Fishing and Hunting


Living dinosaurs

By – Friday, Feb. 1, 2013
Lake Sturgeon in the Yellow River, Burnett County, WI-Photo by Jeffrey Kampa, Wisconsin DNR

The Lake Sturgeon in the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers are an ancient, unique and delicate fish species.

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Riverway Speaker Series Begins With Program About Sturgeon Research

By – Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013
St. Croix River sturgeon

The January 19 presentation will feature a Wisconsin DNR scientist presenting research on the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers about the ancient fish.

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Trout streams improve thanks to new collaborations

By – Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013
Brown's Creek

Several recent initiatives to improve water quality in trout streams are improving habitat for the sensitive and beloved fish.

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Photos: Big Northern Pike makes one fisherman’s October

By – Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012
St. Croix River northern pike

A Prescott angler recently caught the fish of a lifetime — a 44-inch, 24-pound northern.

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Beanie’s River Rat Fishing Tournament this Saturday

By – Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2012
St. Croix River fishing tournament

The 19th annual contest will award cash prizes for fish in three categories: Largest Walleye, Heaviest Stringer, and Ugliest Fish.

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Asian carp updates

By – Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012
An invasive Silver carp,

New efforts are underway to protect the St. Croix River from the invasive carp, including an opportunity for individuals to take action.

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