) Members at the evening's reception, CSF showcased partnerships within the wildlife conservation community, including a MOU signing between CSF and National Wildlife Federation as well as a check presentation from Safari Club International to CSF. “Secretary Zinke has continuously proven his support for sportsmen and wildlife conservation,” said CSF President Jeff Crane. “Through working with partners within the sportsmen's conservation community, Members of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, and Secretaries Zinke and Perdue, we look forward to advancing hunting and angling policy priorities.” Following the event's reception, Crane welcomed nearly 600 attendees – including CSF partners, supporters, and 60 CSC Members – to the dinner, and introduced CSC leadership: Co-Chairs Senators Jim Risch (ID) and Joe Manchin (WV) and Congressmen Jeff Duncan (SC) and Gene Green (TX) as well as Vice-Chair Senator Deb Fischer (NE) and Congressmen Austin Scott (GA) and Marc Veasey (TX). Prior to the Banquet, the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing and markup on the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act (H.R. 3668), which was recently introduced by CSC Co-Chair Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC), and cosponsored by CSC Co-Chair Congressman Gene Green (TX), CSC Vice-Chairs Congressman Austin Scott (GA), and CSC Member Congressman Rob Wittman (VA). CSF President Jeff Crane provided written testimony at the hearing in support of some of the key provisions. In addition, 25 other leading wildlife conservation organizations signed on in support of the SHARE Act, urging advancement of the bill to the House floor. Title Sponsors of the 28th Annual Banquet & Auction included: Cabela's Outdoor Fund; National Shooting Sports Foundation; Safari Club International; and Vista Outdoor Inc. Host Sponsors included: BP America, Inc.; Ford Motor Company; Hornady Manufacturing Co.; and Outdoor Sportsman Group. Co-Host Sponsors included: Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC; Bass Pro Shops; ITC Holdings Corporation; Plano Synergy Holdings; Richard Childress Racing; Sazerac; Shimano American Corporation; Winchester Ammunition; and Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. About Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation: Since 1989, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) has maintained a singleness of purpose that has guided the organization to become the most respected and trusted sportsmen's organization in the political arena. CSF's mission is to work with Congress, governors, and state legislatures to protect and advance hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping. The unique and collective force of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (CSC), the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus (GSC) and the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC), working closely with CSF, and with the support of major hunting, angling, recreational shooting and trapping organizations, serves as an unprecedented network of pro-sportsmen elected officials that advance the interests of America's hunters and anglers.

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS ---NOAA MARINE SANCTUARY PETITION

PLEASE READ AND SIGN UP ON THE PETITION PLEASE. ROGER Many of you are not available for me to have you sign our paper copy of the petition against the NOAA Marine Sanctuary. Would you please go to the following link and sign? We are starting to make a difference and need everyone who is against this issue to make it known. Just being against it won't work....we need physical evidence to send to the Governor and others. You do not need to be a resident of one of the counties involved, you are a citizen of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes belong to everyone in the state. Don't let the Federal government takeover part of our lake/land. This will be forever and will increase as years go by. https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/no-noaa-marine-sanctuary Thanks and please pass this information on to others. If you need more information regarding this subject, please reply to this email and I will send or email the information. If you do not wish to sign the online petition, please call Governor Walker's office at 608-266-1212 and simply say you are a resident of Manitowoc County and you do not support the NOAA Marine Sanctuary. They are keeping count of the calls and beginning to pay attention.

NSSF NEWS ======= ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

NSSF Commends U.S. Rep. Steve Russell’s Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 WASHINGTON — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) today is commending U.S. Rep. Steve Russell’s (R-Okla.) introduction of the Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017, which will strengthen the criminal penalties for thefts of firearms from retailers and impose mandatory minimum sentences. “Thefts from federally licensed firearms retailers represent particularly brazen offenses that hold potential for additional crime when stolen guns are sold on the street,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel “The Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act is a significant reinforcement of our federal laws to help deter both first-time and repeat violators and to ensure those convicted of these crimes serve serious time. We thank Congressman Russell for his leadership to help make America safer.” “Our federal firearms licensees are some of the most law-abiding citizens in the country,” Rep. Russell said. “We must correct lapses in our laws to prevent criminals from stealing their guns and threatening our public safety.” Rep. Russell’s proposed legislation would impose a minimum sentence for a successful conviction of not less than three years for burglary and five years for robbery of a firearms retailer, ranges that rent firearms, shooting clubs and licensed collectors. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has reported a 48 percent increase in the number of burglaries and a 175 percent in the number of robberies over the past five years. In 2016, about 7,758 firearms were stolen from Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) in burglaries and robberies. The firearms industry through NSSF is an active partner in helping to reduce thefts and aiding ATF in identifying those involved in these crimes. As part of Operation Secure Store, NSSF helps educate FFLs on steps they can take to reduce theft. NSSF, in cooperation with ATF, also conducts retailer store security seminars, assists retailers with store security audits, encouraging the use of methods and technologies to reduce the likelihood firearms will be stolen. NSSF also continues to match ATF reward offers for information that leads to the arrest of criminals responsible for thefts from FFLs. -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.

NSSF NEWS ===== ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

NSSF Applauds Interior Sec. Zinke’s Signing of Order to Expand Access to Public Lands for Sportsmen NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, praised Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke for his decisive leadership today in signing a secretarial order that will expand access to public lands and increase opportunities for hunting and outdoor recreation nationwide. The action follows Sec. Zinke’s announcement at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation annual dinner Wednesday that he would soon sign such a secretarial order addressing longtime priorities for hunters, recreational shooters and outdoorsmen and women. “Secretary Zinke’s action today follows in the great tradition of President Teddy Roosevelt and recognizes the central role that hunters play in conservation and successful wildlife management,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF senior vice president and general counsel. "The National Shooting Sports Foundation is deeply grateful to Secretary Zinke for this historic secretarial order. NSSF has worked closely with and in support of Interior Department officials on these priorities and the other positive steps announced today, which will serve to benefit current and future generations for years to come." Federal excise taxes on the sale of firearms and ammunition, as well as the sale of licenses have generated billions of dollars in conservation funding. Expanding hunting opportunities will provide additional revenue to help sustain wildlife populations and habitat. -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.

