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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR MAY 31^ST:  ILLINOIS: Keep on contacting your Representatives in Opposition to Gun Dealer Licensing Bill;   NORTH CAROLINA: Pro-Gun Omnibus Bill scheduled for a Hearing;  NEW YORK: New York City lawmaker proposes New GUN BAN;  KANSAS:  Contact your State Senators in Opposition to Gun-Free Zone legislation,  Legislators to reopen debate over guns at hospitals;  OHIO: Lawmakers consider to make major changes to gun laws;  TENNESSEE: Governor signs NRA-Backed Metal Detector Gun Bill;  TEXAS:  Governor signs law making Texas Gun Fees Nation’s Lowest;  COLORADO: Advanced gun training for Colorado teachers on its way.  ( Editor’s note:  The reason I list all these other states is for your information to know what is going on around America. There are people and a party that still is hell bent on banning all firearms, and you should know who they are and what they are planning on doing to take away your Constitutional Rights, yet they hide behind one of them themselves claiming they have all the rights in the world to dis-arm the rest of us.)

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THE  NRA   CARRY  GUARD  EXPO:   AUGUST 25 TO 27,  With the debut of NRA Carry Guard, we’ve renamed the event NRA Carry Guard Expo. Same dates, location, and purpose, but we’ve co-branded it with our new training and insurance package.

Here are some bits of into. More will be made available in the coming weeks!

The National Rifle Association is proud to announce the inaugural NRA Carry Guard Expo, scheduled for Aug. 25-27 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Event sponsors include Ruger, Daniel Defense, SecureIt, Winchester Ammunition, Kahr Arms, Browning Ammunition, Kel-Tec, and Shooting Illustrated.

The NRA Carry Guard Expo is a three-day educational and interactive experience dedicated to individuals interested in increasing their knowledge and skills within personal protection, concealed carry and home defense markets. This event will equip novices and experts alike with the products, skills, knowledge and mindset necessary to be prepared to respond when a threat arises.

Self-defense is a critical priority to millions of Americans, and we are committed to providing unparalleled education, training, and access to resources to ensure everyone is empowered to protect themselves and their families,” said Josh Powell, NRA Executive Director of General Operations.

The NRA Carry Guard Expo will include an exhibit hall that features leading firearm and accessory companies showcasing their most advanced guns and gear designed for self-defense and concealed carry. The expo will also feature a live product demo show in which concealment clothing and gear designed for men and women will be modeled.

Visitors can attend a broad array of seminars and workshops featuring the best personal protection and concealed carry practices taught and demonstrated by leading experts and instructors from across the country, including NRA Carry Guard, the nation’s most comprehensive coverage and training for those who carry a gun.

Seminar topics will include Concealed Carry Methods & Tactics, Active Threat Control, Product Selection & Skills Building, Creating a Home Defense Plan and many more. Additional special events such as evening entertainment, live auctions, raffles and games of chance will be conducted throughout the weekend.

To learn more about the NRA Carry Guard Expo, visit the event website at www.nracarryguardexpo.com. Check back regularly to view updates on announcements, training opportunities, and seminars scheduled for the event. Learn more about NRA Carry Guard by visiting www.nracarryguard.com.

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FISHING NEWS:   FISHING in the lakeshore was going very well during the holiday weekend. Do not forget that the CUB Radio Sport Fishing reports are now on the air every Friday and Saturday mornings with Capt. Bruce Grossheim. If you want the up to the minute fishing reports, remember to tune in Capt. Bruce and listen to the reports. Lots of boats using the ramps in the lakeshore with most boaters being able to catch 5 or more fish within a couple of hours. Some of the reports showed boaters getting more than 10 fish within a few hours. Most of the fish caught were steelhead ad King salmon. Most of the fish caught and examined had no fin clips, which implies they were natural and not planted fish. Steelhead averaged about 9 lbs. and also had a few fin clips. In the Algoma area and Kewaunee area they were bringing in mixed bags of rainbows, chinooks and cohos. Flasher/fly combos in green and similar colors worked well for the chinook, flashy spoons in the top 30fow worked best for rainbows, and some anglers has success with red/orange dodgers and small flies for cohos. In the Algoma area they were also getting their limits of Brown Trout.  In the Door County area, fishermen were getting some smallmouths, northerns, perch, and walleyes. Nothing like a full mixed bag of fishing up on the bay and lake side of Door County.

FREE FISHING WEEKEND this weekend June 3^rd and 4^th. Everything is free and the only thing the state asks you to do is follow the laws to fishing. If you do that, you will have the most wonderful time of your life, and now would be a good time to take a charter out of Lake Michigan with the whole family. Only cost will be the Charter, no licenses needed.  Do not forget that National Fishing and Boating week runs from June 3^rd to the 11^th and most Wal-Mart stores will be hosting “REEL FUN EVENTS” in over 1, 600 participating Wal-Mart stores across the country, so visit TakeMeFishing.org.

