Midwest Deer Hunting: Lake Superior

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for March 14, 2013

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More snow – and rain -- has fallen in the last week, and, overall state temperatures are below seasonal averages. Winter is lingering a bit longer and so are many birds, who are biding their time waiting for warmed, sunnier days before heading here.

Conditions are mixed for skiing and snowmobile enthusiasts, but the rain that fell recently closed many snowmobile trails and left ski trails in poor condition in the south. Snowmobile and ski trails in the Northwoods remain fair to good in many areas in the Wisconsin Department of Tourism’s Snow Conditions Report.

The pheasant and turkey population seems to have made it through the winter in good condition. The birds have been very visible in picked cornfields and along the road sides. Turkeys have been displaying and have been seen in good numbers in Kewaunee, Oconto, Sauk, Shawano and Vernon counties. Leftover spring turkey permits go on sale next Monday, March 18, with each zone having a designated sale date.

Angling success from Ashland to Milwaukee, like the recent weather, has been challenging and inconsistent. The early trout season is moving a little slower than normal with snow and cold carrying on and on into March. Walleyes and saugers are just starting to bite on the Wisconsin River below the Prairie du Sac dam

In Brown County, anglers were open water fishing for perch and walleye at Voyageur Park with jigs tipped with minnows or floating stick baits. Perch fishermen were still numerous south of Long Tail, with many small fish being caught. In Door County’s Riley and Sand bays, fishing activity was higher over the weekend than during the week. Whitefish numbers were doing okay, but perch numbers were low. Ice anglers are reminded that fishing shelters must be removed from inland lakes north of Highway 64, Lake Michigan, Green Bay, Lake Superior, and Wisconsin-Michigan boundary waters by midnight Sunday March 17.

Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties received an inch or more of rain over the weekend. This, coupled with rapid snowmelt, has led to all Lake Michigan tributaries in the area being quite high and muddy. Look for fresh steelhead in the rivers after the water levels recede. Fly fishing and floating spawn sacs under a bobber are both effective methods for catching steelhead in the rivers.

While the deer hunting season might be months away, planning for the 2013 season is underway. DNR wildlife biologists invite anyone interested in discussing the status of the deer herd to attend one of 34 meetings to be held across state between March 18 and March 29. This is the first formal opportunity of the year for hunters and other interested individuals to discuss the current status of the deer herd in their area and ask other deer management questions of DNR wildlife managers.

To find a meeting location and time, visit the DNR website and search keywords “Deer Hunter Forum.”

Those unable to attend a local meeting may still provide their personal input on their preferred deer management unit using an on-line herd status summary and survey, which will be active from March 18 to April 12.

Canada geese have reached Lake Superior. Red-winged blackbirds are starting to appear at High Cliff State Park on the northeast shore of Lake Winnebago, an abundance of bald eagles can been seen above the water of Sauk County and large flocks of scaup, mergansers and goldeneyes are present in the inner harbor of Lakeshore State Park.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report

Door County (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Winter continued to hang on this week, with a mid-week storm dropping from 2 to six to 8 inches across a swath from northwestern to south eastern Wisconsin. Snow depths range from a low of 6 to 8 inches in the south to nearly 2 feet in some areas the north. That could change rapidly, though with warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast for this weekend across southern and central Wisconsin.

Snowmobile trails reopened in many counties in southern and central Wisconsin with conditions generally fair to good, while many trails in the north range from good to excellent. State recreational safety wardens are cautioning snowmobilers that while many trails have reopened, rain and warm temperatures this weekend could cause conditions to deteriorate rapidly, especially on waterways. Wisconsin has already recorded 18 snowmobile deaths this winter, and wardens are reminding sledders to slow down and avoid travelling on rivers and lakes.

Some very good cross-country skiing is being reported statewide, from trails in the Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine all the way to the Northern Highland-American Legion state forests in good to excellent condition. Again, that could change this weekend, so call ahead to check on current conditions.

