ROGER LAPENTER
Proprietor of Anglers All in Ashland, says fall fishing was great on Chequamegon Bay for bass, salmon, walleyes, perch and northerns and ice fishing could start anytime with this cold spell
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ROBIN HANDCOCK
Inventor of the Tip Up Locker explains how his new ice-fishing tool saves anglers time and headaches
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GARY ZIMMERMAN
Coordinating biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society says grouse numbers are down, but there are birds out there for hunters willing to work for them
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MADISON OUTDOORS REPORT EXCLUSIVELY ON FM 100.5 ESPN, ESPNWISCONSIN.COM AND PODCASTS
RANDY SMITH
Proprietor of Pappas Trading Post, reports in from a mule deer/elk bowhunt in Idaho and offers advice for late-season bow and muzzleloader hunting ,
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Bridging the new communication tools with age old traditions of the woodlot
photo c. WDNR ©2013 |
Old traditions meet new technology with launch of free DNR hunting and fishing mobile app!
MADISON - Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp is
announcing the agency’s first ever free mobile app, available for iPhone
and Android users.
“By bridging the traditions of the nine-day gun season with new
technology, we aim to make it even easier for hunters to connect with
each other, with DNR, and help deliver information hunters are looking
for to have a safe and successful deer hunt,” said Sec. Stepp.
Through the convenience of their phones, hunters can use the app to
find places to hunt, registration locations, rules, regulations, and
more!
“I am particularly excited about the GPS mapping features and the
safety alert tool,” said Sec. Stepp. “They allow people to share
messages and their GPS location with designated contacts, to help make
sure help is at arm’s reach. As I always say, a safe hunt is a
successful hunt.
“But let’s not overlook the Trophy Case feature! Given how much I
like to share the stories and photos from my deer hunts, I am sure to
use this one,” Stepp said. “What a cool way to connect with a community
of hunters right from the tree stand!”
Though the launch of the mobile app is timed with the nine-day gun
deer season, the app is built to be comprehensive, providing essential
information to maximize fishing, other hunting seasons, and wildlife
viewing adventures as well.
“This app will have something for everyone who has an interest in the
outdoors of our state,” Sec. Stepp said. For example, there will be a
feature that highlights opportunities to view wildlife around the state
based on time of year and who’s passing through. A sneak peak is
available now.
“The app will continuously be updated with more and more information
and fun features, with another big roll out planned for the spring
fishing opener,” said Sec. Stepp. “Anyone who downloads the free app now
will automatically receive the updates as they are made. What a great
tool to always stay connected with DNR and the fun that Wisconsin’s
outdoors offer!”
To download the app, visit the WDNR homepage app promotions, or search keyword deer to get the app and any other information needed for this year’s nine-day gun deer hunt.
Read more here:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
- Jennifer Pelej, DNR public affairs manager - (608) 264-9248
- Chris Welch, DNR web manager - (608)266-9671
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Winners from the 2013 photo shoot contest
photo c. WDNR ©2013 |
Entries being accepted for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes photo contest
MADISON – Entries are now being accepted for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes photo contest,
with the winning entries to be featured in a beautiful four-color
calendar available at the Wisconsin State Fair and for download.
“We invite people to give us their best shot,” says Steve Galarneau,
who leads the Department of Natural Resources Office of the Great Lakes,
which sponsors the contest. “Show us what you love and appreciate about
the Great Lakes with your photos and your writing.”
Photos of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior as well as their
tributaries, wetlands and harbor towns are eligible for the contest; all
entries must be received by Feb. 2, 2014.
Photos in all seasons are needed and will be accepted in the
following categories: Natural Features and Wildlife; Cultural and
Historic Features; People Enjoying Wisconsin’s Great Lakes; and Lake
Protection Activities, according to Jo Temte, the communication
specialist who coordinates the contest.
Last year, DNR received more than 500 photos of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
DNR’s Office of the Great Lakes is also accepting writings about Lake
Superior or Lake Michigan. Statements, short essays, stories, poems and
songs can be submitted to the Office of the Great Lakes.
Photos and writings may be used in the calendar and other Great Lakes publications as well as on the DNR’s website and in displays and presentations, Temte says.
For more information, contest rules, and submittal instructions, visit: the DNR website and search photo contest.
Read more here:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
- Jo Temte - (608) 267-0555
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