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Planning to use a tree stand in your archery hunt? Stay safe with body harness & defy odds of falling DATE: September 14, 2017 CONTACT: Jon King, hunter education administrator 608-575-2294; Joanne M. Haas, DNR Bureau of Law Enforcement public information officer, 608-209-8147 [EDITOR'S ADVISORY: An image accompanies this news release on the DNR website.] MADISON -- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Administrator Jon King is urging Wisconsin hunters to beat the 1 in 20 chances of falling from a tree stand by wearing body harnesses climbing up -- and down-- when the archery and crossbow deer season opens Saturday, September 16. King says he understands hunters wanting to enhance their ability of seeing and bagging their deer during the archery season. "But, without a mind on safety, all enhancements may come with a risk of falling to an injury that will end your hunting season on impact," he said. The 2016 Wildlife Society research showed 'the most avid hunters' face a 1-in-20 risk of getting hurt in a fall from a treestand. "Hunters can beat these odds and enjoy safe, healthy hunts by wearing a body harness and reviewing treestand safety rules," King said. King offers these safety tips, and suggests people search the DNR website for keyword "treestand" for more tree stand safety tips: • Always wear a full-body harness also known as a fall-arrest system. Connect to your tether line and keep your tether line short. The tether is designed to keep you in the seat, not to catch you after you fall. • Always have three points of contact while climbing into and out of the tree stand: This means two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at all times. • Always use a haul line to raise and lower your unloaded firearm or bow into and out of the stand. You can also use the haul for other things like a heavy backpack. • Use a lifeline when climbing up and down, this keeps you connected from the time you leave the ground to the time you get back down. • Be aware of suspension trauma. Suspension trauma can happen in less than 20 minutes and can be fatal. Attaching an additional foot strap to the body harness will take pressure off your upper legs. Prefer a course instead? Consider this free online treestand safety course. A 15-minute investment of your time in taking an online safety course could save your life. The Treestand Manufacturers Association provides a free, interactive course that you can finish in minutes. TreeStand Safety Course (exit DNR). King also urges hunters to always inspect their stands -- especially the ones left up all year. "Inspect the tree, check straps to make sure animals haven't chewed on them," he said. "Another way to check your stand is to pull on the stand and move it around to see how much it moves, check the hardware and make sure nuts and bolts are tight and make any adjustments that need to be made." King also says now is the perfect time to review the four basic rules of firearm safety. "These apply to crossbow use and hunting in general." • Treat every crossbow as if it were loaded • Always point the crossbow in a safe direction • Be certain of your target and what's beyond • Keep your finger outside the trigger guard until ready to shoot For more information search the DNR website for keyword treestand and view the "Free" Tree Stand Safety Course.

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS -------- NSSF NEWS REPORT

For immediate release | September 14, 2017 Media contact: Bill Brassard 203-426-1320 NSSF Program Hunting Works for America Arrives in the Empire State Hunting Works For New York becomes newest state chapter to join award-winning program UTICA, N.Y. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms industry, is proud to announce that the Hunting Works For America program has expanded yet again in the Northeast and now includes a state chapter in New York. The newly minted Hunting Works For New York chapter already has more than 50 partner organizations and recruiting has just begun. Along with Pennsylvania and Maine in the Northeast, other state chapters are up and running in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Iowa, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin, giving Hunting Works For America a truly national presence. Hunting Works For New York is the 14th chapter added to the award winning program since it was first developed back in 2010. Hunting Works For America is unique in terms of its membership and in its ability to act as communications program on behalf of the hunting and shooting industry. A quick glance at the growing roll of participating member organizations across the country shows a diversity seldom seen within advocacy organizations. Its ranks include a diverse coalition of shooting sport organizations, conservation groups, businesses and other non-traditional hunting supporters such as chamber of commerce, convention and visitors bureaus and trade associations. By joining together the various member organizations and giving them a voice, Hunting Works For America chapters increase awareness about the importance of hunting while educating and advocating on behalf of the hunting and shooting sports. "$2.3 billion, a truly staggering number, is what hunters in New York spend annually on hunting,” said Chris Dolnack, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for NSSF. "Having grown up in the Northeast, I’ve seen firsthand the impact hunters have on the local economies in this region. We couldn’t be happier to be working with our partners in New York because it’s a huge state for hunting both in terms of participation and in terms of what the land gives back to hunters in terms of harvest. If you aren’t a hunter you may not know it, but hunters in New York support over 23,700 jobs with the money they spend on hunting. It’s simple really, hunters support our local economies and so we see this as way to support hunters." Hunting Works For New York launched today with a press conference at Bass Pro Shops in Utica, New York. Hunting Works For New York is co-chaired by Larry Steiner, the owner of Steiner Packing Company; Brendan O’Bryan, the government relations manager at the Greater Binghamton Area Chamber of Commerce; Josiah Brown, the owner of New York Welcomes You and New York’s Best Experiences; and Ray Pucci, the president of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and board member of the Catskills Association for Tourism Services (CATS). Initially, Hunting Works For America launched in 2010 with just three states, Hunting Works For Arizona, Hunting Works For Minnesota and Hunting Works For North Dakota. Since then the program has grown, adding chapters in 13 states across the country. All totaled, the Hunting Works For America program now represents more than 2,500 businesses, organizations and associations representing tens of thousands of stakeholders. Becoming a member of Hunting Works For New York is absolutely free of charge, so please visit www.HuntingWorksforNY.com to learn more about how to become a partner and the program, including leadership, members, social media opportunities and local hunting seasons. -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. NSSF Media Resources National Shooting Sports Foundation | 11 Mile Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470 Unsubscribe rogervl452@gmail.com Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by nssfnews@nssf.org in collaboration with Try it free today