Participation was quite heavy in some locations for the opening of the early catch-and-release trout season that enjoyed clear water and sunny warmer weather. Trout anglers reported success ranging from moderate to excellent. Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay is still locked in ice, though there is a lot of snow on top and the sunny days have been creating slush, and ice fishing has generally been slow. Along Lake Michigan, anglers were now open water fishing on the Fox River at Voyageur Park with some walleye and perch being reported. Northern pike action has been good through the ice on the bay in several locations. Some perch and whitefish were being caught along Door County. Trout and steelhead action has been spotty at Lake Michigan harbors.

Ice depths on inland Northwoods lakes continue to hold in the 18-20 inch range and travel remains tough with the deep snow and slushy conditions on many waters. Ice fishing pressure has been rather light in the past week with these difficult travel conditions and the closure of the game fish season March 3. In the south, northern pike are starting to stage for spawning at Theresa Marsh and other spawning sites.

Wisconsin fishing and hunting licenses for the 2013-14 seasons went on sale Wednesday. Licenses are available through the Online Licensing Center, from authorized license agents and DNR Service Centers or by calling toll-free 1-877-LICENSE (1-877-945-4236). Licenses for the 2012-13 seasons expire March 31.

Snow has temporarily grounded the early March bird migration. Warmer temperatures predicted for this weekend should bring significant thaw to open fields and will likely bring another large push of migrants. Expect to see eagles, red-tailed and red-shouldered hawks, red-winged blackbirds, robins, song sparrows and sandhill cranes. Trumpeter swans are beginning to claim their territory on iced over flowages and goldeneye drakes are starting to display some of their mating rituals and calls.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for June 7, 2012

White-tailed deer fawns are continuing to be seen around Wisconsin in good numbers and many calls came in this week of abandoned fawns. Fawns are rarely abandoned. They are intentionally left alone by their mothers. Fawns have no scent and leaving them hidden alone helps protect them from predators. The doe is nearby but out of sight and returns once or twice a day to care for the fawn. If you see a fawn leave it alone and its mother will take care of it. You do not need to report it as abandoned.

Some of the earliest born fawns have begun to move around with their mothers, and vehicle deer collisions are on the increase. June is second to the fall deer mating season – or rut – for vehicle deer collisions. This is because does chase off last year’s fawns before they give birth this year, and the now young emancipated deer are dispersing on their own. Also roadside ditches are often first to green up with grasses that attract deer. Drivers should be extra alert now for deer along roads and remember that if you see a deer crossing a road, watch for another deer or fawn to be following it.

The Mississippi River at Merrick State Park. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Water levels remain quite high on the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. The Mississippi is expected to crest today or tomorrow at about 13 feet at Prairie du Chien. High water levels have closed some campgrounds at Merrick State Park. The lower Wisconsin River, however, is running near record lows for this time of year, which means there are abundant sandbars available.

Warm weather has increased water temperatures and caused some blooms of blue-green algae on Lake Winnebago and Dane County’s Lake Kegonsa. Blue-green algae is not only unsightly and smelly, but sometimes produces toxins. People should avoid swimming, wading, skiing or coming into contact with the water in areas of lakes and ponds where a green to bluish-green scum or mat of algae is present. Also make sure pets do not swim in or drink the water. Pets swimming in water with blue-green algae should be washed off immediately so they don't lick the algae off their fur.

Lake Superior trollers were finding lake trout six plus miles out from the Superior. Excellent salmon and trout fishing continues to be reported on Lake Michigan. Chinook continue to make up most of the bag, but also fair numbers of coho along with rainbow, brown and the occasional lake trout. Fishing was reported good to excellent out of almost all harbors. Walleye fishing remains good along both the east and west shores of Green Bay. Walleye fishing was also good along the east shore of Lake Winnebago.

Inland, bluegills were still being reported as spawning on some waters but have finished up on others and were moving out into deeper water. Bass spawning is now nearing its peak. Musky fishing continues to be good in the north, with some 40-inch plus fish reported.

Turtle nesting appears to be approaching its peak and turtles were being seen crossing roads in large numbers this week. Again, if it can be done safely, please move turtles off roads in the direction that they were headed to help protect turtle populations.

Along with fawns, bear cubs, fox kits, turkey poults, pileated woodpecker chicks and a sandhill crane chicks were seen this week. Hummingbirds are being seen in good numbers. Karner blue butterflies are in their first flight.

