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Pennsylvania Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – March 1, 2019 https://ift.tt/2Su5W3D
Anglers are reminded that all Stocked Trout Waters (except special regulation stretches) will be closed to fishing from March 1 until opening day, which is March 30 in the southeastern counties and April 13 in the remainder of Pennsylvania.
For more, including a stocking schedule, visit the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission at www.fishand
boat.com.
NORTHWEST REGION
Lake Erie tributaries — Numbers of steelhead were in the streams in mid-February, but fishing conditions varied with the weather.
Presque Isle Bay (Erie County) —Yellow perch were reported off the North and South piers in mid-February. Fisherie.com reported Feb. 13 that anglers were catching bluegills, sunfish and perch through the ice, but opportunities were spotty.
Allegheny River (Forest County) — Anglers were catching walleyes and northern pike from boats and shore up until ice accumulation made the Tionesta Sand Gravel launch and shoreline inaccessible in mid-February.
Tionesta Reservoir outflow (Forest County) — Wall anglers were catching yellow perch, walleyes, and muskellunge. Anglers are reminded that fishing here requires a trout stamp even if they are not targeting trout.
Allegheny River (Venango County) — Anglers were catching walleyes, muskies, and the occasional northern pike through mid-February.
Oil Creek (Venango County) — As of the second week of February, water downstream of the ice control device remained open, while upstream of the device water and stream bank were ice-locked in places.
Justus Lake (Venango County) — Trout were reported through mid-February.
Kahle Lake (Venango, Clarion counties) — Crappies, yellow perch, and bluegills were reported through mid-February.
Piney Dam (Clarion County) — Ice anglers were catching yellow perch and walleyes in early February.
Bessemer Lake (Lawrence County) — Trout were hitting through the ice on a variety of baits, and crappies were taking tiny green and white plastic worms in early February.
Lake Wilhelm (Mercer County) — Ice anglers were catching panfish near the dam in early February.
Lake Arthur (Butler County) — Ice anglers were catching northern pike and largemouth bass on tip-ups with large shiners in about 15 feet, with most action coming about a foot or two from the bottom.
SOUTHWEST REGION
Cranberry Glade Lake (Somerset County) — Northern pike and largemouth bass were reported by ice anglers in mid-February.
Laurel Hill Lake (Somerset County) — Trout were reported in the spillway in mid-February.
Quemahoning Reservoir (Somerset County) — The spillway was yielding trout in mid-February.
High Point Lake (Somerset County) — Ice anglers were catching large numbers of panfish, mostly bluegills and yellow perch, on jigs tipped with wax worms, in mid-February. Crappies up to 15 inches were active. Anglers also were catching catfish, chain pickerel up to 26 inches, a few northern pike, and largemouth bass on shiners.
Brady’s Run Lake, Raccoon Lake (Beaver County) — Small panfish and an occasional trout were reported on minnow- or maggot-tipped jigs, or minnows through the end of January.
Twin Lakes (Westmoreland County) — Bass and trout were hitting on minnows in early February.
Dunlap Lake, Virgin Run Lake (Fayette County) — Panfish and trout were reported in early February.
Yellow Creek Lake (Indiana County) — Northern pike, and some sunfish and bluegills were reported by ice anglers fishing shiners and minnows through early February.
Youghiogheny River — The tailrace was yielding trout on live bait and silver spoons in early February.
NORTH-CENTRAL REGION
Hills Creek Lake (Tioga County) — Don’s Tackle Shack reported Feb. 14 bluegills and crappies were being iced in nice numbers in 5 to 8 feet on the stumps end, with green, black, and chartreuse-colored soft plastics and waxworms productive. Crappies also were hitting fatheads and green or black soft plastics as well. Bass and chain pickerel were reported on shiners and fatheads on tip-ups. A few perch were reported in the stumps and in the deeper water toward the dam.
Beechwood Lake (Tioga County) — Don’s Tackle Shack reported Feb. 14 that anglers were catching perch, trout, a few crappies and bluegills. Bass and chain pickerel were reported on tip-ups and minnows, although edge ice was becoming sloppy in places.
Lyman Run Lake (Tioga County) — Don’s reported Feb. 15 that water was open where the creek comes in but the lower end was yielding trout and bluegills though the ice.
Foster Joseph Sayers Lake (Centre County) — Numbers of panfish were reported during fishable ice.
Spring Creek (Centre County) — As of Feb. 14, water had nice color and flow and was in the mid-40s. Trout were hitting on nymphs, such as Walt’s Worms (12-16), Olive Scuds (14-18), and Squirmy Wormies (12), and streamers in olive and black (4-8).
Fishing Creek (Clinton County) — Water was in the mid-40s and had good color and flow as of Feb. 14. Trout were on the bottom and taking small streamers, such as sparkle minnows and sculpins (4-8), or nymphs, such as flashback Pheasant Tails (14-18), Frenchies (14-28), and black or brown Stoneflies (8-12)
SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION
Quittapahilla Creek (Lebanon County) — Cobles Bait Shop reported Feb. 16 that anglers were catching trout, and ice had deteriorated to an unfishable condition on area lakes.
Canoe Creek Lake (Blair County) — When ice was fishable in early February, some nice chain pickerel and panfish were reported.
Holman Lake (Perry County) — Trout, bluegills, and perch were reported when ice was fishable in early February, with waxworms, mealworms, and small minnows on jigs productive.
