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New York Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – Sept. 7, 2018 https://ift.tt/2oMUxQ0
(Editor’s note: A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial, during which it will be the state of New York’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.)
Close call
(Suffolk County)
On March 23, ECO Brian Farrish was on patrol in Orient when a call came in from the U.S. Coast Guard reporting a vessel in distress in Greenport Harbor. The operator of a pontoon boat was attempting to move an oyster work boat from one location to another when he fell off the back of the boat. The man successfully swam back to the beach in Greenport, was treated for hypothermia, and was transported to Eastern Long Island Hospital for observation. The boat continued to operate on its own, slowing spinning in circles about 100 yards off shore just west of the Shelter Island ferry route. The Southold Marine Unit responded and recovered the boat, and Farrish helped with the transfer of the vessel to Greenport Oyster Company’s dock.
The case of the ivory dragon
(Richmond County)
On March 25, ECO Michael Wozniak found a person illegally offering a carved ivory necklace for sale on Craigslist. Wozniak set up a meeting with the individual to purchase the necklace. ECO Max Woyton provided uniformed backup while Wozniak went in plainclothes and met with the individual for the sale. After the purchase, Wozniak identified himself as an ECO and explained that it is illegal to sell or offer for sale an article of ivory within New York state without a proper permit. A Notice of Violation was issued to the seller, the necklace was seized as evidence, and the case was to be handled administratively by Region 2 counsel.
Illegal coyote hunting
(Niagara County)
On March 25, ECOs Kevin Holzle, George Scheer, and Shea Mathis responded to a report of hunters trespassing in the town of Porter. While en route, the officers stopped two vehicles matching the description of the vehicles involved. Niagara County sheriff’s deputies secured the scene while the ECOs interviewed the subjects. A nearby landowner had observed the hunters pull over on the road and shoot at a coyote running across his field. This account of the incident led ECOs to a spot where they found the casing from a recently discharged .223 caliber rifle round. The suspect eventually admitted to shooting at the coyote and was issued tickets for discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling and attempting to take protected wildlife unlawfully. He was scheduled to appear in Porter Town Court to answer the charges.
That’s no coyote
(St. Lawrence County)
On March 26, ECO Scott Atwood investigated a complaint of a deer being taken out of season in the town of Clifton. When the officer arrived at a camp described in the complaint, he found fresh blood, drag marks, deer hair and a pickup truck stuck in the snow at an adjacent camp. A search of the area determined the location of where the deer had been shot. Drag marks led to a small pond where the ECO found a fresh gut pile. Atwood received a phone call from the truck’s owner. Initially, the man attempted to use a bogus story as to how the deer was killed. Atwood advised the man he had evidence to prove otherwise and gave the subject a second opportunity to tell the truth. The man stated that while he and a friend were coyote hunting, he saw an animal out in a field adjacent to his coyote caller. Excited to kill his first coyote, the subject took aim using only the moonlight, believing the animal was a coyote. After walking out to the field to where the animal went down, the subject realized it was a doe deer. Afraid of getting in trouble, the subject chose to gut the deer and keep it. The deer was hidden in the garage at the camp until his return. Atwood charged the shooter with taking deer during the closed season, killing deer except as permitted by the Fish and Wildlife law, and illegal possession of protected wildlife. The man’s friend was issued a written warning for illegal possession of wildlife. The man’s gun and the deer were seized and the deer was brought to a butcher shop where it was donated to the Helping Hands of Hannawa, which provides meals to the local community.
Injured goose
(Richmond County)
On March 26, ECOs Michael Wozniak and Max Woyton received a call about an injured Canada goose at Miller Field in Richmond County. The ECOs responded, located the goose and determined its right wing was damaged. The officers captured the goose in a cardboard box and transported it without further injury to the Staten Island Animal Hospital, where it received veterinary care from Dr. Irwin Ruderman. The goose was expected to recover from its injuries and will be transported to Animal Nation in Rye, where it was to receive further rehabilitation.
Dumping garbage gets you jail time
(Sullivan County)
On March 27, ECO Tom Koepf received a call from a complainant stating that someone dumped garbage on his vacant four-acre property in the town of Mamakating. The officer went to the location and dug through the garbage pile. After approximately one hour of cutting open trash bags, the ECO discovered that the garbage originated from a location in the town of Middletown in Orange County. The next day, Koepf and ECO Corey Hornicek went to the residence in Middletown and spoke to a subject who stated that his grandmother, who lived at the address, had recently passed away and he was in the process of cleaning out the house. He further told the ECOs that he had loaded garbage into his friend’s truck about a week earlier because the friend said he knew of a dumpster where he could legally get rid of it. The subject provided a written statement to the officers indicating that the friend was currently in jail, as he had allegedly been involved in a DWI motor vehicle incident the night before. The ECOs confirmed that the friend was incarcerated at the Orange County Correctional Facility and filed accusatory instruments in Mamakating Town Court for charges of unlawful disposal of solid waste, depositing a noisome or unwholesome substance on or near a public highway, and trespassing on posted property. The judge issued an arrest warrant with the Orange County Correctional Facility the same day to prevent the defendant from fleeing after release. ECO Ricky Wood went to the jail, picked the subject up on the arrest warrant, and had him arraigned in Mamakating Town Court. A town of Mamakating judge committed the subject to the Sullivan County Jail and set a return date for him to appear back in court on the new charges.
Paul Smith’s College Career Fair
(Franklin County)
On March 29, ECOs Jim Cranker and Jennifer Okonuk, Forest Rangers Pete Evans and Megan McCone, and Vermont Fish and Wildlife Game Wardens attended Paul Smith’s College 34th Annual Spring Career Fair. The college hosts twice-yearly career fairs, which are great opportunities to make network connections and to educate students about careers in conservation. Many of the recruiters are also Paul Smith’s College alumni. The presenters shared information and first-hand experience on jobs, internships, field experience, and graduate school opportunities for both current students and recent graduates.
Hawk rescue
(Westchester County)
On March 30, ECO Dustin Dainack received a call from New York State Police dispatch regarding a red-tailed hawk found injured in North Salem. Dainack met with ECO Craig Tompkins and together the officers quickly found the hawk perched on a stone wall. Tompkins approached the hawk from one angle with a towel to cover it while Dainack slowly crept up behind the injured hawk and threw his coat on the bird to keep it calm. The ECOs then placed the hawk gently in a box and took it to the Brewster Animal Hospital, where it was seen by a veterinarian and found to have a broken wing. The hawk was to be treated at the animal hospital and then transferred to Green Chimneys, a non-profit organization for animal rehabilitation, before being released back into the wild.
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Season Dates
Sept. 8: Early bear season opens (portions of southeastern New York)
Sept. 15: Early archery bear season opens (select units)
Sept. 15: Early firearms bear season opens (portions of Northern Zone)
Sept. 20: Ruffed grouse season opens (Northern Zone)
Sept. 22-23: Youth waterfowl hunt (Northeast and Southeast zones)
Sept. 23: Early bear season closes (portions of southeastern New York)
Sept. 25: Early Canada goose season closes (statewide except Long Island)
Sept. 27: Early archery deer season opens (Northern Zone)
Sept. 29-30: Youth pheasant hunt weekend (portions of state)
Sept. 29-30: Youth waterfowl hunt (Lake Champlain Zone)
Sept. 30: Early Canada goose season closes (Central and Eastern Long Island zones)
Oct. 1: Woodcock season opens
Oct. 1: Cottontail rabbit season opens (statewide, except Long Island)
Oct. 1: Ruffed grouse season opens (Southern Zone)
Oct. 1: Varying hare season opens (Northern Zone)
Oct. 1: Pheasant season opens (portions of state)
Oct. 1: Snow goose season opens (Western, Northeast, Lake Champlain and Southeast zones)
Oct. 1: Bobwhite quail season opens (Orange and Putnam counties)
Oct. 1: Archery deer and bear season opens (Southern Zone)
Oct. 1: Westchester County (WMU 3S) archery-only deer and bear season opens
Oct. 1: Fall turkey season opens (Northern Zone)
Oct. 1: Coyote hunting season opens (statewide, except Long Island)
Oct. 5: Tautog (blackfish) season opens
Oct. 6: Duck season opens (Northeast and Southeast zones)
Oct. 6: Brant season opens (Western, Northeast, Lake Champlain and Southeast zones)
Oct. 6-8: Youth Deer and Bear Hunt (for 14- and 15-year-olds)
Oct. 10: Crossbow deer and bear season opens (Northern Zone)
Oct. 12: Early bear season closes (portions of Northern Zone)
Oct. 13: Muzzleloader deer and bear season opens (Northern Zone)
Oct. 13: Duck season opens (Lake Champlain Zone)
Oct. 13: Canada goose season opens (Lake Champlain, Western and Western Long Island zones)
Oct. 13-14: Youth Waterfowl Hunt (Western Zone)
Oct. 13-14: Youth Pheasant Hunt (portions of state)
Oct. 14: Fall turkey season closes (Northern Zone)
Oct. 14: Duck season closes (Southeast Zone)
Oct. 19: Muzzleloader deer and bear season closes (Northern Zone)
Oct. 19: Crossbow deer and bear season closes (Northern Zone)
Oct. 19: Archery deer and bear season closes (Northern Zone)
Oct. 20: Northern Zone firearms deer and bear season opens
Oct. 20: Fall turkey season opens (portions of Southern Zone)
Oct. 20: Pheasant season opens (portions of Southern Zone)
Oct. 21: Duck season closes (Lake Champlain Zone)
Oct. 25: Red fox, gray fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum and weasel hunting and trapping seasons open (statewide, except Long Island)
Oct. 25: Bobcat hunting and trapping season opens (portions of state)
Oct. 25: Mink and muskrat trapping season opens (Northern Zone)
Oct. 25: Fisher trapping season opens (portions of state)
Oct. 27: Duck season opens (Western Zone)
Oct. 27: Canada goose season opens (Northeast, West Central, East Central, South and Hudson Valley zones)
Oct. 27-28: Youth Pheasant Hunt (portions of state)
Oct. 28: Duck season closes (Northeast Zone)
Oct. 28: Canada goose season closes (Western Long Island Zone)
Oct. 30: Fisher trapping season closes (portions of state)
Shows
Sept. 15-16: New York State Arms Collectors Association Syracuse Gun Show, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9-3. For more info contact Sandy Ackerman Klinger at 607-748-1010 (1-6 p.m.).