Bunchberries, blackberries and wild strawberries are becoming more numerous, and if there are not any more hard frosts this year, it is shaping up to be a good year for blueberries.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for April 12, 2012

Sunset looking west over Lake Winnebago at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, taken near the top of the Niagara Escarpment by myself on June 26, 2006. Lake Winnebago is approximately 12 miles wide at this point, and the location is approximately 1 mile east the lake. The location is a State of Wisconsin run wayside where U.S. Route 151 turns due east as it climbs the Escarpment. The :Image:Brothertown Sign.jpg was taken facing the opposite direction at the same spot. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

While temperatures turned a bit more normal for this time of year this week, the warm, dry spring continues to have most activities ahead of normal. Most of the state received a tenth of an inch or less of rain and experienced very windy conditions in the last week, sending fire danger to high or very high across the state. Burning permits have been suspended in much of the state, and many local units of government have restricted any outdoor fires. In the last week, 96 wildfires have burned more than 150 acres.

Walleye runs have now finished on most major river systems, and walleye spawning is already winding down on northern lakes. Suckers continue to run on many rivers and smelt have been running on inland lakes, with some reports of success on Lake Superior. The sturgeon spawning run on the Lake Winnebago system is pretty much over, and this week DNR fisheries crews captured an 87.5 inch female sturgeon estimated to be 240 pounds and 125 years old during spawning assessments on the river. The fish is the largest recorded since tagging began in 1950.

The proximity to the largest lake sturgeon population in the world, along with a world-class walleye fishery of the Lake Winnebago system and some of the largest white-tailed trophy bucks in the nation are among the reasons Appleton earned the top spot this week on Outdoor Life’s list of “The 35 Best Fishing Towns in the U.S..” (exit DNR)

Steelhead runs have wound down on Lake Michigan tributaries, but action was picking up for trollers picking up brown trout along with some rainbow and lake trout, and some boaters catching chinook and coho salmon as well.

Kids 15 years and younger can mark the arrival of spring by attending free fishing clinics on Saturday, April 14, at several lagoons and ponds in Milwaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha counties. Clinics led by local fishing club members will be held every hour beginning at 9 a.m. with the last clinic starting at 2 p.m. Fishing equipment is available, however, you are encouraged to bring your own rod and reel.

The spring turkey season opened this week and hunters report toms are gobbling and displaying and responding to calls. Grouse have continued drumming and woodcock continue peenting. Greater prairie chickens should be on their leks and this weekend is the Central Wisconsin Prairie Chicken Festival (exit DNR) with opportunities for people to observe this unique courtship dance with its resonant booms.

Loons have begun to arrive on northern lakes. DNR partnered with the U.S. Geological Survey to radiomark five loons this summer to track their migration pattern. Following a record warm march birders and bird researches are reporting many records for early bird migrations. Many typical early migrants like sparrows, eastern towhee, and brown thrasher were consistently found earlier than normal and winter wrens, hermit thrushes, northern flickers, and golden-crowned kinglets returned to breeding grounds in the north woods a couple weeks earlier than normal. Learn more about this year's early migration at Wisconsin eBird. (exit DNR)

Chorus frogs and spring peepers continue to call, though recent cold nights slowed activity. Bull, hog-nosed, garter and brown snakes have all been out basking. Painted turtles are being seen sunning themselves. Morel mushroom hunters are reporting mixed success, with some very good crops in areas while others are finding few, but, as usual, most finders are keeping their spots to themselves.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for April 5, 2012

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Snow is now a distant memory and ice has made its spring exit. Trees continue to bud, grass continues to green, birds continue to arrive across Badgerland and people and critters are on the move outdoors.

Deer are very active feeding on fresh growth as the early green-up continues, ruffled grouse are drumming and turkeys are gobbling, and, as lake and river temperatures begin to rise, fish are on the move. As a result of the unseasonably warm weather, the walleye run on the Wisconsin River and elsewhere came early and the fish are making their way back to lakes.

Warm weather and recent winds cleared the Lake Superior ice early and in time for the April 1 smelt fishing opener. Anglers have been capitalizing on early warm weather and ice out to bring in some good catches of trout and salmon from along the south shore.