Susquehanna River (York County) — The lower reaches were yielding walleyes and catfish around Yorkhaven, but the bites were generally slow in early February. The catfish were taking livers and shrimp, and the walleyes were hitting jigs with minnows or twister tails
NORTHEAST REGION
Lake Wallenpaupack (Pike County) — Large striped bass were reported by ice anglers through mid-February. Perch and other panfish also were hitting, along with some large brown trout. Live baits were taking most fish.
Shohola Lake (Pike County) — Largemouth bass and chain pickerel were reported through mid-February.
Lake Greeley (Pike County) — Productive panfishing was reported through mid-February.
Mauch Chunk Lake (Carbon County) — Ice anglers were catching perch between 11 and 14 inches and some nice bluegills on small jigs tipped with waxworms earlier in February. Tip-ups with minnows were taking numbers of chain pickerel and bass, but many were sub-legal in size.
Pohopoco, Mauch Chunk creeks (Carbon County) — Anglers were catching trout as conditions allowed in early February.
Beltzville Lake (Carbon County) — Chain pickerel and bass were hitting for ice anglers around the Preachers Camp access area. Some nice panfish also were reported.
Harveys Lake (Luzerne County) — Some nice yellow perch were reported in early February, especially around dawn and dusk.
Frances Slocum Lake (Luzerne County) — Anglers were catching panfish in early February.
Lower Woods Pond, Long Pond (Wayne County) — Panfish were very active in early February and biting waxworm-tipped jigs. Bass were hitting jigs and shiners on Lower Woods. Chain pickerel were taking large shiners on tip-ups at Long.
Dunn Pond (Susquehanna County) — Crappies and perch were hitting jigs tipped with waxworms in early February. An occasional walleye was reported on a tip-up with a medium shiner.
Lake Montrose (Susquehanna County) — Some nice bluegills and an occasional perch were reported on jigs in early February.
Cook’s Pond (Bradford County) — Crappies were hitting various baits in early February, with jigs working at sunset and medium shiners on tip-ups effective during the day.
Stevens Lake (Wyoming County) — Nice numbers of small to medium-size bluegills were reported on waxworms and small minnows in early February.
Oxbow Lake (Wyoming County) — Nice-sized trout and chain pickerel were reported on minnows in early February.
SOUTHEAST REGION
Delaware River — Brinkman’s Bait and Tackle reported Feb. 14 that some nice walleyes, 3 to 8 pounds, were hitting blade baits and jigs with twister tails and minnows north of Trenton around Lambertville and New Hope. Catfish and white perch were reported around Philadelphia.
Locust, Tuscarora lakes (Schuylkill County) — As of mid-February, a few walleyes and nice numbers of crappies were reported. Trout and perch also were hitting, along with an occasional chain pickerel on live minnows.
Deer Lake (Schuylkill County) — Perch, crappies, and chain pickerel were reported in mid-February. The Fish & Boat Commission advised anglers to use extreme caution because the creek channel and heavy waterfowl activity cause open water.
Little Schuylkill River (Schuylkill County) — Trout action was slow through mid-February.
New Jersey shore — Brinkman’s Bait and Tackle reported Feb. 14 that blackfish 8 to 10 pounds were hitting. The season closes at the end of February. Cod also were reported in about 120 feet of water.
Compiled by Deborah Weisberg
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Michigan Outdoor News Cuffs & Collars – March 1, 2019 https://ift.tt/2BVRko0
DISTRICT 1
CO Brett DeLonge and probationary CO Breanna Reed donated approximately 200 pounds of moose and deer meat to the Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette. The venison was supplied from a deer that was illegally taken and the moose meat was the result of a moose that was hit by a vehicle. Superior Custom Game Processing donated its time to process and package the deer that was illegally taken in Marquette County.
COs Josh Boudreaux and Jonathan Kamps checked a group of predator hunters off a power line in Sands Township. When officers asked the individuals to produce the hunter orange they wore on their way to their set, one of the individuals reached into his pocket, then frantically began checking his other pockets realizing he had forgotten it on the dash of his truck at the road. Having no prior history of violations, COs followed the individual back to his truck to retrieve his hunter orange and explained the reasoning for the law. The hunter, who had just recently gotten into predator hunting, stated it was a mistake he was sure to never make again and thanked the COs.
CO Jeremy Sergey was checking anglers on Shakey Lakes in Menominee County when he came across a group of anglers packing up for the day. After checking fishing licenses, Sergey noticed one of the individuals had a bass. Sergey asked the individual if he happened to know when bass season closed. The individual said he thought sometime in October. Sergey informed the individual catch and immediate release is all year round however possession of bass ended on Dec. 31. The bass was seized, and a citation was issued.
CO Jennifer Hanson and Wisconsin Conservation Warden Tim Price interviewed a father and son involved in the illegal taking of a fisher and marten. The son, a Wisconsin resident, admitted to illegally trapping a fisher and marten in Michigan. He had asked his father to purchase the tags after the fact and lend them to him. Charges are pending through the Iron County Prosecutors office for taking fisher/marten before season, taking fisher/marten without a license, taking fisher/marten by a Wisconsin resident, using another individual’s tag for fisher/marten, and lending tag to another individual.