MANITOWOC COUNTY FISH & GAME SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are due by June 15, 2017 and are to be mailed to: Dan Dufek, 5713 North lake Road, Mishicot, WI  54228  and for more information call 920-860-4933.  The County Fish & Game Prot. Assn has four $1,000 scholarships they offer every year to students who are entering their Junior or Senior years of college. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must have completed their sophomore year by 6/30/2017. If you need a copy of the application, you can go to the Fish & Game website at: mantyfg.org and click onto the application spot.  The application is also available at:  http://VLoutdoormedia.com website.  Just scroll on down through the articles till you come to the application.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   The 2016 River Otto and Fisher harvest information is now available. Trappers harvested 1,474 river otters and 546 fishers according to the preliminary harvest data for the 2016-17 season. River Otters were taken in 72 counties and fishers were taken in 42 counties during the season. Tribal harvest accounted for 22 fisher and 13 otter. River otter and fisher are both members of the weasel family. The DNR rely on detailed harvest records, track surveys, and available information gained by examining the ages of animals that are trapped. Due to their generally secretive nature, the DNR really rely on information gained through highly-regulated and monitored trapping seasons. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS:  Thursday June 1^st, Manitowoc Unit of Fish & Game Meeting, Cabin #1 in Lincoln Park starting at 7pm with a guest speaker from Cabela’s in Green Bay speaking.  Public is welcome to attend, lunch and refreshments are available.  June 3^rd and 4^th:  Wis. DNR FREE Fishing weekend,  Crap Fest in Two Rivers, WI,  June 7^th: Mishicot Sportsman Club Meeting at 8pm at their Jambo Creek Clubhouse, June 8^th Westshore Sportsman Club meeting at 7pm at their Clubhouse on Lakeshore Road north of Two Rivers, WI.,  June 13^th: Shoto Conservation club meeting at 7pm at their clubhouse on the West Twin River in Shoto. June 15^th: NEWGLSF meeting at City Limits starting at 7pm and do not forget their Hook on a Hobby at Long Lake, June 19^th: Francis Creek Sportsman Club meeting at 7pm at their clubhouse just North of the City of Francis Creek, June 30^th: the start of the NEWGLSF Salmon Derby begins and runs to July 2^nd with the Derby grounds open till July 4^th. And June 30^th: the Friends of the Branch River Watershed will be having a Brat Fry at Rob’s Market in the morning.

Viking Bow & Gun club will be holding their STARS AND STRIPES SHOOT on June 17^th starting at 8am to 5pm. All proceeds Benefit Camp American Legion. Food and refreshments available, Family Fun and Raffles ad more will be available. Come shoot with the veterans who give it their all for our freedoms. There will be shooting for Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns and a whole host of events. Go to the Viking website to see what all is available for that day. Viking is located at 13431 Rusch Road, Valders, WI or go to vikingbowandgun.com.

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NSSF SENT OUT THIS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT FOR EVERYONE TO READ. SPORTSMEN NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND THEM AT ALL TIMES.

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FISHING NEWS:   Well, fishing in the county has been a little hard with all that rain we are having now. A lot of fishermen were kept off the lake due to the weather, but hopefully this weekend will prove to be a different story. Reports show that the water temps are about 45-F. Very few anglers are fishing on the West and East Twin Rivers for steelheads, and I have been seeing some out there all day. Reports from the Milwaukee area show that the salmon are on the move and coming northward. Brown trout in the southern half of the state are starting to come around, close to shore for the fishermen. Some of the boats in the Sheboygan area were getting a few rainbows and coho salmon this past week. Mixed bags of chinook and lakers were being caught. I hope many of you had a chance to see all the huge smallmouth bass taken last weekend during the tournament. Remember to listen to the CUB RADIO SPORT FISHING REPORTS with Capt. Bruce starting this Friday at 6:20 am and listen to the reports all holiday weekend. Do not forget that on June 3 and 4^th is the FREE FISHING WEEKEND, with everything free and the only thing you need to remember is to follow all State Laws for fishing. Good Luck to all fishermen and women and the kids too. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  WESTSHORE SPORTSMEN’S CLUB will be starting a Youth Trap Shooting program and will have an organizational meeting on May 25^th at 6 pm. They are requesting that shooters to be at least 10 years old. A parent or guardian must be present at the meeting. They will go over the rules, as safety will be paramount. Shooting will be at all times, Supervised by a qualified adult. Contact Joseph Schepper at 920-323-4039 or email him at hpesoj54bongo@gmail.com for more details.

FRANCIS CREEK SPORTSMEN CLUB archery league starts on May 24^th and will run for 12 weeks to turn in 10 scores. The course is sponsored by Rinehart Targets and the club will be open every Wednesday at 5 pm but you may shoot any day of the week. The club fogs for mosquitoes every Wednesday.  Costs are $50 for 16 years and older plus a club membership and 15 years old and younger shoot for free. You can also shoot the course for $40 and not be in the league and will not include the party at the end of the league. Club memberships is $20 for a family, $10 for singles and $5 for kids 15 and younger.  The course has 25 Rinehart targets with three tower stands through the woods. If there is enough interest, they will have a division for range finders. There will be a free party at the end of the year, including trophies, food drinks and door prizes for League Members Only. Contact Steve Thielbar at 920-323-1927 for Details. The club’s next tournament will be on July 29^th and 30^th.

MANITOWOC COUNTY LAKES ASSN. will be meeting on May 25^th at 6:30 pm in Room 300 at the Manitowoc County Office Building, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc, WI. 54220.   Tom Ward, invasive species coordinator for Manitowoc County, will present on the State of War on Invasive Species, especially in regard to activities in the lakes and rivers.  The Pubic is welcome to attend. If you really like to know what a lake in the county has in it or what has been done to clean it up, you do need to attend this meeting. I promise you will gain a ton of information of what is going on in our county lakes.  

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   The June meeting of the Manitowoc Unit of the County Fish & Game will be meeting on June 1^st, 2017 at Lincoln Park, Cabin #1 in Manitowoc. This is the regular monthly meeting of the membership and is OPEN to the Public. Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm. Guest Speaker for the June meeting is CABELA’S of Green Bay and will cover Youth involvement in the outdoors, what Cabela’s offers the public in education about the outdoors, Community projects, and what educational issues are covered by Cabela’s stores to inform the public about the outdoors. The Public is welcome to attend the meeting and presentation. A lunch and refreshments follow this.

The Manitowoc Unit is one of over 25 organizations that make up Manitowoc County Fish & Game Protective Assn. in Manitowoc County. Founded in 1907, the organization is recognized as one of the oldest conservation organization in Wisconsin and the Mid-West. The organization works to protect the rights of sporting men and women and promotes conservation and related education. The Manitowoc Unit meets the First Thursday of each month and meetings are open to the public. Those interested in the outdoors and especially youth are encouraged to attend these meetings. More information on the clubs that are part of the organization and their resources can be found at:  www.mantyfg.org.  See you at the meeting.