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association • President—Patrick Durkin • Vice President – Bob Haase • Secretary/Treasurer – Laurel Steffes 33 Stacy Lane Madison, WI 53716 September 11, 2017 Re: Scholarship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students Dear XXXX: The Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association and the Outdoor Heritage Education Center are proud to once again offer a scholarship to a graduate or undergraduate student interested in outdoor recreational communication. Our first scholarship was awarded in 2016 to Marquette graduate student Theresa Soley. Our second was awarded this year to Shay Spatz of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The scholarship award is $1,500 plus additional benefits/opportunities. Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association (WOCA) is an organization of professional outdoor writers, photographers, and radio and television communicators. Membership is open to anyone that is involved in outdoor communications. We meet annually to share our skills and knowledge and provide a communications link among outdoor communicators. To learn more, visit http://www.w-o-c-a.org/ The Outdoor Heritage Education Center in Hazel Green, WI, connects youth and adults with our natural resources. Its mission is to increase the public’s understanding, appreciation and sense of stewardship for natural resources and professional resource management, including outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. OHEC was founded in 1998 by Mark LaBarbera to pass along our outdoor heritage to future generations who were losing touch with the natural world. Visit http://www.outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com/ Our goal is to encourage and support student interest in communicating information about outdoor recreational activities through print, radio social media and television. Applications, due January 17, 2018, will consist of a student cover letter outlining their interest in outdoor recreation communication; an original article, radio or TV presentation; and recommendation of a professor or advisor. Applications may be submitted by U.S. mail or electronically and will be judged by a panel of three WOCA members. Application and award details are attached. Besides $1,500 in support, winning applicants will have an opportunity to attend the annual 2018 WOCA conference and to interact with working outdoor writers and news media. We are asking for your assistance by posting the attached scholarship information sheet and by sharing information about the opportunity with teaching staff and students in seeking financial assistance. Thank you in advance for your help. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments: laurel.steffes@gmail.com or (608)222-9738. Sincerely, WOCA Scholarship Committee: Art Barlow Bob Wilberscheid Laurel Steffes

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association • President—Patrick Durkin • Vice President – Bob Haase • Secretary/Treasurer – Laurel Steffes September 11, 2017 Subject: UW-Stevens Point Student Awarded Writing Scholarship Stevens Point, WI – The Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association (WOCA) in cooperation with the Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC) has awarded its annual scholarship to University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point undergraduate student Shay Spatz of Westfield, WI. Her application featured a video presentation on the Candlelight Hike UW-Stevens Point has every semester at the nature reserve on campus. She was the multimedia reporter for the school newspaper, The Pointer, during the making of the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvF5rtQdB7A Spatz is completing a degree in media communication with a minor in environmental communication and hopes to become a documentary filmmaker and documentary photographer for the national parks. Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association (WOCA) is an organization of professional outdoor writers, photographers, and radio and television communicators. Membership is open to anyone involved in outdoor communications. The group offers the annual $1500 competitive scholarship in cooperation with the Outdoor Heritage Education Center to encourage and support student interest in communicating information about conservation and outdoor recreational activities through print, radio social media and television. “As our population becomes increasingly urban, experience with the natural world and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors can be hard to come by,” said WOCA President Patrick Durkin. “Helping foster that connection is critical to developing tomorrow’s conservation stewards.” In recommending Spatz for the award, media Professor Alex Ingersol noted her classwork reveals high stands, talents as a media producer, and a rigorous and collaborative work ethic. . In 2018 WOCA will award a $1,500 to any student enrolled in a Wisconsin-based college or university who has a demonstrated interest in outdoors recreational communication. Interested applicants should visit WOCA’s website at http://www.w-o-c-a.org/ The scholarship is jointly funded by WOCA and the Outdoor Heritage Education Center in Hazel Green. http://www.outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com/ WOCA’s 2018 annual meeting will be July 20-22 at Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED

Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association and Outdoor Heritage Education Scholarship for Students in Outdoor Recreation Communication* Award: $1,500 plus associated benefits. Eligibility: Open to under-graduate or graduate students enrolled in a Wisconsin-based college or university with an interest in outdoor recreational communication. Application Deadline: January 17, 2018 To apply: • Students must submit three items: (1) cover letter, outlining their interest in outdoor communication; and a (2) 750 maximum word outdoor recreation-related article with/or without illustration, OR completed 1- to 3-minute outdoor recreation-related audio or video presentation; plus must provide a (3) letter of recommendation from a professor or advisor. • The competition is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student with a demonstrated interest in outdoor communication. • Applications must be postmarked no later than January 17, 2018 and should be sent to: Laurel F. Steffes, Secretary, Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association, 33 Stacy Lane, Madison, WI 53716 OR CAN BE EMAILED TO laurel.steffes@gmail.com. • The winning student will be notified in March, 2018. • Recipient is asked to attend the WOCA annual meeting in Eagle River on July 20-22, 2018 to receive the scholarship award and to present his or her paper or production. Conference fees, room and board will be paid by WOCA. • Winning papers or productions along with the image of the winning student may appear on the WOCA and OHEC websites. Student will receive: A $1,500 one-time scholarship; award certificate; a one year membership to the Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association and paid attendance at the 2018 annual conference where the scholarship award will be made. Student may also be offered a shadowing experience with a working outdoor writer or radio or television personality and are invited to a WOCA-organized fishing outing on July 22. Questions: Direct questions to Laurel F. Steffes, Secretary, Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association; laurel.steffes@gmail.com *Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association (WOCA) is an organization of outdoor writers, photographers, and radio and television communicators. Membership is open to anyone who is involved in outdoor communications. We meet annually to share our skills and knowledge and provide a communications link among outdoor communicators. Visit http://www.w-o-c-a.org/ *Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC) in Hazel Green, WI, connects youth and adults with our natural resources. Founded in 1998 by Mark LaBarbera, OHEC’s mission is to increase the public’s understanding, appreciation and sense of stewardship for natural resources and professional resource management, including outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. Visit http://www.outdoorheritageeducationcenter.com/