DISTRICT 2
CO Mike Evink and PCO Todd Sumbera were first on scene to back-to-back snowmobile accidents in northern Schoolcraft County. When approaching the intersection of Trail 88 and Trail 43, one subject crashed into the rear end of his riding partner causing a three-snowmobile pile up. The officers were able to provide first aid while waiting for emergency medical services (EMS) to arrive. One injury required EMS transport to Marquette General Hospital. The second accident occurred on snowmobile Trail 8, involving one sled. The subject was driving too fast for trail conditions before losing control and crashing his snowmobile. Injuries were suffered, but medical treatment was refused.
COs Colton Gelinas, Justin Vinson, Chris Lynch and Stephen Butzin participated in a two-day active-shooter training held at Northern Michigan University. COs are certified police officers in Michigan and would respond to any active shooter event in their communities. The training provided the COs with numerous techniques that can be used in an active shooter event.
CO Colton Gelinas was on snowmobile patrol when a fatal snowmobile accident occurred in northern Luce County. Gelinas and Luce County Sheriff Deputy Tim Maskus assisted MSP troopers out of the Sault Ste. Marie post in the investigation. Speed was determined to be a major factor in the crash.
CO Colton Gelinas was on patrol in Mackinac County checking ice anglers. Gelinas observed approximately 12 tip-ups on the ice with several flags up, but nobody was checking the tip-ups. After 30 minutes Gelinas located and contacted a group of anglers who stated they got cold and needed to warm up. Gelinas explained to the anglers that the lines needed to be attended at all times. Law enforcement action was taken.
CO Calvin Smith and PCO Ariel Corr braved the negative 40-degree weather and patrolled Drummond Island for the first annual Winter Jeep Jamboree. There were around 50 jeeps participating in the jamboree. There were no issues on the island during the event.
DISTRICT 3
CO Ethen Mapes was on patrol near Thumb Lake when he was dispatched to a lost and stuck snowmobiler. With the subzero temperatures, Mapes hurried to find the individual. After a short search, Mapes located the individual who was worn out and advised Mapes that he wanted to just leave the snowmobile in the woods and come back when there was less snow. Mapes told the man that he wouldn’t need to leave the sled as he would help him get it out. Mapes was able to free the subject’s snowmobile and get him on his way. Later that day, the man called central dispatch to thank Mapes for his efforts in helping him get the sled out because he would have abandoned it for the season.
COs Chad Baldwin and Ethen Mapes responded to a call of a stranded deer near Horton Bay. The deer had wondered out onto the slick ice and could not make its way back to shore. The COs carefully checked the thickness of the ice as they made their way out to the deer. After reaching the deer, Baldwin was able to drag the deer to shore where it was released unharmed.
CO Andrea Erratt received a call about a very weak injured deer with an arrow stuck in its shoulder. An Antrim County Sheriff’s deputy dispatched the deer before Erratt arrived. The deer was extremely thin, and the bolt appeared to have been in the deer for a while. Erratt talked to some neighbors who said the deer had been hanging around for a long time. Erratt received a call from another neighbor who thought he may have shot the 7-point buck in early November. His bolt matched the one found in the deer.
CO Andrea Erratt received a complaint about a snowmobiler who had trespassed on posted property, even driving by a house and out a driveway. After getting fuel for his sled, the snowmobiler returned to trespass on a different part of the property on his way back to US 31. Erratt located the trespassing snowmobiler in a neighborhood nearby and he admitted seeing a no trespassing sign on a cabin. Erratt checked the snowmobile that did not have a trail permit and was missing one registration decal. Enforcement action was taken.
DISTRICT 4
CO Rebecca Hubers was approaching a fishing shanty on an inland lake in Benzie County when she observed a man who appeared to be “racing” her toward the same shanty from another direction. Hubers met the man at the shanty at the same time and the man pushed his way into the shanty, ignoring Hubers’ requested to stop, in order to break a fishing line. Hubers had to pull the man from the shanty when he continually failed to comply with her verbal demands, to stop the man from disposing of any other criminal evidence. The man was charged with fishing with more than three lines and was taken into custody for three outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
While on patrol in Leelanau County, CO Patrick McManus noticed a snowmobile being operated on the shoulder of a public highway against the flow of traffic, and the sled was missing a current trail permit sticker. When McManus attempted to stop the snowmobile, it turned away from the and tried to flee the area and get away. After several minutes of searching for the rider, McManus was eventually able to find them at a nearby gas station. Due to the subject being a juvenile, McManus contacted the parents at their residence and discussed snowmobile laws, rules and regulations.
CO Angela Greenway was on patrol of the Haymarsh State Game Area and contacted a group target practicing and shooting clays. Greenway observed freshly shot spray paint cans in the area and one individual admitted to shooting them. Greenway provided a warning on shooting spray paint cans as not being environmentally friendly and provided the group with options for targets in the future.
DISTRICT 5
While patrolling Houghton Lake in Roscommon County, COs John Huspen, James Garrett and Micah Hintze observed an individual operating a motocross bike in a careless manner. Huspen contacted the individual as he was doing doughnuts around pedestrians attempting to shower them with snow from the tires. The man was also operating without a helmet and did not have an ORV license for the machine. Enforcement action was taken.
