Fishing

Tribe had moved to restrict fishing for musky and walleye to tribal members only due to concerns about the state of the fishery

The DNR asks those hitting the water to follow safe boating practices and encourages the use of life jackets

DNR Secretary Karen Hyun said the agency lacks authority to spend money transferred to the fish and wildlife account.

The muskie fishing will open statewide on Saturday, May 2.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says the new fishing license year begins April 1st.

Natural Resources Board member Bill Smith says it’s a great opportunity for citizen participation

An effort to restore Northern pike habitat in Green Bay is also benefiting other wildlife species and raising local awareness about the effects of climate change

You don’t need to have the latest model fishing boats to get out on the water and cast a reel. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks with WXPR’s Katie Thoresen about fishing from a kayak.

Fishing is a great way to get outdoors in the summer. Panfish can be an easy starter species for people just getting into the sport.

Due to the warmer weather, the DNR says anglers can expect fish in most waters to be done spawning and ready to feed