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS----DU SUPPORT FOR NHF DAY

Read more: https://www.ammoland.com/2017/09/ducks-unlimited-renews-sponsorship-national-hunting-fishing-day/#ixzz4sZVrq3gw Under Creative Commons License: Attribution Follow us: @Ammoland on Twitter | Ammoland on Facebook Ducks Unlimited logoSPRINGFIELD, Mo. -(Ammoland.com)- Ducks Unlimited has signed on for another year as a sponsor for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF Day). NHF Day brings together sportsmen and women to celebrate the rich tradition of fishing and hunting with national, state, regional and local organizations hosting fishing- and hunting-related events. “Ducks Unlimited and its members do so much for the hunting community and their sponsorship is just another way they help promote hunting and outdoor recreation,” said Misty Mitchell, director of Conservation for Wonders of Wildlife. “This dedicated group of hunters is leading wetlands and waterfowl conservation and their support will help bring in a new group of hunters and anglers to ensure our time-honored tradition of enjoying the outdoors continues for generations.” 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 Sept. 23 with NASCAR legend Richard Childress serving as honorary chairman. Beginning with a small group of dedicated waterfowl hunters, Ducks Unlimited has grown into the world's largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization. Ducks Unlimited works through a series of partnerships with private individuals, landowners, agencies, scientific communities and other entities. “Ducks Unlimited is committed to conserving critical waterfowl habitat across North America, and the success of this mission would not be possible without DU's army of volunteers, the vast majority of whom are hunters, anglers and outdoorsmen,” said DU CEO Dale Hall. “We are honored to work with Richard Childress in support National Hunting and Fishing Day and to commemorate the important contributions of sportsmen to America's economy and outdoor heritage. By taking someone hunting, fishing or target shooting, you are encouraging the next generation of conservationists.” New for this year is the introduction of the National Hunting and Fishing Day Challenge. Honorary Chairman Childress is challenging hunters, shooters and anglers to introduce someone to the outdoors before NHF Day. National Hunting and Fishing DayParticipants who sign up and take the pledge will be eligible to win a Richard Childress Racing 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. To take the pledge for NHF Day Challenge, visit their website or call 417-225-1162. NHF Day's official home is at the Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, Missouri. Both entities share the goal of strengthening the image of hunting, shooting and fishing. NHF Day is one of the most effective grassroots campaigns to promote hunters, anglers and the conservation of wildlife and habitat. Each year, thousands of people participate in NHF Day events across the country to commemorate the foundation of conservation through fishing and hunting. 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, Outdoor Sportsman Group and the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. For more information, visit their website. About Ducks Unlimited Inc.: Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 14 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit their website. About National Hunting and Fishing Day: Over the years, National Hunting and Fishing Day boasted many more public relations successes, assisted by celebrities who volunteered to help spotlight the conservation accomplishments of sportsmen and women. Honorary chairs have included George Bush, Tom Seaver, Hank Williams Jr., Arnold Palmer, Terry Bradshaw, George Brett, Robert Urich, Ward Burton, Louise Mandrell, Travis Tritt, Tracy Byrd, Jeff Foxworthy and many other sports and entertainment figures. National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday of every September, remains the most effective grassroots efforts ever undertaken to promote the outdoor sports and conservation.

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS ---- NHF DAY COMING SOON

National Hunting and Fishing Day Feature: The Importance of Mentoring By Richard Childress Throughout my life, I have been blessed with a love and passion for the outdoors. From hunting big game out West to bass fishing in North Carolina, I have a lifetime of cherished memories shared with family and friends. Being in the outdoors brings me pleasure, exhilaration, peace of mind and a sense of wonderment. My life outdoors is as much a part of me as auto racing. This lifetime love began with my stepfather and step-grandfather introducing me to hunting and trapping at an early age. Without those mentors, I may have never been able to experience those unforgettable outdoor experiences. For me, serving as a mentor is the easiest and most effective way to ensure the future of our outdoor traditions. This Saturday will mark two weeks remaining before the annual National Hunting and Fishing Day, where sportsmen and women celebrate the rich tradition of fishing and hunting with national, state, regional and local organizations hosting fishing- and hunting-related events. The program aims to promote mentorship and, as this year's honorary chair, I also strongly believe in the power of mentorship. The number of hunters and anglers are declining. As outdoorsmen and women, we have the responsibility to foster and develop the next generations of hunters, anglers, shooters and, actually, conservationists. Much of each state's budget for wildlife support, management and conservation programs are funding from hunting license fees and federal excise taxes (Pittman-Robertson Act), derived from the sale of firearms and ammunition. If we want our hunting and fishing heritage to live on, our main focus should be recruiting new outdoorsmen, retaining the current ones and reactivating former hunters and anglers. When people think of mentoring, most think of taking a child fishing for bluegill or hunting squirrels. Maybe a coworker, neighbor or family member has shown interest in your hunting or fishing stories. Make the effort to reach out and offer to take them out for a day. It doesn't have to be the perfect day either. Having fun and keeping them engaged is more important than ensuring a great catch or harvest. I sometimes wonder how different my life would have been if someone had never introduced me to hunting and fishing. I would have missed out on memorable time with my family and good friends. One of my proudest accomplishments is being a mentor to my grandchildren. This has not only developed a love for the outdoors in them, but has enriched my life beyond anything else. Passing down our legacy from generation to generation is key to ensuring the future for our outdoor heritage. To help promote mentorship for this year's National Hunting and Fishing Day, we established the National Hunting and Fishing Day Challenge. By pledging to take someone outdoors, you will be will be eligible to win a Richard Childress Racing 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. To take the pledge for NHF Day Challenge, visit NHFDay.org or call 417-225-1162. For more information about National Hunting and Fishing Day visit, http://www.nhfday.org.