Sept. 15-16: Batavia Gun and Sportsman Show, Quality Inn & Suites and Palm Island Indoor Waterpark, Batavia. For more information contact Kurt Baumgaertner at 716-430-3133 or via email at KurtAB@protonmail.com.
Sept. 22-23: Niagara Frontier Gun Show, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 9-3, Hamburg Fairgrounds, Hamburg. For more info call Bruce Johnson, 716-542-9929.
Oct. 7: Midstate Arms Collectors & Shooters Club Lisle Gun Show, Lisle Fire Co., Route 79 North, Lisle, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info contact Sandy Ackerman Klinger at 607-748-1010 (1-6 p.m.).
Oct. 7: Niagara Frontier Gun Show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Alexander Fireman’s Rec. Hall. For more info call Bruce Johnston 716-542-9929 or www.nfgshows.com
Oct. 13-14: Southern Tier Outdoor Show, Steuben County Fairgrounds, Bath. For more info go to www.southerntieroutdoorshow.com
Oct. 13-14: Niagara Frontier Gun Show, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 9-3, Newstead Fire Hall, Akron. For more info call Bruce Johnston, 716-429-9929 or www.nfgshows.com
Oct. 28: North Eastern Arms Collectors Association Antique and Modern Gun Show, American Legion Hall, 22 Grove Place, Babylon, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more info call Carly at 631-241-3299.
Nov. 4: Midstate Arms Collectors & Shooters Club Oneonta Gun Show, Holiday Inn, Route 23 Southside, Oneonta, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For info, Sandy Ackerman Klinger at 607-748-1010 (1-6 p.m.).
Nov. 10-11: Niagara Frontier Gun Show, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 9-3, Springville Fire Hall. For more info call Bruce Johnston, 716-542-9929 or www.nfgshows.com
Dec. 1-2: Niagara Frontier Gun Show, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 9-3, Clarence Event Center. For more info call Bruce Johnston, 716-542-9929 or www.nfgshows.com
Banquets/Fundraisers
Sept. 15: Chemung County Federation of Sportsmen Annual Sportsman Banquet, Horseheads Elks Club, 5 p.m. For more information contact Gary Hill at 607-846-2935.
Sept. 15: Southern Tier Whitetails Unlimited Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Howard Community Center, Howard. For more info call Dan Cornish, 607-329-2563.
Sept. 22: Northshore Oneida Lake Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Banquet, Greenview Country Club, West Monroe, 4:30 p.m. For more info contact Chris Sanson at 315-225-7988.
Sept. 28: Tioga County Chapter Whitetails Unlimited Banquet, 5:30 p.m., VFW Post 1371, Owego. For info call Adam Hall, 607-279-0227.
Sept. 29: Black Dirt of NY QDMA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Kuhl’s Highland House, Middletown. For more info call Jason Ketcham, 845-377-6093.
Education/Seminars
Sept. 16: Onondaga County Federation of Sportsmen’s Club, Camillus Sportsmen’s Club, Women in Nature, 9 a.m., Camillus Sportsmen’s Club. For info call Bob Dankiw, 315-487-7892.
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(DEC has established a website where registration for sportsman education programs can be made online. To find a course near you, go to:
www.register-ed.com/programs/new_york
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NY Shooter Supply Reloading Classes, 6 p.m., 1st & 3rd Tuesday. For more info call Matthew Musto, 518-456-6383.
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Sept. 16: Women and Girls Instructional Rifle and Pistol Shooting Clinic, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Washington Hollow Rod and Gun Club, Pleasant Valley. For more information, contact Jackie Emslie at 914-475-4901 or via email at jslie@earthlink.net.
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Spider Rybaak’s Free Fishing Classes for Kids
For more info email mmcgrath2@twcny.rr.com or srybaak@yahoo.com
Sept. 8: Lake Neatahwanta, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sept. 22: Oneida Lake Hatchery, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 13: Lake Neatahwanta, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Shoots
Sept. 6-10: New York State Muzzleloaders Association Shoot, Oxford Rod & Gun Club. For more info call Dan Fullington, 607-278-5374.
Sept. 8-9: Endless Mountains Primitive Outdoorsmen, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., American legion Post 510, Laceyville, Pa. For more info call Nick Superko, 570-721-5209.
Sept. 23: Osceola Rod & Gun Club, Full Choke Max, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at the Club. For more info call David Pettinelli, 315-271-4433.
Sept. 29-30: Public Fall Shoot, Alabama Hunt Club, Alabama, N.Y. For more info contact Sam DiSalvo at 585-297-7747 or John Szumigala at 716-714-5514.
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Whitney Point Sportsmen’s Association, Trap Shoot, Thursday evenings 6 p.m. For more info call George, 607-692-4843.
Archery
Sept. 16: 10th Annual Pat Hoban Memorial 3-D Shoot, Branchport Rod and Gun Club.
Tournaments/Contests
Sept. 8: Kids Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Broome County Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs and Broome County Parks, Cole Park, Colesville Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For kids ages 1-15. For more info contact Bill Holmes at 607-797-6670.
Sept. 29-30: American Bass Association 2018 Championship Tournament, Mayville Lakeside Park, Chautauqua Lake.
Special Events
Sept. 6-10: New York State Muzzleloader’s Association Fall Shoot Meeting & Camp Feast, Oxford Rod & Gun Club. For more info call Dan Fullington, 607-278-5374.
Sept. 8-9: 9th Annual Gathering of the Tribes Native American Festival, Brown’s Farm, East Greenbush, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more info go to the event’s Facebook page.
Sept. 9: Cortland County Trappers Association Rendezvous, Solon Sportsmen’s Club, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info contact Les Wedge at 607-749-3292 or email toadfish1@hotmail.com.
Sept. 22: National Hunting and Fishing Day Celebration, presented by the United Sportsmen Association of Rockland County, Congers Lake Park, Congers, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sept. 22-23: Honeywell Sportsmen’s Days at Carpenter’s Brook, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Carpenter’s Brook Fish Hatchery, Elbridge. For more info call Tom Merrill, 315-635-6658.
Meetings
Central New York Izaak Walton League meets last Tuesday of the month 7 p.m., Fayetteville-Manilus Rod & Gun Club, Manlius. For more info call Mark Matt, 315-420-9209.
Cortland Chapter Izaak Walton League meets last Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Homer. For more info call Robin Chernow, 607-849-6718.
Keuka Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League meets second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Branchport. For more info call Lorraine Jackson, 315-536-0539.
Rome Chapter Izaak Walton League meets second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, Rome. For more info call Arthur Fuhrman, 315-336-2460.
Utica Chapter Izaak Walton League meets monthly, MWP Arts Institute, Utica. For more info call Audrey Lewis, 315-853-1066.