COs John Huspen and James Garrett were advised by Sgt. Jon Wood that a snowmobile went through the ice near the mouth of the Muskegon River on Houghton Lake. When in the area, the COs were flagged down by the owners of the snowmobile. After determining there were no injuries and no one in the water, the COs assisted in removal of the snowmobile. A nearby homeowner wearing a pair of chest waders offered to help. The helpful citizen stood in three-foot deep water and lifted the back of the snowmobile as the COs pulled it out of the water by the skis and back onto the ice. The helpful citizen was assisted out of the water and back on solid ice. The COs thanked the man for his help and pointed the snowmobilers back in the direction of the nearby snowmobile trails.
While patrolling Iosco County, CO Tyler Sabuda located a couple of individuals ice fishing in an area all alone. Sabuda contacted the anglers and determined they were in possession of multiple undersized northern pike. Enforcement action was taken.
While on patrol, COs Ethan Gainforth and Joshua Wright noticed some unattended tip-ups on the ice outside of a cabin on a rural Clare County lake. The COs stopped at the cabin and were soon greeted by two men. An undersized northern pike was observed by the cabin door. The men explained to the COs that the pike had “swallowed the hook” and they “did not want the fish to go to waste.” The men also explained to the COs that they had intentions of ‘pickling’ the pike. The COs explained the importance of releasing the undersized pike for the overall management of the species. A citation was issued for the undersized fish.
CO Phil Hudson received information that a subject was in possession of two freshly killed deer hanging in a barn. Hudson, along with CO Craig Neal, responded to the subject’s address. The COs were met at the door by the man. After a short interview, he admitted to shooting the deer with a rifle during the closed season. Both deer were seized, and further enforcement action is being sought through the Arenac County prosecutor’s office.
DISTRICT 6
CO John Byars followed up on a hunter harassment complaint that happened during firearm deer season. Byars met with the complainant to review video evidence and interviewed other complainants. The CO made contact with the suspect who stated that he did not harass anyone. The statement from the suspect did not match the video evidence. A warrant request was submitted to the prosecutor.
CO Mike Haas was checking a popular fishing location in western Isabella County when he noticed a group of anglers walking through posted, private property. Haas parked his patrol truck near the suspect’s vehicles and followed their tracks through the snow. The footprints lead through a hole that had been cut in a chain-link fence, through private property and onto the lake. Haas contacted the anglers who immediately admitted their wrong doing. While Haas was speaking with the anglers, CO Josh Russell was patrolling nearby when he heard radio traffic concerning the complaint and assisted at the scene. Citations were issued to the men for recreational trespassing.
CO Joe Myers assisted Beaverton Police Department on a snowmobile accident where the driver fled the scene of the accident. Myers followed the tracks in the snow to the location where the police had taken the driver into custody. Charges are pending through Beaverton Police for leaving the scene of a snowmobile accident.
DISTRICT 7
CO Carter Woodwyk was patrolling Allegan County when he observed a vehicle on the shoulder of the road with hazard lights on and a subject looking under the hood. The CO pulled up to check on the occupants and help. During the contact, the CO discovered one of the subjects had a valid warrant out of Ottawa County. The subject was taken into custody and lodged at the Allegan County jail.
CO Sam Schluckbier responded to a snowmobile personal injury accident in Allegan County. The accident occurred when a female driver hit a frozen mound adjacent to the designated trail. The driver rolled the snowmobile and collided with a small tree. The driver was taken to a local hospital and treated for back pain. While directing snowmobile traffic at the scene, Schluckbier observed an unregistered snowmobile pass by his location. Contact was made and enforcement action was taken.
CO Sam Schluckbier checked ice anglers on an inland lake in Allegan County. During the patrol he contacted multiple citizens who were eager to start the 2019 ice fishing season. During one of the checks he watched as two anglers quickly packed up their gear and ice shanty. While walking back to the launch, Schluckbier requested to see their fishing licenses. The two subjects stated that they were not fishing and were only drinking beer on the ice. Schluckbier found this claim to be false, pointing out that they were carrying baited fishing rods, live bait, drilled holes in the ice, and were sitting there for over two hours in single digit temperatures. After further discussion, the two reluctantly admitted to fishing without licenses. They claimed the ice was not good enough, so they didn’t feel like buying a license. Both individuals were cited for the violation.
While patrolling snowmobile trails, COs Tyler Cole and Travis Dragomer observed a vehicle spin out on the icy roads, doing several doughnuts and proceed to correct itself and continue down the road. At the very next intersection, the same car proceeded to spin out for a second time, and then drove down the road in reverse for approximately one-half mile. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver erroneously claimed to have been unable to maintain control of his vehicle. Enforcement action was taken.
DISTRICT 8
CO Jason McCullough concluded a trespass investigation where the suspect was spotted by a neighbor hunting on another adjoining neighbor’s property. The complainant confronted the trespasser and immediately recognized him as the same hunter who was trespassing on the same property almost exactly one year ago. The last time the trespasser had shot a deer while trespassing. When the trespassing hunter realized he had been recognized, he just hung his head and went home. Warrants are being sought for second offense trespassing through the local prosecutor’s office.
CO Nick Wellman was assisted by COs Chris Reynolds, Jeff Goss and PCO Nathan Beelman in conducting interviews for a deer case from earlier in the season when someone had reported a possible over limit of deer in the youth season. After a full day of interviews, a full confession was received from the father who admitted to shooting a big 9-point buck during the youth hunt and his son killing another big 9-point the next night using fraudulent tags. In all, the interviews yielded five illegal deer and several other violations spanning the last two deer seasons. The antlers of the deer from this year were seized and a report will be sent to the Branch County prosecutor’s office seeking charges.