Cooler air temperatures and winds slowed fishing in some Wisconsin waters, but anglers on Lake Michigan in the Kenosha area report a strong brown trout bite. Anglers have been fishing close to shore in 20 -30 feet of water using spoons. Anglers on the Pike River report the steelhead trout run is largely over, but are still catching a few fish using orange and white flies. In Port Washington boaters have been catching brown, rainbow and lake trout using spoons and stickbaits in 15 to 35 feet of water. Blue, green, black and orange colors have been productive.

With the spring turkey season around the corner and the fishing opener a month away, it’s time to talk turkey and get the tackle box ready for action.

The spring turkey youth hunt is April 7 and 8 with the regular season opener April 11.

Turkey populations should have come through the relatively mild 2011-12 winter in good shape and as long as the critical nesting and early brood-rearing season remains dry and warm, populations can be expected to approach naturally occurring population limits imposed by habitat and predators, which should be good news for turkey hunters.

Hunters can look forward to more days in the woods in 2012 as the hunting periods have been extended to seven days each. The six 7-day 2012 spring turkey hunting periods start on April 11 and end on May 22. Find out more by going visiting the DNR's turkey hunting page.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for March 29, 2012

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With the continued mild spring weather, most areas of Wisconsin are reporting that many spring events are occurring as much as a month early from most years. Lake ice is gone from most lakes even in the far north. Walleye runs on rivers are peaking or nearly over in many areas when they would normally just be starting in many years. Walleye spawning on northern lakes is already well underway and Chippewa Indian tribes have begun spearing. Many spring ephemeral flowers are and blooming and cherry and crab apple trees are blossoming. Sandhill cranes are doing mating displays and tom turkeys are displaying and gobbling. Frogs, turtles and salamanders have emerged.

The mild cool-down in the last week, which still has temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal for this time of year, has slowed some activity. Northern pike and musky are already done spawning in the south. Sturgeon were actively spawning but the drop in water temperatures slowed that activity. That could pick up again with a warm-up in the forecast. Sturgeon had made it upstream as far as the Shawano dam.

The walleye run on the Wolf River and throughout the Lake Winnebago System came early and fast and walleyes have begun making their way back to the lakes. Prime spawning activity lasted just a couple days. On the Wisconsin River the walleye run is in full swing below the Nekoosa Dam to the Petenwell Flowage, but is about complete below the Wisconsin Dells dam with many fish showing back up in Lake Wisconsin. Walleye runs are near peak on the Menominee and Peshtigo rivers in the northeast.

The ice is now out on Lake Superior and people are preparing for smelt fishing which opens April 1. Lake Superior anglers have been capitalizing on early warm weather and ice out bringing in some good catches of trout and salmon from along the south shore. Strong numbers of steelhead were still being caught on the Lake Michigan tributaries in Manitowoc, Kewaunee and Sheboygan counties. Rain in the last week had tributaries in the south running high and muddy, but good numbers of anglers were still fishing the Milwaukee, Menomonee and Root rivers and Oak and Sauk creeks, but success has decreased in recent days.

While the game season is closed on many inland lakes, anglers have been having some good early success for crappie and bluegill especially in the southern and southeastern lakes. White bass and suckers are running and providing some very good action and dip netting.

Chorus frogs and spring peepers had been very active, but quieted down with the cool spell. Salamanders are emerging now as well. Painted and Blanding’s turtles have been seen sunning themselves on rocks or logs. Coyote pups are being born this time of year in burrows and red fox pups may already be here.

Pasque flowers, marsh marigold, Dutchman's britches, bloodroot and hepatica are blooming. May apples and prairie smoke are emerging.

The recent record warm temperatures across the state and region have resulted in a large number of early records for bird migration and this week early nest records were reported for killdeer and wild turkey, both species weeks ahead of a typical nest initiation date. Ruffed and spruce grouse are drumming and displaying in the north and prairie-chickens are displaying at leks in central Wisconsin. The large numbers of snowy owls that wintered in Wisconsin are now leaving the state for the arctic, with multiple snowy owls reported this week at Ashland and 10 seen at the Oconto harbor.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Report Summary for December 22, 2011

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Winter outdoor recreation enthusiasts have colder weather and snow on their holiday wish lists, as most of Wisconsin is free of snow, and many lakes and rivers in the southern half of the state are open or have only unsafe ice. While the astronomical winter began this week with the Winter Solstice on Wednesday, there has been no significant snowfall in the last week. This has left just far north central Wisconsin, mostly Iron, Vilas and Oneida counties, with any snow cover, and that ranges from just a couple to at most 5 to 6 inches.

