Show 1441: Help make the first experience for a young hunter a positive one with the proper gear and attitude. West Nile Virus study on ruffed grouse enters second year. This was a great year for Lake Michigan trout and salmon anglers. High water on the




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Summary: Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports 2019 was an outstanding trolling season on Lake Michigan. (<a href="http://www.dumperdan.com" target="_blank">dumperdan.com</a>) Ruffed Grouse Society regional biologist Jon Steigerwaldt says Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan are in the second year of a three-year study on the impact of West Nile Virus on ruffed grouse. On the hunting front, grouse numbers are improving in northern Wisconsin. (<a href="http://www.ruffedgrousesociety.org" target="_blank">ruffedgrousesociety.org</a>) Huntworth Gear pro-staffer Tracy Breen offers good advice for getting kids into hunting. (<a href="http://www.huntworthgear.com" target="_blank">huntworthgear.com</a>, <a href="https://www.tracybreen.com/" target="_blank">tracybreen.com</a>) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports that high water levels and no-wake rules have hampered anglers on the Madison chain. For those who can get out, fishing has been good. (<a href="http://www.pappastradingpost.com/" target="_blank">pappastradingpost.com</a>, <a href="http://www.fisherkingwinery.com" target="_blank">fisherkingwinery.com</a>, <a href="http://www.dsbait.com" target="_blank">dsbait.com</a>) Kids can win two Huntworth camouflage youth hoodies, perfect for young hunters. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 or email <a href="mailto:dsoradio@gmail.com">dsoradio@gmail.com</a>.