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ATTENTION ALL ILLINOIS GUN OWNERS !!!!   Illinois lawmakers are now considering Senate Bill 1657, a far reaching regulatory scheme aimed at firearms retailers that critics call "dangerous" an attempt to drive gun dealers out of business. The Illinois House Judiciary Committee has passed SB 1657 earlier this week and it is now on "third reading," which means it could come up for a vote at any moment.  This legislation, according to its critics, adds mountains of red tape for Prairie State Firearms dealers on top of the regulations already enforced by the Federal BATFE.  All gun owners are requested to call their state representatives about this legislation. To find your lawmaker, visit the " Illinois State Rifle Association's" website. 

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FISHING NEWS:   Fishing on the Bay has kept fishing pressure low due to the high winds out of the northeast and many anglers still went out. Anglers that braved the winds found walleyes looking for warmer waters. Anglers reported catching walleye and smallmouth bass out of the Oconto Breakwater Harbor. In the southern Bay, most anglers were catching multiple harvestable walleyes as well as white bass and freshwater drum. Fishermen have been having some success fishing the Flambeau River for walleye and bass. Some northern pike, walleye and smallmouth bass were being caught on the Oconto, Peshtigo and Menominee rivers. Last week the fishing pressure was a little high due to the tournaments in Sturgeon Bay over the weekend. Targets were Smallmouth Bass but a few fishermen were looking also for walleyes.  Rainbows are finishing up spawning but are still holding in some of the Door County streams, likely waiting for warm water to force them back into the lake. In the southern part of the lake near Milwaukee is showing signs of alewives starting to show up along the shorelines and the seagulls are diving in for them.

CRAP FEST AND WISCONSIN CRAP CHAMPIONSHIP on the East and West Twin Rivers in Two Rivers, WI. Tournament days are June 3^rd and 4^th. This is a Catch & Release Crap fishing tournament from the shorelines. Spectators will be able to see all the fishing being caught by World-Class Anglers from around the world. Refreshments and a Bank-Fishing swap meet at the Vet’s Park, and crap fishing exhibitions at all 3 parks being used for the WI Crap championships. In Central Park in the heart of Two Rivers, you can enjoy live music, food and refreshments.  FREE ADMISSION and all areas are Disable Access.  Listen to the CUB Radio Sport Fishing Reports for more information on the fish caught. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR MAY 16, 2017:  ILLINOIS: House Committee Passes Bill to CLOSE LOCAL GUN DEALERS. It passed by a 7-6 vote, all Democrats voted to shut down gun dealers in the state;  BALTIMORE CITY council votes to legalize stun guns on a 14-1 vote, a move that came in response to a Federal Court ruling;  VIRGINIA:  Democrats spar over Gun-Control Records in Governor’s race;  NEBRASKA:  Preemption bill likely dead for the year;  CALIFORNIA:  Department of Justice Submits Assault Weapon Regulations to Office of Administrative Law;  MEXICO:  New study show how gun control has not slowed violence in Mexico.

WISCONSIN NEWS:  Sponsors and landowners interested in hosting a gun hunt for deer hunters with disabilities are reminded of the fast approaching June 1^st deadline to sign up their lands for the October 2017. Sponsors are required to enroll at least 60 acres of land and allow at least 3 disabled hunters access during the October 7-15 hunt.  In 2016, more than 70 landowners in 48 counties enrolled roughly 79,000 acres of hunting land to provide opportunities for over 400 participants to take part in the gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities. For an on-line application, visit:  dnr.wi.gov for keywords disabled deer hunt, or call 608-261-7588 for a physical copy.

WARNING: Fawn Season is here, and admire from afar, mom is near. Many people think if they see a baby fawn deer that the mother left it. This is so untrue, mom is standing off in the distance looking at what you are doing. Please, just walk away from the little fawn and it’s ok to take a few photos if you like, but please do not touch the cute little fawn. The DNR has this advice for everyone who spots a fawn: “Leave the fawn where it is. Do not touch the fawn as its lack of scent is one of its natural protectors.”

REMINDER OF ACTIVITIES THIS COMING WEEKEND:  The Clarence Plansky Memorial Shoot will be held at the Maribel Sportsman Club starting at 8am till 9pm. Live music from 4pm to 8pm with tons of raffles and prizes for everyone. A Portion of the Proceeds will go to Pink Heals, Manitowoc County. Food and Refreshments available to all. One raffle prize is a Half of Beef with Freezer. You can’t go wrong with that prize.

FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED will be meeting at the Taus Town Hall at 9:30am for their annual Bridge Crossing Clean Up. What a wonderful time of the year to get outside and see the spring growth in the outdoors. (Rain date Sunday May 21^st at 1pm) This is a perfect time to bring out the children to experience the outdoors and help keep the outdoors clean for them and their children someday. 

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WESTSHORE SPORTSMAN’S CLUB, INC.

              

                  SUNDAY MAY 21, 2017 - 9:00 A.M.      

       53rd ANNUAL NON-REGISTERED 5-MAN TEAM EVENT      

      (100) 16-YARD TARGETS   -   500 PER TEAM

            

DIRECTIONS - 11267 Lakeshore Road, Two Rivers:  6-1/2 miles north of Two Rivers on Highway 42;

Right on Highway “V” to Lakeshore Road; Turn right; Watch for signs.             Phone (920) 755-2014

ENTRY FEES:

(   )     $25.00 TARGETS AND CASH PAYOUT (PER SHOOTER)   -   $125.00 PER TEAM

(   )     TEAM LEWIS PURSE (optional) $25.00 PER TEAM

 PAID ONE FOR SEVEN  -  FOUR CLASS MAXIMUM

(   )     TRAP OPTIONS $20.00 (Per Team) 1^st and 2^nd HIGH SCORES ON EACH TRAP

 60/40 TIES DIVIDE

(   )    INDIVIDUAL LEWIS $10.00 PER SHOOTER  -  PAID 60/40 (3 CLASSES)  -  TIES DIVIDE

	$600.00     GUARANTEED       $250.00        1ST   PLACE       $200.00        2ND   PLACE       $150.00        3RD   PLACE Guaranteed money may be pro-rated after 15 teams.               TIES SHOOT OFF

 

                                                                                                                       

All cash prizes guaranteed regardless of entries.  Top 3 teams not eligible for Lewis Class.