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New York Outdoor News Fishing Report – Sept. 7, 2018 https://ift.tt/2oMUkMI
Western New York
Lake Erie and harbors: When conditions allowed anglers to take to the water, they caught walleye, as they have all season. The recent walleye bite has been excellent from Sturgeon Point to the Pennsylvania line. The better catches have been trending deeper in most locations. From west/northwest of Sturgeon Point to Cattaraugus Creek, anglers were seeing good walleye action in 55-75 feet of water. From west of Cattaraugus Creek to west of Dunkirk, there were solid numbers of fish 60-85 feet of water. Limits were the norm for Barcelona walleye anglers in 80-100 feet of water, with the hottest strike zone about 55 feet down. In all locations at depths under 70 feet, anglers were catching both suspended and bottom-hugging walleye, with more fish coming off the bottom. At depths over 80 feet, fish were suspended between 35-70 feet down. There has been a noticeable uptick in incidental yellow perch catches northwest of Sturgeon Point, but no reports of large perch schools, yet.
Best to target lakers below the thermocline, where water temperatures are around 50 degrees. Numbers are generally best in 80-115 feet of water from Dunkirk to the Pa. line. Downriggers with spoons run near the bottom is the most effective tactic.
Niagara River: Smallmouth bass were available throughout the upper river. Good spots to try include the head of the river, head of Strawberry Island, east side of Strawberry and Motor Islands and in the west river along Beaver Island State Park and Staley’s Reef. A three-way rig with soft-shell crayfish works well. Anglers can target muskellunge along weed edges and bottom structure with large tube jigs or stickbaits.
In the lower river, boaters were picking up a few walleye in the vicinity of the Stella drift. Walleye generally show from mid-river down to the Niagara Bar in late summer. Drifting with a bottom-bouncing rig and worm harness or yellow sally rig (with worm) are traditional lower river walleye tactics. Smallmouth bass fishing slowed a bit, but bass were still available from Devil’s Hole down to the bar.
Lake Ontario and tributaries, harbors and piers: The king salmon fishing continued to be very good on the west end of Lake Ontario. However, there have been a few blow days this week and talk of possible upwellings in spots, which would have fish moving around. The deep water zone at depths over 350 feet generally stays pretty stable during wind and mixing events. Recent fishing at those depths has been consistently solid and is a good bet when conditions permit. At depths over 350 feet, anglers have recently been catching good numbers of king salmon of mixed sizes, steelhead and a few coho salmon. Large spoons and flasher-fly combos run 40-100 feet down have worked well. We’re getting closer to the mature king salmon staging period, so don’t overlook near-shore areas of 50-100 feet of water for mature kings at daybreak.
Chautauqua Lake: Walleye fishing along weedlines has been good during low-light periods. Trolling or jigging over deeper water are good daytime walleye tactics. Anglers were catching muskellunge tight to weedlines and suspended in 20-30 feet of water, 10-15 feet down. Weedbeds are a good bet for a mix of yellow perch, white perch, bluegill and white bass.
Central New York
A reminder that there other fishing hotline/reports available for the area. A few of the web sites are: Wayne County Tourism, Visit Oswego County, and Oneida Lake Fishing Report (links leave DEC’s website).
Lake Ontario: Salmon were still scattered as the cold water keeps getting blown around and fish are spread out from 150 to 500 feet of water. When found they were hitting on cut-bait, flashers and flies, and spoons, with green still being a good color choice. Anglers have been fishing those baits off downriggers, wire and divers, and copper line. Brown trout were being taken in 60 to 100 feet of water on spoons. Smallmouth bass were being taken around Mexico Point on crayfish.
Oswego River: Bass should be hitting on tube baits or crayfish. Sheepshead should also be hitting on crayfish or night crawlers, and some channel catfish are also being caught. There have been some reports of a few chinooks making their way into the river.
Remember, the bridge to Leto Island is closed, and there are mandatory PFD) zones on the river.
Salmon River: A few salmon were reported in the Douglaston Salmon Run stretch of the river, and if weather conditions and water levels trigger more activity things could heat up early for anglers.
Oneida Lake: Walleye fishing has slowed down, which probably suggests that they have started feeding on young-of-the-year gizzard shad. But some walleye were still being taken in both deep (30 feet) and shallow (10 feet) water. Early and late in the day seems to be best at the moment, and good baits have been worm harnesses, jigs and blade baits. Look for bass around the shoals and deep weed edges. Now that the gizzard shad are big enough for predators to target, keep a top-water bait ready and watch for bird activity. If you see it get to the area quickly, it can often provide some very exciting smallmouth bass fishing as they chase shad to the surface.
Sandy Pond: Fishing has slowed but look for bass around the weed beds.
Sodus Bay and Irondequoit bays: Bass fishing remained good. Try plastics, spinnerbaits or topwaters around shore or over the weedbeds.
Finger Lakes/Southern Tier
Seneca Lake: Watch out for debris on the lake after heavy rains and flooding the area received last month. It’s still a major issue out on the lake. Lake trout and a few Atlantic salmon, were being taken trolling small flatfish 60 to 70 feet down over 70 to 100 feet of water by trollers working at 2.5 mph.
Keuka Lake: Fishing alewives near bottom in 115 to 125 feet of water was producing lake trout. Jigging at those same depths is also working.
Cayuga Lake: Still watch out for debris on the lake after the heavy rains and flooding from a few weeks ago. Little has changed and lake trout were being taken in 75 to 90 feet of water by anglers vertical jigging. Trollers were doing better, fishing in the 150- to 200-foot range, 50 to 80 feet down. Water fleas have been an issue at times so be prepared to deal with them if trolling. Weedmats are also making trolling difficult at times. Look for largemouth bass on the north end with spinnerbaits, bass jigs or topwaters.
The Mud Lock boat launch was scheduled to be closed as it will be under construction as improvements are being made. This work will likely continue until late October.
Skaneateles Lake: Trolling 60 feet down with small spoons was producing some trout action. Trout are feeding on young-of-the-year yellow perch which have spread out, so keep covering water until you find them. On the south end of the lake the thermocline was reported to be at about 75 feet at last check. Fishing tube baits or drop-shot rigs in 15 to 30 feet of water was working for smallmouth bass and rock bass.
Owasco Lake: Lake trout were being taken in 80 to 90 feet of water by anglers vertical jigging. Trolling 70 feet down over 100 to 120 feet of water was also productive for the lakers, and a few rainbows were also being taken. You still may encounter some water fleas while trolling.
Otisco Lake: Look for walleye in 15 to 20 feet of water; they appear to be very well fed so you may need to use a reaction baits to get them to hit – stickbaits, crankbaits, etc. Look for bass in the weedbeds with creature-style baits. Natural-colored baits were working better last month.
Whitney Point Reservoir: Not hearing much lately.
Chenango, Chemung, Tioughnioga and Susquehanna rivers: Rivers are starting to settle down after the flood events and anglers are beginning to get back on the water.
The Cannon Hole Launch on the Susquehanna River is closed until further notice as a new concrete launch ramp is being installed.
Adirondacks
West Branch Ausable River: Warm weather bumped up water temps and made fishing an early-morning game, but this is typically a great time of year to get out there as water temperatures drop, fishing pressure tapers off and the big browns can be tempted by streamer patterns.
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Work was set to begin to upgrade infrastructure and build a new D- Loop comfort station at Nick’s Lake Campground in Old Forge, Herkimer County. Due to that extensive construction project, DEC is advising the public that the campground will be closed and historical use of the property during early bear hunting season and/or casual use is prohibited during construction.
The project includes plans to replace most of the water lines throughout the campground; install an underground electrical distribution system; update campsites No. 75 and 77 to current accessibility standards; and build a new D-Loop comfort station. Burying the electrical lines will reduce storm-related power outages at the campground and eliminate the need for yearly tree trimming.
Long Island/NYC
The shark fishing at the 20-fathom line remained good, with a mix of makos to 100 pounds, brown sharks to 60 pounds and the occasional thresher shark over the 200-pound mark. A few of the makos reached 200 pounds. At the canyons, makos over 250 pounds were reported by anglers targeting tuna and swordfish. Large yellowfin tuna were trolled during the day and chunked at night at the canyons. There was a white marlin hooked up at the Oregon Wreck, along with a few at the Hudson Canyon. Vinny Radziul reported mahi, a 10-foot hammerhead and tilefish at both Toms and Hudson Canyon.
There were mahi caught at the NOAA buoy by casting tins and bucktails, and by anglers trolling for inshore tuna. Yellowfin, most under 60 pounds, and bluefin tuna to 40 pounds were caught trolling plastics, feathers and cedar jigs, and by jigging at the Coimbra and Bacardi wrecks, with a few larger fish caught.