CO Chris Reynolds, while on patrol in Hillsdale County, observed a vehicle stuck in a large snow drift. The officer patrolled to the vehicle and found an elderly handicapped individual who was unable to free the vehicle. With the recent storm, all tow trucks were extremely busy and running hours behind. The officer used his issued equipment and assisted the motorist to get them back on the roadway. The motorist was extremely grateful for the assistance.
CO Matthew Neterer and PCO Luke Robare investigated a complaint where the reporting party heard a gunshot in the early morning hours behind his neighbor’s residence. The complainant thought that his neighbor poached a deer. Neterer and Robare patrolled the area on foot and located fresh blood and boot tracks in the snow. Further investigation revealed photos of the suspect posing with a coyote on social media. The coyote was killed and recovered on a neighboring property where the suspect did not have permission to hunt. The coyote was also shot within 150 yards of an occupied dwelling without permission. Charges are being sought for both violations though the Clinton County prosecutor’s office.
DISTRICT 9
While checking anglers along Lake St. Clair, CO Joseph Deppen encountered a group of anglers that had multiple tip-us out on the ice. None of the tip-ups were labeled. Further checks revealed that three anglers did not have fishing licenses and they were smoking marijuana on public waters of the state. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Kris Kiel met with the prosecutor and received a five-count warrant for a subject that took an over limit of antlered deer in 2015, 2016 and 2017, using deer tags of another, and over baiting for deer. The case was the result of an investigation conducted by Kiel and CO Brad Silorey, stemming from a large bait pile found by CO Joseph Deppen.
CO Pat Hartsig and PCO Tom Peterson followed up on two waterfowl blinds left standing for over two seasons in St. Johns Marsh. The officers retrieved the information off the blinds and contacted the owner and informed him of the importance of removing blinds from the state refuges. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Brad Silorey and PCO Jaime Salisbury worked on conducting interviews on subjects whose deer where discovered at a local taxidermist to be in violation of law. Salisbury and Silorey where able to interview one subject and obtain a confession that the subject had shot a deer in early October and purchased his deer tag when he found out the processor would not accept it without a tag. With photographic evidence, and a written confession, charges are being sought through the local prosecutor’s office.
CO Brad Silorey and PCO Jaime Salisbury followed up on a suspicious set of antlers found during a taxidermy inspection. Silorey and Salisbury suspected the antlers came from a deer that had been shot before the kill-tag was purchased. Salisbury interviewed the suspect asking about their hunting success. After a thorough interview, the suspect confessed to shooting the deer before purchasing a kill-tag. The remaining meat from the deer was taken as evidence and later donated to the needy. Enforcement action was taken.
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Banquets/Fundraisers.
March 1-2: Livingston County WTU Banquet, Fri. 5:30 p.m., Sat. 5 p.m. Woodshire Place, Fowlerville. For more info call Jennifer DeGrandchamp, 517-404-3245.
March 2: Dowagiac WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Dowagiac Conservation Club, Dowagiac. For more info call Rick Ivens, 269-782-0896.
March 2: Portland Chapter DU Banquet, 6 p.m., Eagle Township Banquet Hall. For more info call Michael Aungst, 517-706-7233.
March 2: QDMA Banquet, 5 p.m., Barryton Community Hall. For more info call Kasey Thren, 231-598-3200.
March 5: Spring Lake WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Spring Lake Country Club, Spring Lake. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
March 8: Clare/Harrison WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Lions Club, Harrison. For more info call Margo Zelinski, 810-618-1681.
March 8: Chesaning/Shiawassee River DU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Albee Twp Community Center. For more info call Cindy Zietz-Lemaire, 989-865-6883.
March 9: St. Joseph WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sturgis. For more info call Travis Everitt, 269-625-0698.
March 9: Cedar Springs WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., American Legion, Cedar Springs. For more info call Brian Egan, 616-291-5335.
March 9: West Central Ohio WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Mercer County Fairgrounds, Junior Fair Building, Celina. For more info call Steve Feathers, 765-702-3209.
March 9: Caro Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Caro. For more info call Dean Burkel, 989-550-3223.
March 9: Timber Ghost NWTF Banquet, St. Marys Catholic Church Parish Hall, Morrice. For more info call Jason DeFrenn, 810-625-7567.
March 9: St. Clair County PF Banquet, 3 p.m., Perch Point Conservation Club. For more info call Bob Watson, 810-324-2853.
March 9: Battle Creek NWTF Banquet, Riverside Golf Club, Battle Creek. For more info call Dan Garrett, 269-626-8989.
March 13: Michigan Northwest WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Hagerty Conference Center. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
March 13: Romeo/Washington WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Capital Banquet Center, Washington. For more info call Art Rienas, 989-269-6237.
March 14: Mecosta WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles 2335, Big Rapids. For more info call Randy LaPreze, 231-349-1395.
March 16: Decatur WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., VFW, Decatur. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
March 16: Sunrise Side WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Posen Community Center, Posen. For more info call Mark Lewandowki, 989-766-9254.
March 16: Newaygo Valley NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Newaygo Sportsman’s Club. For more info call Terilynn Riley, 616-799-3185.
March 16: QDMA Banquet, 5 p.m., Montcalm County Fairgrounds. For more info call Michael Myers, 989-613-0670.
