PORTAGE, Wis. — Well-kept angler diaries may provide insights into lake and river fisheries that are not provided by traditional netting and shocking surveys, a Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist said.

PORTAGE -- Well-kept angler diaries may provide insights into lake and river fisheries that are not provided by traditional netting and shocking surveys, a Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist said.

PORTAGE — Well-kept angler diaries may provide insights into lake and river fisheries that are not provided by traditional netting and shocking surveys, a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologist suggests.

EAGLE RIVER -- For the past 6 semesters, Northland Pines High School has offered an Outdoor Pursuits class. Students in this class will learn things like snow shoeing, skiing, and today's lesson of ice fishing.

This Ice Team Sanctioned event could also be called “University of Perch Fishing.“ Sheduled for March 14th through the 16th out of Hunters Point Resort, this event is a must see, must experience for ice anglers with a desire to learn the cutting edge of modern ice angling. Hosted by Professional Ice Guide and Ice Team Power Stick, Jim Hudson and 2005 NAIFC Champion, Mike McNett, this weekend of hard core perch angling will also feature seminars from several of the most prominent ice anglers in the game including the legend, Dave Genz and Mille Lacs guide, Tony Roach. Other seminar speakers include: Strike Master Ice Auger’s Randy Havel and Brad Buys along with Vexilar’s Cory Studer and fish biologists Adam Johnson.

A new sport show is coming to Oconomowoc from March 7 to March 9 at the Olympia Resort and Conference Center.

Chuck Smalley, a Milwaukee resident who is one of the show's promoters, said it will be a grassroots show.

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I have the opportunity to present the inaugural issue of MARLIN WORLD.

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The idea for Outdoorsman Exchange came about in an instant, but in a way it was sometime in the making – we just didn’t realize it at the time.

For years my husband, Paul, has wanted to go on an elk hunt. I’ve encouraged him many times. He and his brothers talk how they should all go elk hunting out west with their Dad before age took its toll on him. Pursuit of that dream sounded good but there was always the financial reality check that held my husband back. He couldn’t justify spending money on a guided hunting trip and felt a guided trip was the only way to go for a successful hunt. This voice inside kept telling him - we need to save money for more sensible things like kids braces, college funds, etc. Most everyone can relate to these thoughts, unless you’re an heir to a fortune.