This year the brown tide was not as widespread as the last few years, keeping the inshore fluke fishery better than last season. During this report period, the water cleared up, putting the inshore fluke on the feed in the South Shore bays and inlets. There were still plenty of short fluke and sea robins, but there was a noticeable increase in the number of keeper fluke. Bucktails, spearing/squid combos, and Gulp! Baits all yielded good catches of fluke. On the North Shore, the fluke fishing along the beaches and in the harbor mouths improved, with more keepers reported. Anglers working these North Shore beaches were also rewarded with keeper porgies.
Triggerfish were caught on the artificial reefs, inlet jetties and inshore wrecks. Small sea bass and porgies and were also caught on the artificial reefs and inlet jetties, with the inshore and offshore wrecks accounting for keeper sea bass and porgies. A few ling were also reported on the wrecks, with the best ling fishing reported in New York Bight. The best bait for all species was fresh clam strips.
The snapper fishing was very good, with several club tournaments for kids occurring around the Island this report period. Most of the snappers are between 6 and 8 inches long and were caught using snapper poppers, small tins and spearing fished under a bobber. Pretty much at every inshore beach, dock and canal, snappers were caught.
Blowfish were caught in the South Shore bays and North Shore harbors on small pieces of sandworms. Northern kingfish were caught in the deeper areas in the State Boat Channel between Jones and Fire Island Inlets and off the Robert Moses beaches on sandworms. Scott Jeffery at East End Bait and Tackle reported the Rogers Rock area was excellent for porgies, with some weakfish and kingfish mixed in.
There were no bluefish reported by either inshore or offshore anglers. A few stripers were caught under the bunker schools on both the North and South shores. The best striper fishing was off Montauk Point, where limits of 15- to 20-pound striper, with the occasional 30-pound plus striper were caught trolling tubes or parachute jigs, diamond jigging or using live baits.
The blue claw crab fishing remained excellent, with all forms of crabbing resulting in numerous keeper crabs.
The freshwater fishing remained excellent. Panfish, largemouth bass and yellow perch were caught at most of the ponds and lakes on Long Island, with Stump Pond, Laurel Lake, and the Peconic River some of the top spots for mixed freshwater action.
Guy Zummo
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Capital District
Lake George: Jeff at FISH307 reports the great fishing on the lake continues, with landlocked salmon and lake trout fishing solid all summer long, and smallmouth action good, with the bigger fish being taken at depths of 20-25 feet.
The big lake will host the fourth annual King George Fishing Derby Sept. 14-16, with over $15,000 in prizes. More information can be found at kinggeorgefishingderby.com.
Southeastern New York
Hudson River: Water chestnut beds are starting to break up and the largemouth bass are being caught on hard structure close to the chestnut beds. Smallmouth bass are being caught around “suckholes” and shallow flats using a variety of top-water lures, crankbaits and spinnerbaits.
Stream trout fishing: Use your best judgment and carry a thermometer. If water temps push 70 give the trout a break. Fish early in the morning for the lowest water temps.
Bass fishing: Bass anglers are awaiting cooler water temperature and increased feeding activity on the area’s waters, but some fine top-water action is available early and late in the day. Try the Ashokan Reservoir, Rondout Reservoir, Wallkill River, Toronto Reservoir, Swinging Bridge Reservoir, Round Lake and Greenwood Lake.
Also, DEP reservoirs are worth a look, notably Cross River, Muscoot, Croton Falls, Titicus, West Branch, Rondout and Neversink reservoirs.
Catskills
Beaverkill and Willowemoc: Both had wading possible and were clear at last check. Hatches are mostly Caddis, Olives and small spinners. A hopper/dropper rig is also a good choice. Any hatches have been late in the day. There were some midges in the morning. Terrestrials, nymphs and streamers have also been effective.
Delaware East Branch: Wadeable once again. With the lower water levels, Tricos may still be around. Hatches are mostly midges, Olives and some Caddis.
Delaware West Branch: Was at a good float level at last report. Wading was limited. There are some Olives and Caddis as well as a few Sulphurs and some spinners late morning.
Esopus: Had some wading possible but was off color
Neversink: Was back at more normal levels and wadeable. Terrestrial patterns have worked well.
Delaware Main Stem: Back to a decent fishing level. Late day there was a mix of BWOs, spinners and Caddis.
In general, although the high water has been a problem on the big rivers, the small streams have fished well all summer. These small streams do not produce large fish but a 12-inch trout is a hope.
The recent rainy weather has made for decent terrestrial fishing. Ants and beetles fished along the bank have saved many a fishless day. Summer fishing often means unpredictable hatches. At this time of year, terrestrials and small nymphs are good choices.
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River: The big river really put on a show for the finest bass anglers in the world last month, as limits of huge smallmouths made their way to the scales during the four-day Huk Elite Series event. It’s not rocket science right now; a drop-shot rig or tubes should catch fish if you go deep, to 35-50 feet.
Black Lake: Richard at Chapman’s Sport Shop and Marina in Hammond says fishing has been solid of late and will only get better when water temperatures cool. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass have been providing good action, while a few bluegill and crappie are also being taken. The panfish bite, as well as walleye, will really pick up in the coming weeks.
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District 4 — Woodruff area
Wardens Tim Price, of Eagle River, and Dave Walz, of Woodruff, attended the 2018 COPS Kids Camp in July. The camp is for children between the ages of 6 and 14 and their surviving parent who have lost their loved one in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer. Wardens from around the state run activities for the families: fishing, canoeing, boating safety, geocaching, archery, and rifle and trap shooting.
Warden Mike Sealander, of St. Germain, and recruit warden Austin Schumacher responded to a complaint from the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department regarding an intoxicated boater who was loading up his boat at a landing. The wardens stopped the vehicle on the highway as it left the landing. The operator arrested for several violations, including third offense OWI in a motor vehicle, possession of THC, and OWI in a boat.
Warden Stan Lewis of Three Lakes assisted the Vilas County Sheriff’s Department with an in-progress burglary in Eagle River. The suspect was located and arrested in the residence while officers conducted a search.
Warden Jim Jung assisted the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department with two missing person searches using his issued ATV.
Wardens Rich Thole, of Boulder Junction, and Jared King responded to a complaint in July of ATVs and UTVs illegally operating on a road near Lake Laura. Shortly after arriving in the area the wardens observed a UTV being operated on Hwy. K. The operator was stopped and enforcement action was taken.
Warden Thole and King assisted a bicyclist who injured herself on a bike trail north of the DNR’s Trout Lake forestry headquarters. The wardens drove to the injured biker, loaded her bike in the back of the truck and gave her a ride to where family were waiting to take her to the hospital.
District 6 — Eau Claire area
Warden Kevin Christorf, of Cornell, observed an ATV being operated along the train tracks near Lake Wissota. The operator had also ridden on Hwy. X. The ATV had not been registered. Enforcement action was taken.
Wardens Christorf and Bob Kneeland, of Chippewa Falls, investigated an illegal bear hunting complaint. The individual had shot a sow with three cubs, had gone bear hunting intentionally in the wrong unit, had been baiting with site-exposed bait, and had possessed flying squirrels.
Wardens Christorf and Jake Bolks followed up on an illegal deer hunting complaint. Multiple people were involved with shooting multiple deer during the 2017 archery and gun deer seasons in Jackson and Ashland counties. Enforcement action was taken.
Warden Christorf observed three people fishing below the Otter Lake dam. It was found that the three intentionally hid panfish in the grass/woods. Christorf located the panfish. The individuals had a cooler near the woods that also contained panfish. They possessed 120 panfish in total. One individual admitted to catching and keeping 72 panfish. Another individual admitted to catching and keeping between 30 to 40 panfish. Enforcement action was taken.
Wardens Christorf and Bolks followed up on illegal septic complaint near Jim Falls. On several occasions four RV owners set up along the Chippewa River had drained the septic and gray water from their RVs onto ground inside the campground and onto Hwy. 178. Enforcement action was taken.
Warden Bolks received a complaint of a Kohler-Andrae State Park camper who left a site extremely messy with trash everywhere. While Bolks was investigating, he observed the camper drive down the road and park at the site. A records check showed that the individual had a suspended driver’s license and had been cited 18 times previously for operating after revocation (OAR). Bolks also learned that the previous week the individual was cited for the same offense by another warden in another county. Enforcement action was taken for the individual’s 20th OAR.
District 7 — Wisconsin Rapids area
Wardens Erika Taylor and Kory Lilga participated in an education and enforcement detail during Fourth of July fireworks on the Wisconsin River in Wisconsin Rapids.