March 22: Bay City Western WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Forest Edge, Auburn. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.
March 23: Michigan South WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Kalamazoo Radisson, Kalamazoo. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
March 23: Friends of West Walker Sportsman’s Club Banquet, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Jim Rosin, 616-453-5081.
March 23: Muskegon Bowmen Archery Club, Wild Game Dinner, at the Clubhouse. For more info call Don Ritter, 231-744-3735.
March 26: Dundee WTU 5:30 p.m., Old Mill, Dundee. For more info call Scott Heck, 734-216-5601.
March 29: Calhoun WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Cedar Crest Banquet Center, Marshall. For more info call Jan Barnes, 269-963-3188.
March 30: Chesaning Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Chesaning Area Conservation Club, Chesaning. For more info call Chris Sloan, 989-284-9193.
April 6: West Huron WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., VFW, Pigeon. For more info call Jim Gilbert, 989-550-4828.
April 6: Hale WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Plainfield Township Hall, Hale. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.
April 6: Lakeshore Friends of the NRA Banquet, 5 p.m., Lincoln Hills Golf Club, Ludington. For more info call Stan Bennette, 231-690-1190.
April 6: Alzheimer’s Assoc. Wild Game Dinner, 5 p.m., Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall. For more info call Tom Salisbury, 517-404-9649.
April 12: Zanesville Friends of NRA Banquet, 6 p.m., Prophets Park, Zanesville. For more info call 740-674-6364.
April 12; Saginaw Bay WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Bay City. For more info call Jason Maraskine, 989-486-1961.
April 13: Houghton Lake WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Houghton Lake Historical Playhouse, Houghton Lake. For more info call Dave DenBoer, 989-202-4655.
April 13: Iosco County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Rushman Hall, East Tawas. For more info call Mike Westcott, 989-310-0760.
April 13: Sanilac WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Woodland Hills Golf Club, Sandusky. For more info call Rick Mazei, 810-414-4371.
April 13: Ravenna Conservation Club Banquet, at the Clubhouse, Ravenna. For more info call Ken Borgman, 231-750-3600.
April 13: QDMA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Lenawee County Fair Grounds, Agriculture Bldg. For more info call Cory Franceus, 734-787-2300.
April 19-20: Tustin Area WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kettunen Center, Tustin. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
April 20: Kaleva WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kaleva Tavern, Kaleva. For more info call Andy Robakr, 231-362-3161.
April 20: Shelby WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Shelby Optimists Club, Shelby. For more info call Dustin Waller, 231-861-5599.
April 25: Atlanta WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Canada Creek Ranch, Atlanta. For more info call Eric Johnson, 989-785-4201.
April 27: Lenawee County WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., American Legion Post 180, Hudson. For more info call 517-563-8126.
April 27: Elk Country NWTF Banquet, 5 p.m., Comins Eagles. For more info call Frank Darling, 989-848-5234.
May 3: Isabella WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Parish Hall, Mt. Pleasant. For more info call Scott Zeneberg, 989-289-0141.
May 4: Chelsea WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Chelsea Community Fairgrounds, Chelsea. For more info call Jamie Bolinger, 734-433-1831.
May 11: Eaton County QDMA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church. For more info call Dave Yeomans, 269-838-3532.
Season Dates
March 1: Bobcat (Units A, B, C) & fox hunting seasons end.
March 1: Permanent ice shanties must be removed from southern LP lakes.
March 1: Muskrat, mink, coyote and fox trapping season end.
March 1: Badger trapping season (Zone 3) ends.
March 15: Pike, muskie, & walleye seasons end (except on LP Great Lakes and connecting waters)
March 15; Permanent ice shanty removal deadline, northern LP lakes.
March 15: Pike and muskie spearing season ends.
March 31: Permanent ice shanties must be removed from UP lakes.
March 31: Beaver, otter (unit C), and raccoon trapping seasons end
March 31: Base hunting licenses expire
March 31: Fishing licenses expire
March 31: Cottontail rabbit and/or snowshoe hare, crow, squirrel (fox/gray) seasons end
Special Events
March 23: Great Lakes Bay Steelheaders, Auction, noon, Midland VFW Hall. For more info call Dave Rummel, 989-205-5984.
April 13: Knight at the Faire Auction, 4 p.m. For more info call Stephanie Cleeves, 989-335-3321.
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Multi Lakes Conservation Association, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Glenn Kruckenberg, 248-363-9109 or www.multilakes.com
Sunday: Country breakfast, 2nd Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon.
Tuesday: Bingo, 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Fish Fry, 5:30-8 p.m.
Shooting Sports
Multi-Lakes Conservation Association 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Pete Cesaro, 248-363-9109.
Sporting Clays:
Thursday: 3 p.m.-dusk.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-dusk
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Rockford Sportsman’s Club, 11115 Northland Drive. For info call 616-866-4273 or checkout www.rockfordsportsmansclub.com
First Saturday of each month (except November): Cowboy Action Shoot.
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Chesaning Area Conservation Club, 13750 Baldwin Rd., Chesaning. For info call Duane Moore, 989-865-6940.
Wednesday: Trap, 6:30-10 p.m.
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Four Square Conservation Club & Sportsman’s Association, 6777 Cline Road. For info call 810-327-6859 or www.foursquaresportsman.com
Every Thursday Night: Indoor Pistol Shoot.
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Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club, 8888 Dexter Townhall Rd. Dexter.