Teams may have only (2) shooters over 97%.  (Known ability will be considered).

Any challenges must be made prior to shooting.

Each shooter may shoot on more than one team.

ATA rules will prevail.

This Club reserves the right to change or alter this program.

For more information about Westshore’s 5-man team event, contact Jerry Terens (920) 682-9617 ( jterens@att.net )

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FISHING REPORT:   The inland fishing this past week was very good according to the reports from the DNR, with Trout streams. Some lake anglers reported water temperatures were still cool keeping fishing slower, but walleye anglers across the north and on Green Bay found good success with many boats coming back to the dock with fish. There are reports that the bluegills are biting on area lakes and crappie fishing was starting to heat up on some of the smaller lakes in central Wisconsin. Fishing on Lake Michigan was slow mainly due to the large waves and strong winds off the lake. There have been small craft warnings for the last few days over the past couple of weeks. Alewives have moved in along shorelines and some rivers with cormorants and terns diving to feed on them.  Bass fishermen in the Sturgeon Bay area found some good luck, but once again the high winds blew the guys off the water. Lake Winnebago system reported a fairly short sturgeon run on the Upper Fox and Wolf Rivers this spring. Sturgeon were again spotted spawning a second time on location on the Wolf River during the last week of April. This year during the second spawn run, fisheries crew tagged an additional 46 fish. 

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FISHING NEWS:  NEWGLSF MAY MEETING will be May 18^th, 2017 starting at 7 pm at City Limits. This is the club’s Spring Swap Meet and the tables are FREE. They are also doing something different for lunch and are having a Smelt Fry with fries, coleslaw and bread for $5.00.  Guest speaker will be Charter Captain / Tournament Fisherman Russell Gahagan who is the Angler’s Avenue Manager. The club will present the Camp Scholarships and also have its normal Raffle Table. UPCOMING EVENTS:  June 17^th: Hooked on a Hobby, Long Lake;  June 30 to July 2^nd: NEWGLSF SALMON DERBY, with Party and Fireworks on July 4^th;  July 1^st: NEWGLSF KIDS FISHING DERBY at Manitowoc Marina as part of the Salmon Derby;  July 21-23:  TWO RIVERS FISHING DERBY;  August 5^th: Big Brothers Big Sisters Kids Fish Derby at Seagull Marina. Come on out and see and talk to all the other fishermen about fishing and have a great meal of Smelt. DO NOT FORGET, CUB RADIO SPORT FISHING REPORTS start May 26^th at 6:20 am.   

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday May 11^th:    BALTIMORE: Gun Amnesty proposal includes a free ride, yes a free ride out of jail for using your gun as bail, and once the exchange was made and quicker than you can say free at last, the defendant is out on bail;  WASHINGTON:  Inslee signs Gun Background check Notification Bill;  SOUTH CAROLINA: Pro-Gun bill headed to Governor;  WASHINGTON:  Please attend first WDWFW Advisory Committee Meeting next week which is scheduled for Wednesday May 17^th to show your support for recreational shooting on public lands;  NEVADA:  Pro-Gun bill eligible for floor vote;  In the Chicago, the gauzy misdirection and untrue smears of an anti-gun-rights activist using the misguided proponents of ILLINOIS Senate Bill 1657 and will only drive small business owners into bankruptcy due to the mountains of red tape and fees.

FRANCIS CREEK SPORTSMAN CLUB is holding their 3D Archery Shoot Sat. May 13^th and Sunday May 14^th with shooting from 8am to 4 pm. The course features 30 Rinehart targets with 3 tower stands and they do fog for mosquitoes. The club is located 1 mile North of the Old Bank First building on Parkway Road. Food and Refreshments will be served. Cost I $10 for adults, $8 for juniors and for kids 11 year old and younger its FREE. The shoot is sponsored by Rinehart targets and they will be raffling off a RhinoBloc target. 

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FISHING NEWS:   Lake Michigan stakeholder meetings set to discuss next steps in fisheries management.  Wis. DNR is again seeking participation from Lake Michigan anglers and other interested stakeholders to discuss the latest trends in the fishery and lay the ground work for management decisions for 2018. Public information meeting for this area will be held on June 8^th at the Lake Michigan Conference room at Lakeshore Technical College, 1290 North Ave., Cleveland, WI 53015. To learn more, visit: dnr.wi.gov and search “Fishing Lake Michigan.” Lots of new information will be discussed.   Hours of the meeting will be from 6 PM to 9 PM. See you there. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  MANITOWOC GUN CLUB has the following events coming up. Summer Trap & Skeet League will be from May 4^th to Aug. 31^st.  Tuesday and Thursday Big 50’s May 9^th to July 25^th,  Youth SCTP Shoot May 19^th, 20^th and 21^st, Club Shoot June 22^nd, Wisconsin State Shoot July 11^th to July 16^th,  Denmark Shoot Aug. 6^th,  Shoot for Coop Aug. 13^th,  Fall League Sept. 7^th to Oct. 26^th,  Steak Fry Sept. 8^th and Registered Shoot Sept. 10^th.  As you can tell, the Manitowoc Gun Club doesn’t leave any grass grow under their feet. This is one of the most active clubs in the area. If you are looking for a place to shoot trap or skeet, stop on out at the Gun Club and see what they have to offer you, you will not be disappointed at all. The club has some of the hardest working members I ever seen. Club meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month starting at 7pm.

NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT for May 10^th:   MAINE ACTON NEEDED:  Contact committee members in support of Campus Carry and Self-Defense legislation;  TENNESSEE: General Assembly adjourns from its 2017 legislative session with many Pro-Gun victories;  ILLINOIS: Bill to Close Local Gun Dealers scheduled for a Hearing. May 16^th the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider Senate Bill 1657, legislation designed to put local Gun Dealers OUT OF BUSINESS;  FLORIDA:  Bloomberg groups falsely claim credit for “defeating” Second Amendment bills;  NEW YORK: Senators urge tighter gun controls and they are ALL Democrats;  NEVADA: Proposed Ban on Guns in libraries irks 2^nd Amendment supporters;  More Black Women turning to guns for Self-Defense;  NRA Endorses Karen Handel in Georgia’s 6^th District Special Election.  Here’s a crazy story:  Guns for Bail?  Baltimore City Council considers it, which will let people use an app to turn in guns and make bail. 

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Woodland Dunes is Kayaking For the Birds

Two Rivers – Nancy Nabak, representative of Woodland Dunes, will be kayaking down the West Twin River with DNR avian ecologist, Sumner Matteson, on Tuesday, May 23^rd to support bird conservation initiatives in the state of Wisconsin. The two will be participating in the Great Wisconsin Birdathon to raise funds for the Natural Resources Foundation. Nabak is also promoting the development of a new canoe/kayak trail system between the West and East Twin Rivers.

“The partnership makes total sense to us. The new canoe/kayak trail offers birders and other outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy the softer side of nature by water,” said Nabak, who hopes to raise $1,000 to support the Foundation.  She and Matteson will be documenting all the bird species they find while kayaking from Shoto to Veteran’s Park. Documenting the bird species will help scientists learn about trends, bird behaviors, and overall health of ecosystems.

Two Rivers City Manager, Greg Buckley, is supporting the team and living up to his mantra, “Turning our face back to the water.” Buckley stated that nature-based tourism is good for the local economy and hopes the implementation of a water trail system will draw other birders and visitors to the area. Birding has become a billion dollar tourism industry in recent years.

The trail will eventually have designated launch and landing sites, signage to show places of interest to stop along the way, and a website.

To support Nabak and her efforts or for more information, email: nancyn@woodlanddunes.org

        FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED                     

June 10 Family Day @ 10 – 2 pm Dodge Preserve (11006 Reifs Mills Rd Whitelaw 54247) 

Dan Fager will join us for a campfire cooking demo at 12:00! He’s a retired teacher, army reserve officer, and beekeeper who’s joining us for a second time at Dodge Preserve! Besides whipping up some great dishes, we will also have s’mores for everyone! Other activities: examining water critters, hike the marked trails with a naturalist and more! Activities start at the cabin with a wagon ride down from the road! The easiest way to get to the Preserve is taking Highway T North (just East of Whitelaw) about ½ mile, turn Left on San Road, then take next Right onto Preston Road. Travel on this until you see Dodge Preserve sign on the Right just before a large curve. Bring sandals or rainboots to get wet in the river! FREE and OPEN TO PUBLIC… donations are APPRECIATED!!! PLEASE RSVP to Emily Endter (left column) or on Friends of Branch River on Facebook.

Thank you to Waste Management, West Foundation, LNRP, Valders Journal, Herald Times Reporter, Lakeshore Chronicle, Reedsville Newsletter, and many others for sponsoring and helping us publicize our Event!

FRIENDS OF THE BRANCH RIVER WATERSHED  ( SCHEDULE )  

May 20 (Rain Date May 21-1 pm) Branch River Bridge Crossing Clean Up Meet at Taus Town Hall 9:30 AM (Hwy 10-N on Cty T, Taus Intersection turn L- brick bldg.)

June 10 Family Day @ 10 – 2 pm Dodge Preserve (11006 Reifs Mills Rd Whitelaw 54247)  

Dan Fager will join us for campfire cooking demo at 12:00! He’s a retired teacher, army reserve officer, and beekeeper who’s joining us for a second time at Dodge Preserve! Besides whipping up some great dishes over a campfire, we will also have s’mores for the kiddos and adults! Other activities: examining/catching some water critters, hike the marked trails and more! Activities start at the cabin as well as a tent, chairs, and portable toilets set up. We will also have transportation available for access from the road to the cabin. The easiest way to get to the Preserve is taking Highway T North (just East of Whitelaw) about ½ mile, turn Left on San Road, then take next Right onto Preston Road. Travel on this until you see Dodge Preserve sign on the Right just before a large curve. If you want to join in our river exploration, bring sandals or rainboots to get wet!

June 30 Brat Fry @ Rob’s in Manitowoc 10-3 (Call Al to volunteer)

July 31- Aug 4: Maritime Museum’s Watershed Ambassadors Camp—We sponsor members ages 12 – 17 years old. Requires volunteer time and membership. Call Al for more information. See column on left for number.

            July Dates TBD—Invasive Rusty Crayfish removal from Branch River

Aug Date, time TBD. Location @ Woodland Dunes

Rob Zimmer will be doing a Wild Edible talk, have tasty samples, do a walk showing some of these plants, and potluck afterwards.

October 7 Annual Trail Run/Walk at Dodge Preserve

December Date/location TBD Winter Potluck FREE for FOBR Members

Check us out on Facebook! To become a FOBR Member annual dues are: $20-99/Friend, $100/River Protector, $500/Champion, and $1000/River Legacy to “FOBR” P.O. Box 301 Whitelaw, WI 54227. Watch Facebook for event updates. Members get all event information sent via email/snail mail.