Warden Josh Litvinoff assisted the Marathon County Sheriff Department search for a stolen vehicle near Hatley.
Wardens Bryan Lockman and Jon Scharbarth, of Stevens Point, worked boating enforcement on the Point Flowage during the Stevens Point fireworks show.
Warden Scharbarth provided PFDs for a local learn-to-kayak event in Stevens Point.
Warden Paul Leezer, of Wausau, assisted the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department and Rib Mountain State Park staff search for a missing hiker. A 13-year-old girl reported her father had been missing for approximately four hours. The father was located and reunited with his daughter.
District 8 — La Crosse area
Wardens Dale Hochhausen, of Onalaska, and James Moore worked boating enforcement on the Mississippi River for the Fourth of July and the following night. They arrested two operators for boat OWI and transported the individuals to the La Crosse County jail. The individuals had BAC concentrations of .12 percent and .13 percent.
Wardens Hochhausen and Moore contacted the operator of an unregistered UTV who was driving on a road. An adult was riding in the rear cargo box. The individuals were checking trail cameras and several of the cameras had deer bait next to them. Not only was baiting deer illegal in July, but La Crosse County had recently been added as a no-baiting/feeding county because of a recent CWD-positive in an adjacent county. Enforcement action was taken.
Warden Meghan Jensen, of Trempealeau, was on patrol at Perrot State Park when she observed a subject standing next to a tree with an object in hand. It appeared that the person was attempting to carve into the tree. The subject said he was carving something for his significant other. Jensen observed an area of the tree that had its bark removed, there was a heart-shaped design carved into the tree, and there was a heart-shaped piece of wood from the tree lying on the ground. Enforcement action was taken.
Wardens Jensen and Zack Seitz were on patrol at Perrot State Park when they heard loud noise coming from a campsite. When approaching the campsite, the wardens could smell an odor of marijuana. All seven occupants had been smoking marijuana at their campsite. Marijuana and drug paraphernalia were also found on the site.
Warden Nate Ackerman, of Durand, was called by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Department to respond to two people acting strange at the beach parking area at Willow River State Park. One of two subjects had taken a large amount of hallucinogenic mushrooms and was having a bad reaction. Ackerman called for EMS. The subject had elevated pulse, was bleeding from the mouth and was extremely disoriented. Ackerman helped EMS load the subject.
Warden Ackerman was contacted by a person who had bought a residence that had a high number of rattlesnakes around the house. Ackerman was able to work with DNR wildlife staffers to resolve the problem without affecting the native population.
Wardens Shawna Stringham, of Viroqua, and Trevor Tracey, of Stoddard, participated in a crime scene field day with 34 4-H students who were camping at Wildcat State Park. The wardens set up a poaching scenario crime scene in the woods with a decoy deer and fake blood, along with other items for the students to put together to solve the case on who poached the deer. Students also apprehended the individual and got to ask questions and interviewed the subject.
Warden Bob Jumbeck, of Alma, investigated the report of the killing of a rattlesnake. The suspect did kill a rattlesnake out of fear for his livestocks’ safety and the safety of his elderly neighbors. The snake was discarded, but the rattle was kept and had been nailed to the garage wall. The rattle was seized. The individual was advised to contact the DNR in the future so the snake can be removed.
District 14 — Sheboygan area
Warden Anthony Arndt, of Sheboygan County, contacted a group of four anglers at a public fishing pier on Lake Drive in Random Lake. As he approached, one angler picked up a 5-gallon bucket and attempted to dump its contents into the lake. The bucket hit the pier railing and the contents spilled onto the pier. When Arndt identified himself, the fishermen were in the process of picking up more than a dozen bluegills and returning them to the water. Three of the four anglers did not have a fishing license, with one of the fishermen stating they “believed a license was only required when you’re catching big fish.”
Warden Arndt conducted a follow-up investigation relating to a hunting incident in the town of Russell outside of Elkhart Lake. A 67-year-old woman shot herself in the leg while attempting to reload a small revolver in order to dispatch a nuisance raccoon. A tourniquet was applied by responding officers of the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Department and the woman was taken by helicopter to receive medical treatment. She was released the following day and is expected to make a complete recovery.
Warden William Hankee, of Fond du Lac County, was on patrol at the Oakfield Ledge State Natural Area in July when he observed a vehicle parked at the trailhead after hours. Hankee walked the trail back to an old quarry where he observed four late-teenaged males shooting fireworks, breaking bottles, drinking alcohol and littering around an illegal bonfire. Hankee made contact and verified they were drinking alcohol and were all under the age of 21. As part of the enforcement action taken, the party members have agreed to work with the DNR property manager to clean up the Oakfield Ledge, including litter and vandalism that was at the site before the incident.
Warden Hankee followed up on a DNR hotline call and investigated two suspects who allegedly dumped a large cargo trailer load of personal debris, including clothes, toys and several old items of furniture on the Eldorado Wildlife Area. With evidence collected from the scene the suspects were located. Enforcement action was taken.
Wardens Miofsky and Belisle submitted criminal charges to the Sheboygan County D.A. for criminal damage to property. The suspect was found to have shot .22 rounds into the Greenbush contact station at the Greenbush Recreational Area. The suspect also hunted Canada geese out of season and shot geese from the road. Enforcement action was taken for the hunting violations.
District 16 — Racine, Kenosha and Walworth area
Wardens Brad Latza, Mike Hirschboeck, Taylor Meinholz and Brandon Smith worked at COPS kids camp for a week in July. The camp has counseling for the kids in the morning. The wardens helped the children enjoy afternoon activities of boating, fishing, canoeing, .22-rifle shooting, BB-gun shooting, trap-shooting and other outdoor events.
Warden Brandon Smith, of Twin Lakes, and recreation warden Justin Bender, of Woodruff, responded to complaints of no-wake violations on Silver Lake. Several boats were contacted for these violations and a few boaters were found to be operating without a boat safety certificate.
Wardens Smith and Bender contacted multiple campers at Richard Bong State Recreation Area who were found to all be underaged and consuming alcohol. Marijuana and drug paraphernalia were also found.
Warden Smith and Bender investigated a complaint in July of a subject transporting a large amount of aquatic vegetation on his boat trailer. Contact was made with the individual and enforcement action was taken.
Warden Mike Hirschboeck, of Waterford, investigated a littering complaint. Garbage was littered in a DNR parking lot off Hill Valley Road. Through an investigation the wardens found the individual who had littered the garbage. Enforcement action was taken.
District 17 — Madison area
Warden Jake Donar received a call from the Stoughton Police Department of an individual who had intentionally ran over some geese in a local park. The individual was located and enforcement action was taken.
Warden Donar attended two Cops and Bobbers Events in July where he taught kids how to fish. The first event was in Arena with the Dane County Sheriff’s Department and more than 50 kids took part. The second was with the Madison Police Department.
Wardens Ryan Caputo and Gaven Brault, both of Dane County, followed up on an unlicensed guiding complaint. Contact was made with the subject who was found to be guiding without a license on several occasions. Enforcement action was taken.
During a shift at Lake Kegonsa State Park, wardens Caputo and Brault located a significant amount of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcohol. All subjects were underaged.
Warden Paul Nadolski, of Portage, responded to a boat fire on Lake Wisconsin. Merrimac firefighters were able to get the fire out, but the boat burned almost to the water line. The owner was able to remove what was left of the hull from the lake. The good news was that there were no injuries.
Wardens Nadolski and Pete McCormick, of Columbia County, responded to several complaints concerning a loud boat on Lake Wisconsin. The boat tested at 99 decibels. The legal limit is 86. Enforcement action was taken. The same boat operator then was cited two more times after the initial test for the same violation.
While working a shift in Devils Lake State Park in July, warden McCormick observed a vehicle in a parking lot with a broken passenger window. McCormick contacted the owners and three young children. The car had been broken into and several items were stolen, including five tickets to a Madison Mallards baseball game the children had been looking forward to attending. McCormick contacted the team’s front office and was able to have the tickets replaced.
Wardens Nate Kroeplin, of Madison, and McCormick were patrolling Lake Wisconsin when a pontoon boat operating at speed creating a large wake that passed only a few feet from their patrol boat. When the wardens made contact, the boat operator showed several signs of impairment and was arrested for operating while intoxicated.
Warden Nick King, of Green County, was called to assist the Green County Sheriff’s Department with a fishing check of an individual with possible warrants. It was found that the individual was fishing without a license during a time of revocation. Enforcement action was taken.