Snowmobile trails are open in parts of those counties, but are generally in poor condition, and any trails that cross lakes still closed. No cross-country ski trails are being groomed, but some trails in those areas can be skied.

Colder night temperatures in the north has made some more ice, after last week’s near 50 degree weather had melted much ice. Ice depths in the north now range up to 7 to 10 inches, but there are still many areas that have thinner ice, especially near inlets, outlets and springs or other moving water. Ice is forming again on Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay, but is unsafe for travel. Ice depths drop quickly through central Wisconsin, and many lakes in southern Wisconsin remain open or have only unsafe ice. Conservation wardens are urging people to use extreme caution and check ice depths often. There were reports of two deaths in the last week from people falling through weak ice.

Ice anglers venturing out in the north reported some good early action for northern pike and walleye, mostly on suckers and shiners. There was also some good action for bluegills and crappies. With the mild weather, some open water anglers have returned, with some very good brown trout action reported in the Milwaukee harbor on Lake Michigan. Walleye fishing has been good on Lakes Monona and Mendota in Dane County and musky anglers have been having some success on Lake Monona. Walleye fishing was also good in on the Wisconsin River below the Wisconsin Dells dam.

Deer hunters still have ample opportunity to get out and do some more hunting. The Holiday Hunt starts Saturday, Dec 24 and ends on Jan. 8 in the chronic wasting disease management zone in south central Wisconsin. It is the same regulations as the nine-day rifle season in November, with one buck plus unlimited earn-a-buck there after. The late season archery hunt also remains open through Jan. 8 and some archery hunters reported this week that deer seemed to have just finished a second rutting period and have been seen feeding heavily, even during daylight hours. Hunters also report that bucks have begun shedding antlers and sheds are being found.

With open water remaining along Lake Michigan and southern Wisconsin, many waterfowl are still being seen, including Canada geese, goldeneyes, mallards, scaup, common mergansers and even an occasional wood duck.

There will be no Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Report between the Christmas and New Years holidays. The next Outdoor Report will be January 5, 2011. Should snow arrive before then, check the Department of Tourism’s Snow Conditions Report (exit DNR) for updates. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

Monday, December 19, 2011

Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Report Summary for December 15, 2011

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After last week’s colder temperatures and snowfall built up the anticipation of ice anglers, snowmobilers and skiers, warmer temperatures and rain this week dampened that excitement considerably. Conservation wardens across the state are reporting that ice conditions have deteriorated considerably. Lakes that had 2 to 3 inches of ice now have areas of open water and ice just an inch or two thick along shorelines. Lakes in the far north are in the best condition, with some near shore areas having a solid 5 to 6 inches of ice, but areas out over deeper water and just a short distance away may only have 2 to 3 inches of ice.

Only far north central Wisconsin has any remaining snow cover, with the most being reported in northern Iron County at about 5 inches. Most areas are reporting only 1 to 3 inches of snow remain.

Prior to the warm-up anglers were reporting fair to good action on early ice for bluegills and some northern pike. Initial walleye success on northern lakes has been generally slow for the tip-up anglers, but a few nicer fish have shown up, including a couple of 25-inch walleye have been reported.

Ice had begun to form on both Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay and on Lake Michigan’s Green Bay, but with warmer temperatures and wind, most of that ice has broken up. Some anglers have returned to open water fishing, with reports of walleye being caught from boats on the Fox River and some good sauger action on the Mississippi River.

Reports were mixed from the statewide antlerless deer hunt, with some areas mostly in the southern part of the state reporting participation and deer registrations were up, while activity was limited in much of northern Wisconsin. Bow hunters are now taking advantage of this recent mild weather to spend more time on tree stands.

Large flocks of Canada geese are still being reported across much of the state. The exterior goose season is now closed, but the Mississippi River subzone remains open through Dec. 29. Turkeys are reporting to be forming into their larger winter flocks with as many as 40 to 50 being seen feeding on many agricultural fields in the mild weather.

