Show 1217: Ballard's Black Island Resort on Lake of the Woods will open for the season soon. Jeff offers some tips for opening-weekend game fish action and reports on his success with crappies on new Zoneloc hooks. Spring grouse drumming counts are windin
Summary: In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces May events and classes at the range. (<a href="http://www.therangewi.com" target="_blank">www.therangewi.com</a>, <a href="http://www.hupy.com" target="_blank">www.hupy.com</a>) Gary Moeller, managing partner of Ballard's Resort on Lake of the Woods, says spring fishing is under way and the outpost resort on Black Island will open for the season soon. There are still a few spots left to join Dan for his September fishing outing. (www.blackisland.com) Ruffed Grouse Society regional biologist Scott Walter reports grouse drumming is going strong and talks about the society's habitat work for grouse and woodcock. (<a href="http://www.ruffedgrousesociety.org" target="_blank">www.ruffedgrousesociety.org</a>) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcasts and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports slow fishing on lakes Mendota and Monona and high water on the Wisconsin River. 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. 17-23. 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.
