Show 1215: Trout anglers contribute $1.6 billion to Driftless Area economy. Niagara River trout action is very good now. You can weigh in on recreation needs in the north April 25-27. Panfish action is picking up on the Madison chain. Jeff reports on the
Summary: Bill Hilts, Jr., director of outdoor promotions for Niagara Falls USA, reports on hot trout action on the Lower Niagara River and invites listeners to enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls vacation getaway. (<a href="http://www.niagarafallsusa.com" target="_blank">www.niagarafallsusa.com</a>) John "Duke" Welter, outreach coordinator for the Trout Unlimited Driftless Area Restoration Effort, announces the release of a report on the economic impact of trout fishing on the Driftless Area of Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota. (<a href="http://www.tu.org/driftless" target="_blank">tu.org/driftless</a>, <a href="http://www.darestoration.com" target="_blank">darestoration.com</a>) Wisconsin DNR recreation specialist Cameron Bump announces three open-house meetings in northeast Wisconsin to gather public input on outdoor recreation needs. (<a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/RecAnalysis/" target="_blank">dnr.wi.gov/topic/Lands/RecAnalysis/</a>) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, Gene Dellinger, proprietor of D&S Bait, Tackle & Archery, reports good panfish action on lakes Mendota, Monona and Kegonsa and decent walleye action on the Wisconsin River. (<a href="http://www.dsbait.com" target="_blank">dsbait.com</a>) Enter the drawing for a Niagara Falls Adventure fishing vacation package, compliments of Niagara Falls USA, which includes a half day of fishing with Jiggin' Jake's Guide Service on the Lower Niagara River, two nights lodging at Niagara Crossing Hotel & Spa in Lewiston, free passes to all the great tourist attractions in the Falls, and a Shimano Compre rod and Sahara reel package. To enter, visit <a href="http://Niagarafallsusa.com" target="_blank">Niagarafallsusa.com</a>, search "fishing" and request a free Niagara Falls Fishing and Outdoor Activities Map, or call 877-FALLS-US. Join Dan for a fall fishing trip to Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods, Sept. 17-24. Trip includes six nights in private cabins on Black Island, five days of guided fishing, all meals, boats, tackle, bait, and fish cleaning. Limited to 18 people. For details, call 218-634-1996 or visit <a href="http://blackisland.com" target="_blank">blackisland.com</a>. Registration closes April 30.