Tuesday: Trap Shooting, 4 p.m.
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West Walker Sportsman Club, 0-601 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids. For info call Patrick Murray, 616-453-5081.
All Year: Open 7 days a week.
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Big Bear Sportsman’s Club, for more info call Dave Somset, 231-362-3103.
Every Sunday: Shooting 5-Stand & Trap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Livingston County Wildlife Conservation Club, For info call 810-231-1811.
Every Tuesday: Trap Shoots, 4 p.m.-dusk.
Archery
Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, Clarkston. For info contact 248-623-0444 or visit ocsclub.org
Monday: FITA, 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Indoors, Cricket, 7 p.m.
March 10: 3-D Shoot Indoor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
April 14: 3-D Shoot Outdoor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 1: 3-D League, 4 p.m.
May 1: Youth 3-D Instructional League, 5 p.m.
May 2: Field & Hunter League, 9 a.m. & 4 p.m.
May 7: 3-D League, 9 a.m. & 4 p.m.
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Dundee Sportsman’s Club, 2300 Plank Road, Dundee,. For info call 734-777-2719.
Sunday: 4th Sunday, 3-D Archery
Shows
March 2: Sportsman’s Swap Meet & Gun Show, 9-2:30 p.m., Perch Point Conservation Club. For more info call Harry, 810-278-5630.
Dog Events
March-Oct: “Puppy Fair” Multi Lakes Conservation Club, Commerce Twp. 2nd Sun. each Month 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more info call Dave Elam, 248-624-0944.
\Meetings
Huron Valley Sportfishing Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 200. For info call Richard Montre, 734-847-7814.
Multi-Lakes Conservation Association meets every 3rd Wednesday of every month except November, 8 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call Sam Mullins, 248-363-9109.
Detroit Area Steelheaders meets the last Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Polish/American Hall. Info Bob Mitchell, 586-524-8887.
Freeland Conservation Club meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Club. For info call Ken Balden, 989-695-2641.
Downriver Walleye Federation meets 3rd Monday of every month, except December, 7:30 p.m., Westfield Center. For info call Terry Pickard, 248-520-0116.
Huron Valley Steelheaders meets 3rd Thursday of every month. American Legion Post #200 For info call Carroll White, 734-626-3112.
Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club meets 2nd Sunday of every month, 5:30 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call 248-321-9503.
Mid-Michigan United Sportsman Alliance meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Twin Ponds Sport Shop, Stanton. For info call Dave Bean, 989-831-4890.
Wayne County Quail Forever meets the fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Flat Rock Rec. Center, I-75 & Gibraltar Rd. For info call Ed Moore, 734-782-0329 or 734-771-5607.
Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Club. For info call John Wilde, 734-646-6132.
Metro-West Steelheaders meets the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Livonia Senior Citizens Activity Center. For info call Bill King, 734-420-4481.
Dwight Lydell Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Belmont. For info contact Tom Watson, twwatson@comcast.net
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Editor’s note: Most areas of the state were reporting safe ice conditions, but anglers are reminded that no ice is completely safe. Always use caution when heading out on the ice. Call ahead for an update on ice conditions. Test the ice ahead of you with a spud. Never fish alone. Wear a life jacket, and carry ice picks and a rope.
SOUTHEASTERN LP
Lake St. Clair
Perch fishing remained pretty good on Lake St. Clair. Anglers reported a good bite, but were sorting through them for the keepers, when fishing at metro Beach, in front of Gino’s Surf, in Anchor Bay and at Fair Haven. The fish weren’t active all the time and anglers were having to move to find fish. Ice in the areas fished near shore was still relatively stable, but strong winds have shifted some of the ice in the main lake. Anglers should be very cautious about venturing out too far into the main lake, especially on windy days.
Lakeside Fishing Shops, (586) 777-7003.
Lake Orion
Ice fishing has been pretty good. Anglers on Lake Orion and Stringy Lakes report catching good numbers of panfish and fair numbers of northern pike. East and West Graham lakes and Heart Lake in the Bald Mountain Recreation Area also were producing a decent panfish bite.
Lakes Village Stop/Mobile Gas Station, (248) 693-4565.
Luna Pier Area
Those fishing the Metro Park Marina on Lake Erie reported catching bluegills and yellow perch, but were sorting out the small ones. Minnows, wax worms and spikes were all attracting attention.
Luna Pier Harbour Club, (734) 848-8777.
SOUTHWESTERN LP
Coloma Area
Ice was in good shape, but fishing has been slow. Those putting in their time are catching fair numbers of panfish on Paw Paw Lake, Lake of the Woods and Magician Lake. There was just a couple inches of snow on the ground. Hunting pressure has been light.
Ellinee Bait and Tackle, (269) 468-7522
Union Area
There was up to 6 inches of ice on lakes in the area. The bite has been slow, but a few bluegills have been caught on Shavehead Lake. Anglers report a fair bluegill and crappie bite on Long Lake and light numbers of pike have been caught on Baldwin Lake. A few panfish and pike have been caught on Eagle Lake, too, and one angler reported catching a few nice perch on Little Cory.
Halls Bait and Tackle, (269) 641-2304.
Grand Rapids Area
The Grand River was running a bit high, but anglers reported catching some nice steelhead below the Sixth Street Dam. Most are using spawn, but wax worms and beads were also taking a few fish.
Al & Bob’s Sports, (616) 245-9156.