DNR FISHING REPORT ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

Manitowoc Co. Manitowoc and Two Rivers have had some salmon action start to pick up as of last weekend. Both chinooks and browns have been caught upstream of the harbors in the East and West Twin Rivers. All reported fish from the West Twin River have been chinooks caught near the dams in Shoto on spinners, beads, and artificial spawn sacs, and fish have ranged from about 10 to 20 pounds. There haven’t been huge numbers reported yet, and some rain might be helpful to get more fish up, as no water was coming over the small dam as of Sunday night. The East Twin River has had a mix of browns and chinooks caught, but more fish can be seen sitting in pools farther downstream of the dam. Fish have been caught all the way up to the dam in Mishicot though, and the same tackle mentioned from the West Twin has been taking fish. Pier anglers have had no success this weekend for any species of fish, but some have reported silver fish jumping out of casting range. No interviews were recorded on the Manitowoc streams this week, but anglers have been reporting only a few fish being caught in the Manitowoc River via word of mouth. No interviews were recorded from boats fishing the lake this weekend either, likely due to strong easterly winds. Kewaunee Co. Action on the lake has been slow with very few anglers to report. Boats fishing shallow water and near the piers have been able to pick up the occasional 4 year old king while other boats are heading out to 400+FOW in search of rainbows and younger kings. Most anglers have been focusing their efforts on the piers. In Algoma a few kings have been caught in the morning off the south pier on spoons. The Kewaunee pier has been slow but not for lack of effort. Fly fishermen have been targeting the first few pods of kings moving upstream on the Kewaunee River with limited success. Look for salmon action to pick up as the water cools off and more chinook keep moving in for the fall run. Sturgeon Bay Bad weather has limited fishing opportunities in the Sturgeon Bay area for both boats and shore anglers. Very little success was reported by any boats coming off the Lake Michigan side, with only a single fish here or there reported. Perch fishing has slowed according to reports over the past week also, and fewer boats than normal have been out to boot. Some walleye anglers have had some success trolling crawler harnesses out on the bay in 20-30 feet-of-water, but they have also reported a lot of sheepshead and catfish bycatch. Shore anglers have had very limited success for smallmouth or any species besides gobies for that matter, as storms and changing weather seemed to scatter fish. Green Bay Fishing Report: September 12, 2017 Door Co. Fishing pressure was fairly low this past week in door county. Walleye fishing has been very good from Sturgeon Bay North to Sister bay and trolling, casting, and jigging methods have all been successful. The bite from shore has been best after dark and hit or miss during the day. Anglers have reported catching a few Walleyes from piers or structures adjacent to deep water using crank baits with a slow retrieval. The Smallmouth Bass fishing has been consistent and good with a better offshore bite in 15-30 feet of water. Anglers from shore have still reported a good bite but less consistent than the offshore bite. The Yellow Perch fishing was great this past week and some anglers reported catching limits while fishing in the Sturgeon Bay canal in town. Anglers having the best success have been mobile and finding active schools of feeding Perch. Salmon fishing pressure has been minimal out on the lake and most anglers have been fishing the Sturgeon Bay canal. Trolling spoons and deep crank baits has been successful, along with a fairly good bite from shore. Chaudoirs Dock – Most anglers were observed over the Labor day weekend and few anglers interviewed during the week. Anglers were after walleye with similar success, bringing in 2-4 fish per trip. Anglers also caught freshwater drum, white perch, and catfish. Some anglers were after musky but did not have any luck. Sugar Creek - No anglers observed. Rites Cove - No anglers observed. Little Sturgeon Bay – Few anglers were observed throughout the week. The ones interviewed reported targeting walleye with little to no success. Sawyer Harbor – An average of 4 trailers were observed during the week with little success. Few anglers were interviewed and reported targeting mostly walleye. Brown/Kewaunee Co. - Bay side from Sturgeon Bay area south Bayshore - Many anglers were interviewed over the Labor day weekend. Those who were out for walleye did not have as much luck as those who were out for perch. Many walleye anglers found themselves bringing in zero to 5 fish max. Perch anglers had better luck bringing in their limit or very close to. Towards the end of the week fewer anglers were observed, most going after walleye and found themselves coming back with 1 or 2 fish per trip. Anglers also reported catching freshwater drum and white bass. Suamico – Boat anglers were out targeting walleye and Muskie in force over the past week up in Suamico. The launch was at least half full during the week and spilled over into the over flow parking area during the weekend. Both groups of anglers found inconsistent success between boats. Some Muskie anglers found fish early on in the day while others struggled all day to locate fish. It was the same deal with walleye anglers, some had a few fish for the freezer while others couldn’t land a bite. Longtail Lauches- no anglers or trailers Metro launch – Inconsistent weather over the past week led to a low turnout for both boat and shore anglers. Only a few trailers were observed, No interviews taken. Only a couple anglers were out fishing from shore. They were in search for smallmouth bass and black crappie but came up empty. The launch had 2-5 trailers out during the week and weekend. 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 – Few trailers observed, no interviews taken Fairgrounds – Couple trailers observed, no interviews take. Duck Creek - There was a mixed group of hunters and anglers out in duck creek over the past week. Those in search of fish specifically targeted yellow Perch and found a decent amount for the freezer. Anglers interviewed harvested at least 15 perch per boat for half a day spent on the water. Fish that wear measured were between 8-10 inches. Both boat launches averaged at least two trailers throughout the week and weekend. Voyager Park – There were a few people out fishing voyager and some found fish to take home. They were after black crappie, smallmouth bass, and a good time. Those after black crappie found some fish to take home. Red River - No anglers observed. Oconto Co. Blue gill and some small mouth are still being caught below the Dam at Stiles on the Oconto River although the catch rates have dropped this past week. Fishing the mouth of the Oconto River is still producing some small mouth, cat fish, and drum mainly using live bait. Fishing Young's Reef this past week was producing very good success with most anglers rip Jigging. Trolling crawler/harness and bottom bouncers was also working well. Perch anglers were having some success from the Pensaukee River to Oconto Park II fishing in 6 to 14 feet of water using minnows and crawler chunks. The most productive time to fish has been early morning. Genoas Beach- The launch was consistently full throughout the week and weekend despite the strong winds that kept many anglers home. Only a few interviews were taken and all the anglers interviewed were in search for walleye. Some spent a short time on the water due to the weather change and came home empty while others had a couple fish to take home. Marinette Co. Few interviews were obtained from anglers fishing the Peshtigo River or the Menominee River. Fishing seems to have slacked off some with few if any fish being caught. No reports of salmon being caught yet.