With the mild weather, some late season hunters are reporting still seeing black bear out and about, and wildlife biologists confirmed a black bear denning up in Sauk County this week, the first time this has been confirmed in quite a few years.

There has been an abundance of divers ducks, especially golden-eyes and mallards, stil being seen because of the open water. Large numbers of migrating waterfowl has been seen along the shores of Green Bay, including one report of an estimated 12,000 mergansers.

And for people looking for last minute holiday gifts for the outdoors lovers on their lists, 2012 Wisconsin State Park admission stickers and State Trail passes are on sale now at all state park and forest offices and DNR Service Centers.

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Wisconsin Deer Hunters: Join a healthy hunting discussion with Wisconsin Natural Resources

MADISON – The October issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine invites readers to be vocal about what’s important to them.

The cover story, When gaggles meet giggles, takes a look at a goose banding operation at Horicon Marsh that is highly dependant on volunteer determination. Data collected from bands of harvested geese help state and federal agencies set hunting seasons and daily harvest limits.

October Wisconsin Natural Resources

A feature, Let’s talk hunting, invites readers to engage in a dialogue about one of Wisconsin’s greatest traditions. Hunters and nonhunters alike need to put aside their differences to ensure that the public has the opportunity to not only hunt and fish, but to hike and watch wildlife. Find out if the term “eco redneck” fits you. A companion feature, Locavore, meet hunter, shows how hunter recruitment is taking a new turn to connect young adults with the source of their food.

A gift that spawns Great Lakes fisheries follows the legacy of Bayfield pioneer R.D. Pike. A founding father of the City of Bayfield, Pike gave his family homestead containing rare coastal wetlands along the shoreline of Lake Superior and his private fish hatchery on Pikes Creek to the State of Wisconsin.

Wildness incarnate documents the sandhill crane conservation success story. Photos show the cranes engaged in a courtship ritual, painting their feathers to camouflage themselves and gathering in staging areas by the several thousand. Link to a video of cranes dancing and hear a podcast of their calls.

Paying attention to composition is key advice for taking excellent photos in the field. Hunting for outdoor photo hints challenges photographers to fill the frame and get out and practice.

Finally, Creature Comforts confronts a formidable flea problem and Traveler offers advice for finding autumn festival fare from apples and cranberries to giant pumpkins.

Remember to consider the magazine as a thoughtful, inexpensive gift that can share what you value about the outdoors with family, friends and professional colleagues. Six colorful issues are delivered to reader’s doors all year for less than $1.50 a copy. Year-round the magazine shares ways and place to enjoy the Wisconsin outdoors for only $8.97. Subscribe toll-free at 1-800-678-9472, online at www.wnrmag.com or by mail. Subscription blanks and single issues are also available from our circulation office at P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Natasha Kassulke, editorial, at (608) 261-8446 or Karen Ecklund, circulation editor, at (608) 267-7410.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Michigan- DNR and Lake Superior Sportsman's Club Host Free Family Archery Event May 11

Contact: Bob Wild, 906-885-5206 or Walt Toepfer (LSSC), 906-885-5334
Agency: Natural Resources

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Lake Superior Sportsman's Club will host a Family Fun Archery Night on Wednesday, May 11, at 6 p.m., at the LSSC club property, located at 31433 West M-64, in Silver City.

This free archery event is designed for beginners of all ages who are interested in learning more about the sport of archery. Basic archery equipment will be provided, or participants are welcome to bring their own. The indoor event will include instruction and plenty of time for target practice.

"Archery is a fun, family-friendly activity that doesn't require a large initial investment for beginners," said DNR program coordinator Bob Wild. "The sport can be about learning target-shooting skills, or can serve as a way for bow hunters to practice in the off-season. Either way, it's a great way to enjoy the outdoors as a family."

The Family Fun Archery Night is open to everyone, but children younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is required, and refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Bob Wild at 906-885-5206 or LSSC president Walt Toepfer at 906-885-5334. Learn more about the DNR's archery programs at www.michigan.gov/explorebowhunting.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go towww.michigan.gov/dnr.

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