Dues are tax deductible due to our 501(C)3 status! Please include mailing address, email, phone number for future mailings, contact information. Feel free to share this information with any families or individuals interested in our events or joining a fascinating conservation group! Find us on Facebook or contact Emily Endter, FOBR Secretary with questions, comments, membership info at emilyendter@yahoo.com or (920)323-3486. If you have older children (10 years and up) who love the outdoors, join FOBR and we will get them started in our Youth Leadership Program to earn scholarships to Conservation Camps! Children need to be 12 years old to do Conservation Camps.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:   WISCONSIN HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR ASSN. (WHEIA) held their conference on May 6^th at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac, WI. WHEIA and the Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) put on the 2017 Hunter Education Training Conference and Instructor Recognition Banquet. WHEIA was originally formed to help all instructor across the State and it still amazes me that more instructors do not belong to this great group, who’s only goals are to make teaching hunter education better through-out the years. I’m going to take a few comments from the program they handed out to everyone there. In it are some real interesting notes. The WHEIA group operates pellet gun ranges in Richfield, Mosinee, Rothschild, Sun Prairie and Green Bay. For the past several years they have staffed Hunter Education information booths at events in Madison, Rothschild, Green Bay and Milwaukee. The only way they can support themselves is through raffle sales, so the next time you are seeing them, please purchase some of the raffle tickets, and that will help them. This group is made up of volunteer instructors from the whole state, and if you are an instructor, do you belong to WHEIA?  If not, why not? When this group was founded, they would meet in Stevens Point all the time, and the members at that time had none of the easy ways to communicate with each other like today. We only had U.S. Mail, land-lines and fax machines, unlike today with computers, cell phones and internets.  With about 4,151 instructors in the state, there are only about 250 members in WHEIA. WHY? All 4,151 instructors should belong to the group. Of those 4,151 instructors they have offered around 1,100 Hunter Ed, Internet field days, Archery classes, and adult test out. Hunter Education Group of the Year goes to Waupaca Hunter Education Group. They offered a variety of classes for the public to include field days, traditional Hunter Education classes and also members of their group offered Trapper Education as well. A total of 488 students were offered certification in 2016.  Instructor of the year was Chris Wunrow represents a small area of Wisconsin and he continues to do more even when he doesn’t have to. According to John King Hunter Education Administrator, Chris goes up and beyond  in making sure the instructors in his county have the training aids they need to teach hunter education. Congratulations Chris!  And here is the best part of their awards program, three instructors who reached 50 years teaching hunter education for the DNR. They are Michael Noonan of Hazelhurst, Dick Rudolph of Medford, Jack Williams of Horicon, and to George Hanson, from Spooner who completed his 50 years and passed away on February 20, 2017. It shows why Wisconsin leads the country in having the best Hunter Education Instructors in the Unites States.

When I entered the meeting hall, I was met by smiling faces of Hunter Education Instructors of all ages and the number of youth attending shows why Wisconsin is a leader in the field of Hunter Education. They are focusing on having the Jr. Instructors stepping in to continue to teach Hunter Education in the coming years. I noticed a lot of raffle items and the fact that companies from around the country donated to the conference shows how well they approve of the hard work that hunter education instructors are doing today. The meeting started at 9am and they ran a tight ship as far as the schedule goes. They had 10 Jr. instructors present and it was mentioned that older instructors need to hep all Jr. instructors get started to take over for all the older ones.

DNR Warden April Dombrowski gave her report in which she reported that all instructors will need to help and work with the Jr. Instructors and they will need to have a bigger in-put into the program. There will be big changes coming out of the DNR in the next few years and you can expect some big changes in the way Hunter Education will be taught. Within the Law Enforcement Div. of the DNR, some big changes are happening right now. More duties are being placed on the wardens around the state. So watch for these changes, as many are happening right now in this county.

John Plenke, retired DNR Safety Warden & WHEIA Board member discussed what the future will be in teaching Hunter Education. Originally class hours were only 6 hours long and the cost for the class was $3.00. John went on to explain how the classes were when they first started and how they are now. Changes within classes are huge and we all need to be focused on how we teach a class. Without the instructors in this state, there would not be any hunter education today or in the future. The instructor will never be replaced as to a saving of our future in hunting in this country. It’s very important that all instructors go back to a training program and having classes will be longer than 6 hours. Talk was to increase class hours to around 20 to 25 hours, but that is up for discussion. It was also brought up that it would be a wonderful thing to allow those individuals with learning disabilities to take a class and have some one on one training. In some cases, one on one training is needed for some students, and instructors need to be able to provide it. The members were broken up into groups to barn storm ideas on how the classes should be run in the future and what issues need to be included in the classes.

Bob Nack DNR spokesperson for the Deer Management Assistance program (DMAP) spoke to the group about the program. He explained what it is, Why someone would enroll in it, What the DMAP has to offer the landowner(s), Public land eligibility and Participant Contributions. Other speakers were Keith Warnke, DNR Hunting and Shooting Sports Coordinator, Paul Piencilowski-WHEIA Board member, and Doug Kostreva, owner of Horny Buck Seed Company as the Keynote speaker during the Banquet. In closing, if you are a Hunter Education Instructor, do you belong to WHEIA and if not, why not. Join today. Go to: www.WHEIA.com and sign up. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  FATHERS DAY is coming up on June 18^th, and here is a perfect gift for that hunter in the family. I guess you could give this to your mother too, but they deserve something even better, mainly for having to put up with you for nine months and always putting you first in her thoughts. I came across a perfect gift called “TAGALONG”  kit. With the way the DNR is changing the rules on tagging your deer this year or turkeys, you really need to have one of these kits.  It really solves the paper license and tag problems we all have experienced. It’s like having a whole new tri-fold wallet, so you can leave your regular wallet at home or in the car, why take the chance of losing your driver’s license or credit cards, lock them up in the car. Pictured is the TagAlong Prime which includes the following items:  One Customized Camo License/Tag holder Wallet, One – Five piece Carabiner tool with scissors,  Six-Custom sized Carcass Tag Bags, and the good part about these is that they are pre-punched holes and zip-locked closure, and six – Orange Twist Ties.  All of this in a really nice wallet. In fact, the wallet is smaller than my leather wallet I use every day. If you want to see more of the products this company has, go to: TagAlongKit.com.  I have a kit for all to see, so ask me the next time to see it. I feel it’s the best items so far this year to come out for the sportsman. Check it out. 