DNR NEWS RELEASE ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS

bert Wakeman, DNR aquatic invasive species coordinator, 262-574-2149, robert.wakeman@wisconsin.gov Tim Campbell, AIS outreach specialist, University of Wisconsin, 203-501-7855, Tim.campbell@wisc.edu Taylor Finger, DNR wildlife management, 608-266-8841, taylor.finger@wisconsin.gov Waterfowl hunters can help stop spread of aquatic invasive species MADISON, Wis. –As Wisconsin’s goose and duck seasons get underway, the Department of Natural Resources is asking for help from the state’s dedicated hunters to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. “Healthy wetlands and waterways support strong waterfowl populations,” said Paul Samerdyke, a DNR wildlife biologist stationed at the Horicon Marsh. “We know that Wisconsin waterfowl hunters are committed to conservation, and they’ve been solid partners in restoring and improving wetland habitats. We don’t want these efforts to be diminished by the spread of damaging aquatic invaders.” As part of this effort DNR staff – primarily deputy conservation wardens called Water Guards – and conservation partners will be in the field on opening day, in both the northern and southern hunting zones, visiting with hunters and talking about steps everyone can take to protect waterfowl populations and the habitats they depend on. A key part of the message: “Just a few minutes of preventative action can protect your hunting tradition for generations to come.” In addition to standard boating gear, waterfowl hunters often use decoys, dogs, waders and push poles that may contain water, debris and mud where invasive species such as zebra mussels, faucet snails and starry stonewort can hide. Use of nonnative vegetation such as phragmites to help conceal blinds or boats can also lead to the inadvertent spread of species that clog waterways and crowd out beneficial plants that provide food and shelter for ducks and geese. Other types of aquatic invasive species may serve as hosts for parasites or bacteria that can kill waterfowl. As a result, DNR urges hunters to clean equipment as well as boats and check dogs’ coats before leaving a hunting location. To help share the message and provide tips for cleanup DNR staff and partners will visit with hunters at key locations. On September 23, opening day for the Northern Zone, teams will be in Mead Wildlife Area. On September 30, opening day for the Southern and Mississippi Zones, teams will be at access points along the Green Bay shoreline and in the Horicon Marsh as well as in southeast Wisconsin and along the Mississippi River. To help protect waterfowl habitat and populations, hunters must take these simple steps before launching into and leaving a waterbody: • Inspect waders, boats, trailers, motors and hunting equipment, including boots, blinds and dogs. • Remove all plants, animals and mud. • Drain all water from decoys, boats, motors, livewells and other hunting equipment. • Never move plants or live fish away from a water body. DNR staff also appreciates hunters’ knowledge and experience in familiar hunting areas and encourages reporting new aquatic invasive species. Early detection is crucial to reducing or eliminating the harm from damaging species. For more information on Wisconsin’s invasive species rule and what hunters, anglers, boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts can do to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, visit DNR.wi.gov and search “Aquatic Invasive Species.”

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS CDAC SURVEY TILL SEPT 22ND

Beginning today give feedback on local County Deer Advisory Council preliminary deer population objectives ________________________________________ Online survey runs through Sept. 22 Beginning today, you can review and give feedback on recommendations made by your local County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC). These preliminary recommendations cover county deer population objectives for the next three years and potential changes to Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries. The online public comment period regarding these recommendations will begin after noon today and run through Sept. 22, 2017. Preliminary deer population objective recommendations received from the councils will be to increase, decrease or maintain the size of the local herd over the next three years. Changes to DMU boundaries will influence the area where antlerless tags may be used within the county and season structure options in those areas. Final recommendations will go into effect in 2018 and will guide annual antlerless quota recommendations for the next three years. Preliminary population objectives and DMU boundary recommendations for each CDAC will be posted online at dnr.wi.gov by searching keyword "CDAC." After reviewing the recommendations, the public can enter opinions and comments into a web-based survey here. Once the online public comment period has closed, CDACs will receive feedback from the surveys to consider when developing their final recommendations. Recommendations will be finalized at public meetings in early October. Public comments are also welcome as the DNR reviews the recommendations in November and can be submitted through email at DNRCDACWebMail@Wisconsin.gov. For more information, including October meeting dates and locations, visit the CDAC web page, or email DNRCDACWebMail@Wisconsin.gov. CDAC Public Feedback Survey ________________________________________ For more information regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword "deer." PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SURVEY AS YOUR DEER HUNTING SEASON FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS DEPEND ON IT.