District 19 — Dodgeville area
Wardens Joe Frost, of Dodgeville, and Collin Sherod investigated thefts of backpacks from beach users at Governor Dodge State Park on two consecutive days in July. With the help of the Dodgeville Police Department, the wardens were able to identify and arrest the responsible parties and recover a majority of the stolen property found dumped in the park and at a residence in Dodgeville. Criminal charges are pending.
Antigo team
Wardens Brad Dahlquist, of Crandon, and Kelly Crotty, of Florence, assisted a Montana game warden with an investigation of a possible violation that occurred in Montana during the 2017 deer season. Wardens determined an individual hunted mule deer without a license and contrary to state law.
Warden Tim Otto, while assisting the Langlade County Sheriff’s Department with a call of a reckless driver on Hwy. 45, contacted the driver after she stopped her car while in traffic. Otto summoned EMS and assisted the Langlade County deputies with traffic direction until the driver could receive treatment for a potential medical situation.
Rock River team
Warden Kyle Johnson was checking several people fishing underneath the Broad Street Bridge in Beloit when one individual fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit, Johnson apprehended the subject, who was found to have an active warrant for his arrest and also did not have a fishing license. The individual was issued a citation for fishing without a license and was referred for criminal obstructing/resisting a conservation warden.
Warden Johnson was on foot patrol at the Clear Lake boat launch when he smelled a strong odor of burning marijuana coming from a vehicle with two occupants. Upon contact, the individuals were found smoking marijuana. Enforcement actions were taken.
Warden Johnson participated in a COPS and Bobbers youth fishing program in July with the Rock County Sheriff’s Department.
Wardens John Sinclair and Adam Strehlow assisted the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department with a report of a domestic violence incident taking place on a stranded boat in Lake Koshkonong. The wardens and deputies worked together to locate the boat and suspects. One citation was issued for a boat registration violation, and one individual was arrested.
Waukesha/Walworth team
Warden Steven Sanidas assisted the village of Mukwonago with an intoxicated person call at Indian Head Park. The individual was on probation and in violation of an absolute sobriety probation condition.
Warden Sanidas received information from DNR customer service staff that an individual attempted to register a spring turkey harvest on July 3. The turkey was shot in May and the individual was attempting to register it in July. An investigation was conducted and led to the discovery of three turkeys that were never registered, including one that was shot by the suspect’s girlfriend. Enforcement action was taken.
Warden Brad Wilson assisted an officer from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in a case he was working of an individual buying resident licenses in Arkansas and Wisconsin for the past five years.
Warden Wilson worked a complaint of an individual who had the head from a car-killed deer in his freezer. The man took the head from the carcass last year, did not have money to complete the mount and the deer head was rotting. Wilson educated the individual on the laws of taking a car-killed deer without getting a permit.
Warden Wilson received a complaint of two individuals spearing northerns and muskies by the dam on Lake Geneva and the White River. Wilson determined the fish were illegally caught with a net below the dam.
Wardens Marcus Medina and Andrew Starch investigated a theft suspect from southeast Wisconsin. The suspect was observed taking a state park sign in the Devils Lake State Park area earlier in the month. The suspect admitted to taking the sign and stated he wanted it for his college housing decoration. Enforcement action was taken.
Warden Starch was dispatched to a snagging complaint on the Rock River in Hustisford. It was reported that five individuals were snagging fish from the river. Starch observed all individuals in the group attempting to snag fish. One subject was found to not have a fishing license.
Lake Winnebago team
Warden Michael Disher, of Chilton, patrolled the Killsnake State Wildlife Area for bowfishing activity and observed a vehicle with four occupants spinning doughnuts and causing damage to a state lands parking lot. A traffic stop revealed the strong odor of burned marijuana inside the vehicle. Disher seized 12 grams of THC, four illegal pipes, and a digital drug scale. One suspect had a glass pipe and folding knife concealed inside his waistband. Enforcement action is under way.
Wardens Disher and Jason Higgins, of Oshkosh, investigated a report of a possible suicidal subject at High Cliff State Park. They located the subject passed out behind the wheel of a running car in a day-use parking lot. The subject had consumed a bottle of vodka while in the park and had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.448. The subject was admitted to the hospital by ambulance under a Chapter 51 commitment.
While working boat patrol on the Menasha channel for the fireworks, wardens Amanda Kretschmer, of Winneconne, Jon Kaiser, of Waupaca, and Jeff Knorr, of Fremont, were almost struck by another boat. Upon contact, the operator was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for boat OWI.
Warden Kretschmer saw a man fishing at Bauman’s Park from the shore of the Fox River in Oshkosh. Kretschmer discovered the man was fishing with six hooks and baits. The man said his grandfather went to get them lunch and would be back soon. Kretschmer saw another fishing pole lying in the grass. When the grandfather returned, he admitted to fishing with the other pole in addition to the other six hooks and baits.
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ASHLAND AREA
Chequamegon Bay fishing is exceptionally good despite the weather, but anglers have to do a lot of moving. There is a ton of smelt and shiners and game fish are following the baitfish. Walleye anglers are catching fish on crawler harnesses and crankbaits over weed beds and on breaks in 15 to 18 feet. Many anglers are running deeper diving crankbaits. Smallmouth action is good in the shallows and on deeper drop-offs, with suckers and plastic swim baits. Walleye and smallmouth anglers are also catching northern pike. Lake trout trolling is good from Long Island to Outer Island.
Angler’s All, (715) 682-5754.
River Rock, (715) 682-3232.
CUMBERLAND AREA
Largemouth bass action remains strong on the weedlines of most lakes with plastics or spinnerbaits. Muskie anglers are seeing fish and catching a few on Sand Lake and Rice Lake with bucktails on top of the weeds. You’ll find sunfish and a few crappies on the 10- to 15-foot weedlines of Big Round Lake and Beaver Dam Lake.
Indianhead Sports, (715) 822-2164.
DOOR PENINSULA AND ALGOMA/KEWAUNEE AREA
For the past two weeks, salmon fishing has been the best all year as far as quantities of fish are concerned. Rainbow trout are also around for a nice boost to the cooler numbers. The best depths have been 120 to 200 feet while fishing the top 75 feet. Flasher/fly combos along with an assortment of spoons are working equally well.
The walleye fishing has been very good throughout the whole county, with more bigger fish to the north of Sturgeon Bay. Try Chaudoir’s Dock, Henderson’s Point, Larsen’s Reef and all the structure from north of Sturgeon Bay up to Washington Island. Trolling with crawler harnesses or crankbaits has been very effective. There is also a very good rip-jig bite going now.
Northern pike action is starting to heat up. Trolling and casting large crankbaits, spoons and spinnerbaits, plastics and live bait are all good options. Try Little Sturgeon, Henderson’s Point, Sawyer Harbor, The Flats and in downtown Sturgeon Bay along the channel. Bass fishing has been excellent, especially around the northern part of the peninsula from Egg Harbor north to Washington Island.
Howie’s Tackle, (920) 746-9916.
Algoma Chamber of Commerce, (920) 487-3090.
EAGLE RIVER AREA
Even with the rain, the Wisconsin River below Eagle River has been low. This is great for the smallie anglers, who try to hit behind each rock in the river as they go past. There are some nice muskies in the upper stretch of the river. The weeds continue to die off, and even the deeper weeds are now receding. Fall is here. Walleye fishing has been pretty good, especially on the Eagle River Chain, as the fish are now moving into deep holes. Fish the edges of the holes in the 15- to 18-foot range first, then try the deepest part of those holes. Crawlers remain the best bait. The holes on Catfish and Cranberry have been the most consistent producers. The larger lakes are producing walleyes during the day near deeper structure on minnows.
Bass fishing is still very good, even though largemouths have moved a little deeper. Muskie fishing has been OK, but not great all year, as that cold spring seemed to throw these fish off their normal patterns. Try fishing deeper water with crankbaits or plastics. Fishing near deeper structure can be very good now. Night fishing has been good also.
Eagle Sports Center, (715) 479-8804.
FLORENCE COUNTY AREA
There have been good numbers of largemouth bass being caught. Anglers having been doing best on drop-shot rigs. There have also been a few really nice smallmouths being caught on the rivers. The walleye and northern pike bite has slowed. Perch action picked up some. Fishermen are reporting some nice catches on live bait. Crappies are being found in deeper water. Small jigs and live bait are producing the best bite. Muskie action has been good, but catches have been on the small side.
Whisler Outdoors, (715) 528-4411.
GREEN BAY/APPLETON AREA
Bayshore Park walleyes are continuing to bite, with nearly all anglers catching an average of two to three fish. Yellow perch fishing slowed from the previous weeks, but some boats had great hauls.
