Show 1214: Attend DNR spring hearings and Conservation Congress meetings in every county April 10 at 7:00 p.m. to vote on proposed hunting and fishing rules changes, including a resolution to open the trout harvest season in February. Shoot where you look
Summary: Capt. Dan Welsch, owner of Dumper Dan's Sportfishing Charters of Sheboygan, reports good early-season on browns close to shore on Lake Michigan. (<a href="http://www.dumperdan.com" target="_blank">dumperdan.com</a>, <a href="http://www.anglersavenueproshop.com" target="_blank">anglersavenueproshop.com</a>) Shooting instructor Leon Measures explains the "Shoot Where You Look" system for teaching first-time shotgun shooters. (<a href="http://www.shootwhereyoulook.com" target="_blank">shootwhereyoulook.com</a>) Retired DNR fisheries biologist Roger Kerr encourages sportsmen to attend the DNR spring fish and wildlife rules hearings and Conservation Congress meetings Monday evening, April 10, and vote in favor of a resolution to open the trout harvest season on February 1 in eight southwest Wisconsin counties. (<a href="http://dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/springhearing.html" target="_blank">dnr.wi.gov/About/WCC/springhearing.html</a>) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports decent walleye action on the Wisconsin River and some panfish action on the Madison chain. 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. Visit <a href="http://Niagarafallsusa.com" target="_blank">Niagarafallsusa.com</a>, and search "fishing" to 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. 17-24th. 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>.