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Contact: Nancy Nabak, 920-793-4007

Woodland Dunes Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day

with Annual Bird Breakfast and Honoring Dr. Charles Sontag

Two Rivers - Woodland Dunes Nature Center is holding its annual family- friendly Bird Breakfast and Migration Celebration on Saturday, May 20^th.  Come enjoy a ham and pancake breakfast at the Nature Center with a morning of learning about birds and nature. Admission: $5 per adult, $4 per child (age 5 to 12), children ages 4 and under are free.  

“This is a fun and educational way to honor International Migratory Bird Day and celebrate the return of our migrating birds,” stated Jessica Johnsrud, Education Coordinator of Woodland Dunes.

Scheduled Activities will include guided hikes, bird banding demonstrations (weather permitting), children’s activities, Bald Eagle viewing and more.

At 11:00, Executive Director, Jim Knickelbine, will lead a caravan to the Manitowoc containment center where he will give a short presentation on the new Manitowoc Lakefront Birding Area and the improvements being made there. The newly established Birding Area will include signage honoring Dr. Charles Sontag, professor emeritus of biology at UW-Manitowoc. Sontag has spent 50 years recording birds in Manitowoc. Because of his commitment to recording birds at the containment center, this area is considered the number one birding hot spot in the state of Wisconsin.

The event is sponsored by Browns of Two Rivers and SeedsNBeans.

For a schedule of events, please visit www.woodlanddunes.org or call 920-793-4007.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT for May 4^th:  OREGON:  Bill to expand hunting opportunities passes Senate Committee;  MAINE: Work session scheduled for Ballot Initiative Reform Legislation;  LOUISIANA:  Action needed: Anti-Gun bill up for house floor vote;  MICHIGAN:  Pro-Gun legislation introduced;  MARYLAND:  Governor Hogan signs Apprentice Hunting legislation into law;  MASSACHUSETTS: Action Needed in contacting your legislators in support of Bills to challenge AG Healey’s Gun BAN:  SOUTH CAROLINA:  Action needed in asking your State Representative to reconsider H.3240;  and a House Bill could recognize Right-To-Carry Permits from 16 more states;  TEXAS: State House Oks bill to reduce handgun license fees; CALIFORNIA: Pro-Hunting legislation Passed Appropriations Committee;  and in other news from Washington is a note that Gabrielle Giffords and Democratic lawmakers reconfirm fight against gun under President Trump, plus Gabby Giffords and Congressional DemocRats rally gun-control activists on Capitol Hill. 

FISHING NEWS:  Wisconsin’s general inland game fish season opens this Saturday and fisheries biologists say anglers can expect to find some trophy potential fish as well as abundant numbers of popular game species this year. The Musky season opens on Southern Wisconsin waters while on Northern waters the season opens May 27 to give Musky additional time to complete spawning. Smallmouth bass are also divided into Northern and Southern zones with catch and release only in the North until June 17.  As for the fishing reports for this week it was a bit tough weather wise and the bite was difficult. Rivers across the state are still running high. Trout streams are in the similar shape, but should be in better shape by Saturday.  On the Lake Michigan side of the state, some boaters are landing brown trout, pike and a few walleyes. In the Oconto area they were landing a few smallmouths, northern pikes and a few walleyes. Brown County anglers saw an increase in white bass and freshwater drum, with Door County reporting a slight increase in night walleye bite. Boaters out of Sheboygan and Port Washington saw occasional catches of brown and lake trout. Same can be said about the fishing in the Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha lake fronts. It looks like the steelhead fishing up and down the lakeshore has dropped off.  DO NOT FORGET THAT THE CUB RADIO SPORT FISHING REPORTS WILL BE STARTING ON MAY 26^TH, so tune in for Capt. Bruce’s reports.

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FISHING NEWS:   MAY 6^TH, THE OPENING DAY OF FISHING INLAND. Fisheries biologists from the DNR say anglers can expect to find some trophy potential fish as well as abundant numbers of popular game species this spring when the general inland fishing season gets underway statewide on Saturday May 6^th. While many anglers will use the inland season opener as an opportunity to head out for an extended weekend trip, the success of our urban stocking program also means there will be catchable trout close to home for families and young anglers. Each year more than 1.3 million anglers buy fishing licenses in the state.  The general Wis. fishing season runs from May 6, 2017 to March 4, 2018. To learn more about statewide regulations for fishing and the rules that apply on specific lakes, search “fishing regulations.”   For a complete calendar, search “fishing season date.”

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA  DAILY ALERT for May 1^st.:   MONTANA: Restaurant carry bill sent back to Governor Bullock;  ALABAMA ACTION NEEDED: Contact Chairman Treadaway and urge him to hold a vote on the Constitutional/Permitless carry bills;  COLORADO: Comments due May 5^th on Preliminary plan that could affect target shooting on Eastern Colorado public lands;  TEXAS: House to vote on License to carry fee reduction bill today, also are Texas lawmakers ready to let gun owners carry without licenses?; CHICAGO GUNS MATTERS: Founder is done with fight for a gun range;  TENNESSEE: Senate committee could consider pro-gun legislation at any time;  NORTH CAROLINA: Pro-Hunting bill advances to Senate;  ATF: Minnesota permit to carry satisfies background check for buying guns;  Protesters stage ‘die-in’ as President Trump attends NRA convention in Atlanta last week; Trump tells NRA Convention, “I am going to come through for you”; and Trump also said to the NRA, “You have a friend in the White House.”;  NRA’s LaPierre: It’s time to get the Lower-Court vacancies filled.”