Suamico and Geano Beach remain the heaviest-fished spots on the lower bay’s west shore. Most boats are coming back with walleyes, but the bite has slowed from previous weeks. The catfish catch over the past week has skyrocketed, with almost all the boats catching at least one. A few muskie anglers were out, but no fish were caught. The majority of effort at Duck Creek was toward yellow perch, with mixed success. Some would come back with half a dozen fish while others couldn’t catch a thing.
Smokey’s on the Bay Bait, Tackle and Guide Service, (920) 436-0600.
HAYWARD AREA
Nelson Lake’s water clarity is poor, so anglers for all species should add rattle, vibration, flash, and splash. Walleye anglers should fish the Nelson river channel with deep divers during the day and cast along shorelines with shallow divers early and late. Nelson panfish anglers should find some structure such as bogs, cribs, stumps, and shoreline trees.
The Chippewa Flowage was down two feet, with the water temperature 74 to 76 degrees. Muskie fishing is good on toppers and tail baits on weedlines and edges in early morning and evening. During the day, troll Mattlocks and Jakes over deep cover. Walleyes are in weeds in 6 to 7 feet. Leeches are again available and are still the best bet. Smallmouth bass action is strong on the east side. Crappie fishing is good on cribs and brush piles in 15 to 20 feet.
Hayward Bait, (715) 634-2921.
Hayward Lakes Visitor and Convention Bureau, (800) 724-2992.
LAKE MICHIGAN/METRO AREA LAKES
Fishing has been slow along the Milwaukee lake front. In Racine County, most boaters had luck in 200 to 300 feet of water, with their main catch consisting of rainbows. Most are trolling flies and spoons.
In Kenosha County, most boaters are having luck over 250 to 350 feet of water by trolling flies and spoons. A mixed bag of cohos, rainbows and lake trout are being reported. Kenosha pier anglers reported a few pike.
In Sheboygan County, catch rates continued to slip, with catches ranging from one to three fish. Pier fishing pressure increased drastically as water temperatures cooled to the mid-to-low 60s. Although most anglers came up empty-handed, more were getting solid bites.
DNR hotline, (414) 382-7920.
Smokey’s Bait Shop, (262) 691-0360.
Dick Smith’s Bait, (262) 646 2218.
MADISON AREA
Fishing has been pretty good despite the high water, with bluegills and perch being found on Lake Mendota bars and weed edges. Lake Waubesa also producing bluegills in all areas – suspended and on weedlines, bars and cribs. Muskie action has been pretty good on Waubesa and Monona. Largemouths and smallies are hitting on Waubesa, Monana and Mendota. Boat landings were closed last week because of high water from recent rains.
D&S Bait and Tackle, (608) 244-3474.
Dorn Hardware, (608) 244-5403.
MANITOWOC COUNTY AREA
Anglers going out on the lake have had mixed results. Some anglers will come in with 10 fish while the next boat will have only two. Most anglers are coming in with fish. Rainbows are dominating the fish coming into the cleaning stations right now. The rainbows are being caught in 150 feet of water. The kings that were being caught have started to change color. The number of anglers that are fishing on the piers has increased. Anglers fishing in the harbor last week had luck fishing for northern pike on spoons. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass were also caught in the harbor. Rainbows have been dominating the catch in Two Rivers as well. Early in the week there were a lot of shakers, but as the weekend progressed, the fish increased in size.
— DNR report
MARATHON COUNTY AREA
Marathon County is finally receiving a significant amount of precipitation. Surface temperature of the Eau Claire River at the store was 70 degrees. Local anglers have been enjoying late summer fishing success on most area waters. The Eau Claire River has yielded reports of large bluegills to 10 inches. Lake Wausau and the Wisconsin River always offer good fishing. Reports of nice catches of crappies and bass are frequent. Muskie anglers are awaiting fall fishing. Muskie anglers have started to show interest in live suckers to 16 inch. Many anglers use suckers in conjunction with bucktails, Suicks and surface baits.
Riverside Rentals & Bait Shop, (715) 574-1771.
MARINETTE/OCONTO AREA
In Marinette County, Menominee River anglers were having the most luck catching walleyes on crawlers at 10 to 15 feet. The water temperatures on the Menominee dropped from 77 to 64 degrees last week. Ann Arbor ramp anglers were having some success catching brown trout. Menekaunee Harbor anglers continue to report success on brown trout and walleyes.
In Oconto County, Oconto Park II anglers reported success on perch, smallmouth bass, and walleyes over the weekend. The perch and walleyes came on nightcrawlers in 5 and 10 feet (perch) and 10 and 15 feet (walleyes).Oconto pier anglers had some success on catfish, northern pike, perch, and smallmouth bass.
— DNR report
MINOCQUA/WOODRUFF/LAKE TOMAHAWK AREA
Fishing has improved on several fronts as clouds, rain and assorted weather helped the fishing. Surface temps have cooled a little, with many lakes seeing temps of 72 to 74 degrees.
Smallmouth bass: Very good. Use drop-shot rigs and football jigs.
Largemouth bass: Very good. Use pre-rigged worms, spinnerbaits and shallow Shad Raps over weed tops. Don’t forget topwaters!
Muskies: Good. Action is picking up. Topwater action has been the best on “tail baits” such as Whopper Ploppers, Pacemakers, and Tally Wackers.
Walleyes: Fair. The best action has been on overcast days or after dark. There is a daytime bite on crawlers and large leeches along 12- to 16-foot weed edges or out over gravel humps. At night, use lighted slip-bobbers suspending red-tailed chubs, black chubs or suckers over off-shore humps.
Island Sport Shop, (715) 356-4797.
J and J Sports, (715) 277-2616.
PRICE COUNTY AREA
The Flambeau River water levels are normal for this time of year, though perfect for paddling. Elk calves are weaning off of the cows and eating more vegetation. Bulls are hanging out in bachelor groups, but are losing their velvet. All velvet should be off by this week and bugling will commence
Bridge Bait and Tackle, Park Falls, (715) 762-4108.
Ross’s Sport Shop, Phillips, (715) 339-3625.
SPOONER AREA
Bluegills continue to be caught in 8 to 12 feet at Island Lake and Pokegama Lake. Work the deep weedlines on Bear Lake for a mixed bag of fish, including walleyes, northern pike, and crappies.
AAA Sports Shop, (715) 635-3011.
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Banquets/Fundraisers
Sept. 8: Coulee Region Friends of NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Fox Hollow Golf Course, La Crosse. For more info call Lucas, 608-317-9926.
Sept. 10: Necedah Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, Necedah. For more info call Jeff Ritchart, 920-960-4836.
Sept. 11: Wolf River Flyways DU Banquet, 5 p.m., Crystall Falls, New London. For more info call Ozzie Radtke, 920-250-2131.
Sept. 12: Grand River Marsh DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Post 351. For more info call Bob Foster, 920-918-5431.
Sept. 13: Heart of the Valley WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Tanner’s Sports Grill & Bar, Kimberly. For more info call Bryan Menting, 920-213-1611.
Sept. 15: Burnett County WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Ike Walton Lodge, Danbury. For more info call Ellen Chell, 715-417-0923.
Sept. 19: Stoddard/Genoa Area WTU Banquet, 6 p.m., Stoddard American Legion, Stoddard. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-689-2234.
Sept. 20: Southern Fountain City WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Hilltop Bar & Saloon, Fountain City. For more info call Jim Hentges, 608-687-3732.
Sept. 20: Columbus WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Savanna Oaks Community Center, Fall River. For more info call Chris DeLapp, 608-429-4368.
Sept. 20: Tomorrow River PF Banquet, 5 p.m., Shooter’s, Plover. For more info call Tyrone Larson, 715-572-4722.
Sept. 22: Petenwell & Castle Rock Stewards Banquet, Petenwell County Park, Arkdale. For more info call Jim Murphy, 608-356-6537.
Sept. 24: Sun Prairie DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Angell Park Pavilion, Sun Prairie. For more info call Jeff Markstahler, 608-445-1272.
Sept. 27: Northwest Wisconsin WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Shell Lake Art Center, Shell Lake. For more info call Dave Zaloudek, 715-520-7408.
Sept. 27: Chilton Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Neighborhood Pub & Grill, Chilton. For more info call Kevin Bornemann, 920-716-0393.
Sept. 29: Sparta-Melrose-Mindoro WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Log Cabin, Bangor. For more info call John Kneifl, 608-857-3491.
Sept. 29: Stanley Sportsman’s Club Banquet, 5 p.m., Holy Family Hall, Stanley. For more info call Frank Dusick, 715-828-1694.
