Show 1330: Deer Fest comes to West Bend next weekend. Wisconsin ruffed grouse season may end on Nov. 30 this fall. Mixed-bag action continues strong on Lake Michigan out of Sheboygan. Jeff plants fall food plots with Horny Buck seed. Dan reports on the Wi




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Summary: In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Wisconsin DNR upland wildlife ecologist Mark Witecha discusses the apparent decline in ruffed grouse numbers and explains the emergency rule-making process that could lead to a shortened grouse season for 2018. (<a href="http://www.dnr.wi.gov" target="_blank">dnr.wi.gov</a>, <a href="http://ruffedgrousesociety.org/WI-Grouse-Season-Proposal" target="_blank">ruffedgrousesociety.org/WI-Grouse-Season-Proposal</a>, <a href="http://www.hupy.com" target="_blank">hupy.com</a>) Deer Fest promoter Hugh McAloon talks about events and activities at this year's Deer Fest, Aug. 3-5 at Washington County Fair Park and invites all veterans and active military in uniform to get in free on Sunday. (<a href="http://www.deerfest.com" target="_blank">deerfest.com</a>) Charter captain "Dumper" Dan Welsch reports good mixed-bag trout and salmon action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and invites listeners to enjoy a meal at Sprecher's Restaurant and Bistro. (<a href="http://www.dumperdan.com" target="_blank">dumperdan.com</a>, <a href="http://sprecherspubsheboygan.com/" target="_blank">sprecherspubsheboygan.com</a>) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on fishing action on the Madison Chain, Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. (<a href="http://www.pappastradingpost.com" target="_blank">pappastradingpost.com</a>, <a href="http://www.fisherkingwinery.com" target="_blank">fisherkingwinery.com</a>)