MISHICOT SPORTSMAN CLUB ARCHERY TOURNAMENT STANDING 2017 FALL SHOOT

Here are the standings for the 2017 Full Archery Tournament: PRO: 1st Place: Shanke Kochorosky 310 , Joe Rezek 261, Larry Kobes 258 BOWHUNTER’S OPEN: Steve Thielbar 1st. Place 328; Jason Vandenberg 2nd Place 318; Troy Schhuh 3rd Place 315; Zach Warden 310; Dalton Karl 308; Chris Warden 304; Mike Schuh 302; Matt Brey 290; Jeff Adair 288; Chris Johanek 286; Todd Kibilowski 276; Nathan Schmidt Luke Delsman 268; Dillon Epley 268; Aaron Kobes 250; Cody Novak 213. BOWHUNTER’S RELEASE: Tom Karl 1st Place 318; Mark Brouchoud 2nd Place 300; Jamie Peters 3rd Place 295; Jarred Pribek 292; Nate Seiler 287; Joe Rezek 285; Casey Schramm 282; Jacob Pantclaff 278 Paul Tuschel 272; Marcus Warden 271; Eric Morreau 246; Matt Ward 245; Brian Watt 241; Paul Mancheski 219; Scott Chalupny 206; SENIOR’S (MENS) : Jeff Rach 1st. Place 319; Todd Peterson 2nd Place 307; Bob Mehorczyk 289; Larry Kobes 289; Mike Doney 284; Al Peters 282; Gerry Warden 251; Rodney Gove 212; TRADITIONAL: Tom Heyroth 1st Place 253; Andy Heyroth 238; TJ Kinjerski 192; David Gohr 177; WOMEN’S BOWHUNTER’S OPEN: Lynn Kochorosky 320; Katie Brey 251; WOMEN’S BOWHUNTER’S RELEASE: Alyssa Heyroth 252; Sherri Pritchard 199; JUNIOR’S MALE: Cody Ward 148 JUNIOR’S FEMALE: Emily Anne Cohen 237; JUNIOR TRADITIONAL: Jerrod Heyroth 159; CUB’S: Alyssa Pritchard 1st Place 273; Kasey Brouchoud 2nd Place 260; Blake Erdmann 239; Kemper Robinson 231; Alex Thielbar 218; Kaelin Adair 208; Chyanne Robinson 191; Dylan Ward 137; PEE WEE: Bentley Reed 260 A drawing for the Kids bow (16 years and under) winner’s choice of either a Crossbow or Youth Bow was won by Alex Thielbar. A Girl’s Hard Bow Case for Girls 12 years and under was held. The winner was Chyanne Robinson. The bow case was donated by Andy and Alyssa Heyroth. Thank you! The Mishicot Sportsman’s Club 2017 Fall raffle was held. Winners are as follows: 1st. Place of a TEN POINT ECLIPSE RCX CROSSBOW OR $800 WAS WON BY Paul Tuschel. 2nd Place: ¼ BARREL & NESCO OF WINGS donated by Crow Bar Jeff and Andrea Novak won by Kevin Hofmann. 3rd Place FAT BOYZ II GIFT CERTIFICATE (Tish Mills) won by Al Peters. 4th Place ¼ BARREL OF BEER PARTY (Round Em Up-Mishicot) won by Booster Mangin. 5th Place $50 Cash won by Shawn Wendt, 6th Place $50 Cash won by Caleb Hormeling and 7th Place $50 Cash won by Scott Tuschel. The club wishs to thank everyone who participated and hope to see you for the Spring 2018 Archery Shoot.

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS FALL REPORT FROM DNR

Leaves starting to dramatically turn in Northwoods; fall chinook run still on hold Leaves started dramatically turning colors in the Northwoods this week. There is still mostly green in the woods, but the change has begun with red colors becoming noticeable in tree canopies and sumac bushes. The Wisconsin Department of Tourism has begun its Fall Color Report (exit DNR). Water levels are normal to a little higher for this time of year due to continued precipitation. On Green Bay, perch anglers were having some success along with musky anglers fishing the west shore and lower Bay. Walleye anglers were coming back with four to six fish per trip. Fishing pressure around the Door County peninsula was high this past week and fishing was good. Adult chinook salmon have been making their way into the Sturgeon Bay canal and a few big fish were caught. The smallmouth bass bite remains fairly good, with a bass tournament off Little Sturgeon Bay bringing out a lot of boats Saturday. On Lake Michigan, salmon fishing has been slow at both Kewaunee and Algoma but was picking up in Manitowoc and Two Rivers. The chinook salmon are moving in and can be seen surfacing in the harbors. A few kings have been spotted upstream but not in any numbers yet. Some salmon have been caught up the Manitowoc but no upstream reports from the Twin Rivers yet. Fishing pressure at southern Lake Michigan harbors was relatively low during the last week due to windy and stormy weather conditions. No fish have been caught yet on the Sheboygan or Pigeon rivers. Sauk Creek water levels were low and will need to rise for fish to come in. The Root River is extremely clear and very low with very few anglers fishing the river and no fish reported this week. Dove, goose and teal seasons all opened on Sept. 1. Hunters reported seeing good numbers of doves, but geese and teal were a bit more sparse. Bear season opened Wednesday Sept. 6 with many hunters optimistic about the number of bears they have coming into baits. Deer are feeding very heavily in morning and evening hours. Antler growth is complete or nearly complete with some deer starting to shed velvet. Bull elk are starting to bugle and the Flambeau River State Forest will host an RSVP “Singing Forest” program early in the morning Sept. 15 with an elk biologist checking for bugling elk. With the coming of fall, animals are moving around all over to begin planning for winter. Coyotes, skunk and squirrels are all looking for food to fill up on. Coyotes have been very vocal enlivening the nights with their yips, barks, and howls. Family groups have established rendezvous sites, where they meet to socialize, and prepare for an upcoming hunt. Pups are especially vocal at this time and will readily respond when howled at by a human. Snapping turtle hatchlings are beginning to emerge from their nests. Photo Credit: DNR Groups of cranes are showing up in fields. The first flocks of northern Canada geese have been seen heading south in their classic “V” formations. Raptor migration is also underway, with early season flights dominated by broad-winged and sharp-shinned hawks, American kestrels, bald eagles and ospreys. On the ground, warbler watching was excellent at many locations statewide this week. Snapping turtles are hatching and emerging from the ground. Watch carefully as baby turtles can look a lot like fallen leaves on the roadways. Prairies are in bloom with showy goldenrod, purple cone flowers, white and blue asters, cup plants, common mullein, white snakeroot, marsh skullcap, lesser daisy fleabane, Joe Pye weed, pearly everlasting and spotted jewelweed. Acorns and hickories are dropping. Wild rice is plentiful in some locations but stands are thin and too short to harvest in most areas.