Oct. 6: Colfax Sportsmen’s Club, 6 p.m., Whitetail Golf Course, Colfax. For more info call Peggy Richards, 715-704-0493.
Oct. 6: Roche-A-Cri WTU Banquet, 4:30 p.m., The Cedar Shack, Adams. For more info call Becky Kirsenlph, 608-564-3021.
Oct. 11: Crivitz-High Falls WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Rene’s Dining Room, Crivitz. For more info call Brent Wagner, 715-927-0108.
Oct. 13: New Lisbon Sports Club Banquet, New Lisbon Community Center. For more info call Dennis Gosda, 608-562-3808.
Oct. 15: Jefferson County PF Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Creamery 201, Fort Atkinson. For more info call Travis McDermott, 414-719-2005.
Oct 18: Marathon WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Rib River Ballroom, Marathon. For more info call Jim Richardson, 715-536-4912.
Oct. 18: Flambeau River RGS Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Northwoods Supper Club, Fifield. For more info call Tony, 715-332-5121.
Oct. 20: Big 4+ WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Keyes Peak Ski Lodge, Florence. For more info call JoAnne Smith, 715-674-2020.
Oct. 25: Great Lakes WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Barkers Island Inn. Superior. For more info call Jim Shabert, 218-391-0470.
Oct. 25: Stevens Point WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Shooters Dining & Recreation Facility, Plover. For more info call Marc Stalter, 715-572-6363.
Oct. 27: Land O’ Lakes WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagle River Inn, Eagle River. For more info call Candy Loppnow, 715-617-3496.
Oct. 27: Iowa County WTU Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Dodger Bowl, Dodgeville. For more info call Erik Miller, 608-574-4119.
Tournament/Contest
Sept. 8: North & south Twin Lakes Musky Tournament, 6-4 p.m., Northern Exposure Restaurant & Bar. For more info call Doug, 715-545-3555.
Oct. 5-7: Phelps Chamber of Commerce Midwest Musky Classic Tournament, 8-6 p.m., Phelps Chamber of Commerce. For more info call Celeste Hendrickson, 715-545-3800.
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Upper Mississippi Bass Challenge. For more info call Rick Nemitz, 608-386-2733.
Sept. 8: Fountain City, WI, Pool 5 & 5a, boat landing.
Season Dates
Sept. 9: Bass season closes on St. Croix River upstream of St. Croix Falls Dam.
Sept. 10: Catch and Release bass season opens on St. Croix River upstream of St. Croix Falls Dam.
Sept. 12: Black bear (Zones A, B, & D, with dogs & other legal methods) season opens.
Sept. 15: Ruffed grouse (Zone A) full turkey archery crossbow deer, and crow seasons opens.
Sept. 15: Cottontail rabbit (North Zone) gray and fox squirrel season opens.
Sept. 15: Early goos season closes
Sept. 22: Woodcock season opens.
Sept. 30: Lake Sturgeon hook and line season closes on selected waters.
Sept. 30: Lake trout season closes on Lake Superior.
Oct. 2: Black bear (Zones !, B & D all legal methods) season closes.
Oct. 3: Black bear (utilizing dogs only) season opens (Zones A, B & D)
Oct. 9: Black bear (without dogs) season closes (Zone C)
Oct. 9: Black bear (utilizing dogs only) season closes (Zones A, B & D)
Oct. 15: Inland trout season closes.
Oct. 20: Hungarian partridge, pheasant, sharptails, bobwhite quail, & ruffed grouse (Zone b) opens.
Oct. 20: Cottontail (South), raccoon (for residents), fisher, fox, and coyote (trapping) season open.
Oct. 20: Bobcat season opens (period 1)
Oct. 27: Mink & muskrat season opens (statewide except Mississippi River Zone)
Oct. 31: Lake trout season closes on Green Bay and Lake Michigan and tributaries.
Oct. 31: Halloween hikes the weekend of Oct. 27-28 and other weekends at various state properties.
Shows
Sept. 14-15: North Central Wisconsin Gun Collectors Assn., Fri. 3-8-p.m., Sat. 9-4 p.m., Merrill Expo Bldg. For more info call Fred Yulga, 715-443-2825.
Sept. 28-29: Westfield Lions Club Gun Show, Fri. noon-9 p.m., Sat. 9-5 p.m. For more info call Carl Brakebush, 608-296-3828.
Oct. 5-6: Turtle Lake Fire Dist. Gun Show, Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat. 9-3 p.m., Brother’s Event Center. For more info call 715-986-4516.
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Bearing Arms Gun Shows, Schedule of Shows. Fri. 3-8 p.m., Sat. 9-4 p.m. For more info call Gary Thompson, 715-308-8772.
Sept. 28-29: Head of the Lakes Fairgrounds.
Oct. 12-13: Sevenwinds Lodge & Conference Center.
Oct. 26-27: Ready Randy’s Sports & Banquet.
Nov. 9-10: Menomonie Veterans Center(Foxhole Tavern)
Education/Seminars
Sept. 21-23: Waunakee Hunter Safety, Dane County Law Enforcement Training Center. For more info call Gary Mella, 608-347-0647.
Sept. 29: My Wisconsin Woods, 8-4 p.m., University of Wisconsin, Baraboo/Sauk County. For more info call Jen Simoni, 855-699-6637.
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Gander Mountain, Green Bay Lodge, 2323 Woodman Drive. For more info call Dave Nolan, 920-819-5025.
Second Tues. of Each Month: Waterfowl Calling Workshop, 7-8 p.m.
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Sandhill Wildlife Area Events. Box 156, Babcock, WI 54413. For more info call 715-884-2437or www.friendsofsandhill.com
Sept. 15: Basics of Photography, 9:30-12:30 p.m.
Oct. 27: Crane Watch, 3 p.m.
Dec. 1: Christmas Wreath Workshop, 2-4 p.m.
Archery/Shoots.
Sept. 22-23: Viking Bow & Gun Club, Shoot, 10-4 p.m. For more info call Lee Evenson, 920-775-4517.
Sept. 23: Dells Rifle Club Shoot, 9:30-4 p.m. For more info call Adam Watson, 608-697-0664.
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Buck Trail Archers Schedule of shoots. For more info call Dave Caldwell, 262-763-9656 or
www.bucktrailarchers.net
Now-Sept. 11: 3D Targets, Tues.
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Outagamie Conservation Club Inc, Shoots, N3502 Mayflower Drive, Hortonville. For more info call John Willharms, 920-585-0890.
Dec. 14-15: 20 Target Shoot.
Meetings
Shoto Conservation Club Meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse. For info call Tom Rysticken, 920-793-2650.
Walton League meets 2nd Tues. 7 p.m., Watertown. For more info call Herschel Wickert, 920-261-7224.
Sheboygan Walleye Club meets the 3rd Tues. of each month, Crossroads Bar & Grill, Sheboygan. For info call Chris Gasser, 920-994-9057.
Green Bay Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen meets the 3rd Tues. of the month. Sept.-May, Stadium View Sports Bar & Grill, 7 p.m. Open to the public. For more info call Jim Ryle, 920-680-0055.
Muskellunge Club of Wisconsin meets the 2nd Wed. of Jan, Feb, Mar, May, Oct, and Nov., Thunder Bay Grille, Pewaukee. For more info Kurt Ketcham, 262-490-2362.
Dodge County Pheasants Forever. Meets Monthly. For more info on when & were call Jerry Tribbey, 920-344-5723.
Fishermen Club meets every 3rd Tues. of month, Sept.-June, 7 p.m., Sheboygan Outboard Club. Open to the public. For more info call Lyle Peshkar, 920-452-9669.
A.D. Sutherland Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. 7:30 p.m., Fond du Lac. For more info call Tom Wilhelms, 920-923-5891.
Winnebago Conservation Club. Meets 3rd Tues of each month, Omarro’s Public House, Oshkosh. Call Betty Brochert, 920-688-3122.
Winnebagoland Musky Club meets the 1st Wed. of every month, American Legion Memorial Clubhouse, Fond du Lac, 7:15 p.m. Open to public. Call Dave, 920-922-6704 for more info.
Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Wisconsin Conservation Congress Spring meetings. For more info call Annmarie Kotuku 608-266-2952.
Milwaukee Chapter Great Lakes Sportfisherman Club. Meets 2nd Tues. of each month Sept.-May, 7 p.m., New Berlin Ale House. For more info call Steve Todd, 262-370-7486.
Manitowoc Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Thurs. 6:30 p.m., Cabin #1 Lincoln Park, Manitowoc. For more info call Glenn Pfeffer, 920-684-9050.
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