Do Not Forget, Wednesday night May 3^rd, the Mishicot Sportsman Club is meeting at their clubhouse for their monthly meeting and the lunch this meeting will be BBQ Pulled Pork made by Me. Meeting starts at 8pm and the Public is welcome to attend. Club will be going over the Spring Archery tournament held this past weekend and the upcoming archery league starting on May 7^th & 8^th. See you all there.

On Thursday May 4^th, the Manitowoc Unit of County Fish & Game will be meeting at Cabin #1 in Lincoln Park starting at 7pm with Guest Speaker Steve Easterly, DNR Wildlife Manager for the county. Steve moved here from the Oshkosh area and will explain the future of the Collins Marsh project scheduled for 2017 and 2018. Meeting is opened to all the Public and a lunch and refreshments will be available. See you all there!

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Future of Hunter Education Main- Still Time to Register for the WHEIA Annual Conference!

Fond du Lac, WI

On May 6th, 2017 the Wisconsin Hunter Education Instructor Association (WHEIA) will be meeting at the Holiday Inn in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.  “The goal of the conference is to bring experts and volunteer adult and junior instructors together to discuss the future direction of Hunter Education in Wisconsin,” according to John Janik, President of WHEIA.  The association works hand in hand with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources which administers the course to the public that volunteer instructors teach to citizens throughout the state.  Instructors who attend the event will be active participants in topics such as “How to best direct your efforts at delivering a better class to your students.” Attendees will also be a part of a panel discussion on the future of Hunter Education with statewide experts in the field of hunter recruitment, retention, and reintroducing people of all ages to the outdoors and hunting.

The WHEIA conference is the only event of its kind in Wisconsin this year. “We encourage all adult and junior instructors to attend and be part of reshaping the future of Hunter Education,” says Janik.

For more information about the conference and evening banquet, or to sign up, please go the WHEIA website @ www.WHEIA.com, or “Like” WHEIA on Facebook.

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  The Mishicot Sportsman Club held their 2017 Spring Archery Tournament this past week April 29-30. Winners are as listed:  In the PRO CLASS: Scott Paquette,  BOWHUNTER CLASS: 1^st Place Jim Noskowiak, 2^nd Place Troy Schuh,  3^rd Place Jeff Leider, Dave Gohr, Mark Brouchoud, Andy Heyroth, Brad Musil, TJ Kinjerski, Nathan Schmidt, Aaron Kobes.  BOWHUNTER RELEASE CLASS:  1^st Place Joe Rezel, 2^nd Place Luke Anderson, Randy Oelke, Jayden Oelke, Jamie Peters, Doug Schultz, Troy Enfors,  SENIORS CLASS:  1^st Place Jeff Rach,  2^nd Place Tim Cooley,  Bob Mehorcyzk, Gary Kobes, Larry Kobes, Al Peters,  TRADITIONAL CLASS:  Tom Heyroth,  WOMENS BHO CLASS:  Krystle Beattie,  JUNIOR MALE:  Kyle Mehorczyk,  Cody Ward,  CUBS CLASS: 1^st Place Vanessa Paquette,  2^nd Place James Resch,  Kemper Robinson, Chyanne Robinson,  Kassy Brouchoud, Dylan Ward, and Finally the PEE-WEE CLASS:  Alexia Cooley.  There was a total of 41 shooters and the weather did not help any. Do not forget that the Mishicot Sportsman Club meets on the very first Wednesday of every Month at their clubhouse on Jambo Creek Road starting at 8pm. Lunch and refreshments are served and the meeting is always open to the public. If you need more information about the club, call Roger Vander Logt at (920) 323-4882. 

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OUTDOOR NEWS:  NRA-ILA GRASSROOTS Vol. 24 #17:   NRA-ILA Leadership Forum: President Trump Vows Continued Fight for Freedom, for the first time since President Reagan when he spoke to the NRA Annual Meeting in 1983 that a sitting President addressed the NRA Members during the NRA-ILA Leadership forum;  BRACE YOURSELF: ATF reconsiders Obama-Era Policy on Stabilizing Braces;  NEW YORK: expanding NYPD Gun License corruption Scandal shows needs for Reform;  EU COUNCIL: Adopt Gun Control measures Passed by Parliament;  Research shows murders are Heavily Concentrated in Small Fraction of Counties; and the best story yet is the PRESS basks in Self-Pity as President skips media event to engage with America.  NEVADA:  Pro-Gun Bill scheduled for hearing this week;  MAINE: Committee to consider Campus Carry legislation this week;  TEXAS:  House panel weighs bill that would allow guns in school parking lots;   VIRGINIA: Gov. McAuliffe vetoes bill to limit sharing of gun permit information;  UP AGAINST NRA: Gun Control Advocates still voice optimism and say they are Ready to Rumble;  NRA determined to turn major election wins into permanent gun rights for Americans.

Editor's Note:  U S Rep. John Lewis once again during a speech at a protest of the NRA Annual Meetings in his 5th District of Atlanta refused to call President Trump by name, referring to him as "that man" and saying the NRA is not welcome in his district of Atlanta. Around 71,000 people attended or it could be even more after the totals come out, but here is my feelings on this elected official's comments towards to leader of our Wonderful America. Rep. Lewis like Rep. Maxine Waters of Calif, show their hate towards America, and collected Millions of Dollars in their bank accounts screwing over the very same people they swore to protect and uphold the Constitution for. It's my opinion that most black leaders in Congress are only there to screw over the rest of the people in America handing out FREE items to their kind. One of the Best and most respected Black Men in America is Sheriff David Clarke who uses more common sense than all the blacks in Congress that we all can see. Sheriff Clarke knows what needs to be done in America to make it Great again, and I would throw all my support behind him any day.