ROGER'S OUTDOOR NEWS PHEASANTS FOREVER NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jared Wiklund (651) 209-4953 Creating More Profit for Producers: Pheasants Forever Hires Precision Agriculture Specialists in Minnesota and North Dakota Ag producers benefit from using technology to evaluate profitability across entire operation St. Paul, Minn. – September 7, 2017 – Pheasants Forever and its partners have expanded the organization’s Precision Agriculture Business Planning Initiative to Minnesota and North Dakota with the recent hiring of Precision Ag and Conservation Specialists, Jennifer Hahn and Melissa Shockman. The new hires offer business, agronomic, and conservation planning services for Midwest producers with the goal of increasing farm income by integrating conservation practices on less profitable crop acres. “We have to make sure we are managing our fields like businesses, allocating our working capital within and across our fields while staying focused on return-on-investment,” said Dave Muth, co-founder and Senior Vice President of AgSolver and a close partner in precision agriculture with Pheasants Forever. “We’re pleased to partner with Pheasants Forever to expand this service to growers and ag retailers in Minnesota and North Dakota.” Hahn and Shockman will collaborate with ag producers to conduct precision business planning in their respective Minnesota and North Dakota locations. Additionally, each will work closely with participating ag retailers such as grain cooperatives, certified crop advisers, ag lenders and others, to help producers be both profitable and successful in their operations. As the foundation for the partnership, Hahn and Shockman will utilize AgSolver’s Profit Zone ManagerTM platform technology – focusing on return-of-investment (ROI) at a sub-field scale – to define areas where conservation practices are more profitable for producers than row crops, while diversifying farm income and providing environmental benefits over the long-term. By focusing on return-of-investment (ROI), acre by acre, Pheasants Forever’s new specialists will identify areas for producers where conservation actually increases whole field profitability, shifting a longtime perception that profitability and environmental performance are competitive. Jennifer Hahn – Minnesota Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist Receiving her B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Minnesota in 2006 with a minor in Soil and Water Sciences, Hahn will be responsible for landowner agronomic and conservation planning services in Minnesota. Prior to joining Pheasants Forever, Hahn worked for the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) for over a decade in different capacities, providing valuable knowledge and assistance to landowners interested in voluntary conservation programs while growing relationships within the agricultural community. “Having grown up on a farm in southern Minnesota, I’m passionate about my new position and look forward to helping producers implement natural resource management practices within their cropping systems,” stated Hahn. For more information regarding precision agriculture and creating more profit across entire fields in Minnesota, contact Jennifer Hahn at (651) 485-7848 or JHahn@PheasantsForever.Org. The Minnesota Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist position with Pheasants Forever was made possible by a recommendation from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) and funding through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. Melissa Shockman – North Dakota Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist Born and raised in southern Minnesota on 40 acres of land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, Melissa Shockman is no stranger to agriculture, dairy farming, and the outdoor lifestyle. Graduating from North Dakota State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, she quickly followed her passion for natural resources management straight out of college by working for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service as a wildlife refuge specialist at Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge, followed by her most recent employment as a Prairie Coteau conservation technician with the Nature Conservancy in Waubay, South Dakota. Shockman’s communication and work experience with a wide variety of agricultural and wildlife conservation groups provide a strong foundation for her new employment as Pheasants Forever’s Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist in southeast North Dakota. “As an avid outdoors woman in North Dakota and an active individual in the farming and ranching community, I hope to make an immediate impact for wildlife and bottom lines for producers in this incredible state,” commented Shockman. For more information regarding precision agriculture and creating more profit across entire fields in southeastern North Dakota, contact Melissa Shockman at (701) 709-0963 or MShockman@PheasantsForever.Org. The North Dakota Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist position with Pheasants Forever was made possible by contributions from the North Dakota Department of Health, North Dakota Game & Fish Department, local Soil Conservation Districts and chapters of Pheasants Forever. About AgSolver AgSolver is an agronomic data and simulation/analytics company located in Ames, Iowa. AgSolver was founded by engineers and data scientists that live and breathe Midwest agriculture. The AgSolver team uses that combination of proven technical expertise and practical in-field management experience to deliver impactful decision services to farmers, land managers, land owners, retail agriculture, financial service providers, and conservation professionals. AgSolver focuses on a management process called Precision Business Planning. Precision Business Planning transitions land management decision making from the current nearly—exclusive focus on “maximum yield and revenue” to “business focused” decision making. This maximizes financial return on investment for each acre and each dollar of committed working capital. Precision Business Planning simultaneously delivers improved financial and environmental performance through our land management practices. 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 145,000 members and 700 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. Pheasants Forever is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education and land management policies and programs.