Last weekend was Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin, where fishers of all ages could get out on the ice without a license and fish for the weekend. Anglers reported great turnout on sloughs and ponds in the area.
A second free fishing weekend will be June 5-6.
We are excited to introduce longtime columnist and outdoorsman Mark Walters as Valley Sentinel’s newest regular contributor. We spoke with him about his background, what he enjoys most about being an outdoors writer and canoeing down the Lower Wisconsin Riverway. Below are his responses, edited for clarity and space.
As of Oct. 15, students of all ages can earn their Wisconsin hunter education safety certification through a single, online-only hunter education course under a temporary change approved by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).