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Travel is still allowed for anglers wanting to fish during Saturday's trout opener on the Brule River in Wisconsin.

DNR Encourages Anglers to Fish in their Community Ahead of Saturday's Trout Opener

03/27/2020 09:38 PM

Travel is still allowed for anglers wanting to fish during Saturday's trout opener on the Brule River in Wisconsin. However, the DNR is encouraging anglers to fish waterbodies as close to home as possible and in their community.

Mille Lacs walleye fishing catch-and-release, closed July

DNR: 51 invasive carp in Mississippi River near La Crosse

Judge Fines Michigan Man for Poaching Wisconsin Raptor

Skiers Make their Mark at 46th Annual Birkebeiner

Ready to Race: Hayward Prepares for 46th Annual Birkebeiner

New Signs Helping Snowmobilers in Itasca County

Throughout the two days, hundreds came out to see the five races that took place.

Apostle Island Sled Dog Race Celebrates 25th Year

The elk that died was among a group moved from Kentucky last spring.

Elk Found Dead from Eating Corn in Northern Wisconsin

Infected Deer Traced to Pine County Farm

Artists in Residence Sought for Porcupine Mountains

A winter photo shows the spectacular beauty of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Lake Superior Declines Less than Normal, Remains Near Record High

Crews to begin dredging Lake Superior harbor

Crews worked last month to pull back the original deposit pile of stamp sands at Gay, Michigan from the Lake Superior shoreline.

Minnesota temporarily bans movement of farmed deer over CWD

The Minnesota DNR is banned the movement of all farmed white-tailed deer within the state for 30 days to try to limit the spread of a fatal brain disease. The DNR issued the order after the recent discovery of chronic wasting disease in a deer at a hobby farm in Douglas County.

Minnesota DNR temporarily bans movement of farmed white-tailed deer, hoping to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease.

Making Safety a Priority While Snowmobiling

With the holiday break upon us, there could be more snowmobiles on trails. The Minnesota DNR is encouraging people to make safety a priority.

The DNR is encouraging snowmobile safety as people head into the holiday break.

Newcomers Kill Isle Royale's Oldest Gray Wolf

Officials say the oldest gray wolf at Isle Royale National Park has died. The 12-year-old male apparently was killed by other wolves on the Lake Superior island.

Michigan Governor Vetoes Bill to End Deer Baiting Ban

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has vetoed legislation that would have ended the state's ban on using bait to hunt deer or elk. Supporters and opponents disagree whether the ban is preventing the spread of animal diseases.

Area residents found three illegally killed elk in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest.

3 Elk Illegally Shot in Michigan's Pigeon River State Forest

The MPCA is encouraging anglers to use lead-free tackle this winter.

MPCA: Lead Fishing Tackle Can Harm Wildlife

Amsoil Snocross races happened Friday and Saturday morning but were cancelled after that.

Spirit Mountain Needs $235K from City to Keep Hills Open

Minnesota Put on Notice Over Incidental Trapping of Lynx

Wisconsin Researchers Find Microplastics in Boundary Waters

DNR: Nine-day Gun Deer Harvest Down 25% from 2018

Minnesota DNR Offers Free State Park Entry on Black Friday

104-Year-Old Kills Buck to Become Wisconsin’s Oldest Hunter

Hunters Kill 10 Elk in Wisconsin’s Second Hunt

Wis. DNR Encourages Deer Hunters to Look for Feral Pigs

Michigan Officials Seek Public Tips in Elk Poaching Case

Wisconsin’s 9-day Gun Deer Season to Begin Saturday

Mosquito-Borne Virus Found in Itasca Co. Ruffed Grouse

Former Lawmaker Takes Picture of Rare 3-Antler Deer

More Than 11 Rescued from Upper Red Lake

Hundreds of Waterways Added to List of Impaired Waters

Report Shows Mixed Results on Great Lakes Lamprey Control

Brutal Cold Leads to Early Ice Development

Up North

Up North: Fitting for Every Pace, No Excuses Adventures Keeps People Moving

Zilch to 5K and No Excuses Adventures focuses on cutting the stigma around getting back into fitness by offering workout classes fitting for every pace.

Eve Graves coaches a small exercise group on her deck.

Up North: Three Decades Later Bob Maas' Golf on Ice Tournament Still a Hit

Bob Maas teed off in the inaugural Golf on Ice tournament 30 years ago on Fish Lake. Now, three decades later, the tradition continues to welcome people looking for unique ways to have fun in the winter.

WDIO Sports

Bound for Brown: Grace Kirk Leads Hilltoppers On and Off the Court

From a young age high school senior Grace Kirk has pursued two passions, basketball and academics. She found success on both paths during her time at Duluth Marshall, despite events being paused in the wake of the coronavirus.

Duluth Marshall senior Grace Kirk committed to continue her basketball and academic career at Brown University last May.

Duluth FC Holding Out Hope Summer Academy After Canceled Season

In his first year as head coach of the Duluth FC, Sean Morgan will not have a team to coach. The BlueGreen's season was cancelled before it began due to the coronavirus, leaving Morgan more time to plan for next year.

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