Plainwell Area
Ice has been running between 4 and 12 inches thick on Gun Lake. Beware of the bubblers. Fishing has been pretty good on Gun. Crappies, bluegills, walleyes and pike have all been active, especially the crappies. Anglers report catching good numbers of pike and perch on Fish Lake, pike on Crooked Lake, and some decent bluegills on Long Lake and Tuernsey Lake in Cloverdale. There wasn’t much snow on the ground. Hunting pressure has been light, but those heading out are taking a few coyotes.
Gillett’s Bait and Hardware, (269) 672-5371.
CENTRAL LP
Saginaw Bay Area
Ice conditions are holding tight on Saginaw Bay. The pressure cracks are moving daily, due to winds and current. If you’re running a sled or a quad be sure to stop 20 to 30 feet before a crack and check it with a spud to find a safe crossing. Walleyes are hitting spoons and jigs tipped with a minnow or minnow head fished in 15 to 22 feet of water. Those fishing off Coggins Road and up off the Pinconning Bar also caught walleyes. Limit catches were taken five to 10 miles out from Finn Road in 15 to 25 feet of water. The best perch bite has been in 5 to 8 feet of water, mostly from Linwood north, and off Vanderbilt Park in 10 feet of water. Minnows have been the bait of choice.
Franks Great Outdoors, (989) 697-5341.
Saginaw River
The Saginaw River had a lot of anglers. However, beware of the ice in the mid-channel because it was “iffy” in spots. Anglers are catching a lot of small walleyes. A couple of bigger ones were taken between Essexville and the mouth of the river. Some nice perch have been caught in the evening at the mouth near the edge of the channel and the Yacht Club. Anglers can see walleye on the graphs and cameras, but the bite was slow.
Riverview Bait Shop, (517) 755-0989.
Baldwin Area
River fishing has been good on the Pere Marquette when the edges aren’t frozen with shelf ice. When they can get out, anglers report good steelhead fishing. Ice was running between 12 to 18 inches on most lakes in the area. Bluegills and crappies have been caught on Big Bass, Big Star and Wolf lakes. The best pike action has come to anglers fishing on Idlewild Lake, but most of the fish have been small. There was up to 18 inches of snow on the ground. Hunting pressure has been light.
Baldwin Bait & Tackle, (231) 745-3529.
Ed’s Sport Shop, (231) 745-4974, www.edsports.com.
Ludington Area
The ice on Hamlin Lake is not safe for vehicles. Fishing has improved as anglers reported catching 10 to 15 panfish per trip along the east side. This included bluegills, crappies, sunfish and occasionally perch. Most of the perch were small. Crappie anglers fishing between Pete’s Bayou and the Narrows were taking 5 to 10 fish per trip when fishing in 30 to 37 feet of water. A couple of decent catches of bluegill and sunfish were taken from the North Bayou. Those fishing the walleye grounds off Duneview Road managed to get a couple of legal-size fish, though many were too small. Pike anglers did well along the upper lake with tip-ups or when spearing.
Captain Chuck’s Fishing, Hunting and Archery, (231) 843-4458.
THE THUMB
Caseville Area
There was a foot or more of ice on Lake Huron. Anglers are spearing good numbers of northern pike off Mud Creek. Perch and walleyes have been caught on minnows at The Slot off North Island in 12 to 14 feet of water. In Caseville, anglers are catching lake trout, perch, walleyes and whitefish off the breakwall. There was about 8 inches of snow on the ground. Coyote hunting has been pretty good.
Walsh Gun & Tackle, (989) 856-4465.
Port Huron
Fishing has been slow at Port Huron. Anglers with access to some of the local ponds report catching some pike. In the harbors on Lake Huron at Lexington and Port Sanilac anglers are catching fair numbers of laker, Atlantic salmon and steelhead. There was just a dusting of snow on the ground last week. Rabbit hunting has been fantastic.
Anderson’s Pro Bait, (810) 984-3232.
NORTHWESTERN LP
Traverse City Area
Grand Traverse Bay froze over for the third time in 20 years and anglers are catching good numbers of lake trout, cisco and perch. Biologists ask that anglers do not practice catch-and-release with lake trout, and stop fishing for them after catching a two-fish limit. Perch are hitting at the south end of West Grand Traverse Bay in 50 to 90 feet of water. Fair numbers of smelt are hitting at night on Crystal Lake in 60 to 70 feet of water. There was up to 2 feet of snow on inland lakes so travel is limited to snowmobiles. Fishing has been fair. Steelhead fishing has been good for small steelhead up to 5 pounds on the Boardman River. Coyote hunting has been pretty good.
WildFishing Guide Service, www.wildfishing.com.
Wellston Area
Steelhead fishing remained slow on the Manistee River and fishing pressure has been light. A few fish have been caught up near Tippy Dam.
Pappy’s Bait & Tackle, (231) 848-4142.
Cadillac Area
Ice fishing has slowed a little on lakes Cadillac and Mitchell, but persistent anglers were still catching panfish, walleye and pike along the weedbeds and breaks in both lakes.
Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop, (231) 775-5412.
NORTHEASTERN LP
Houghton Lake Area
Anglers heading out on Houghton Lake are advised to use caution and watch for two pressure cracks. There is the large one that runs from the West DNR launch to Johnsons Point and another that has formed off that and runs north to south northeast of Heights Marina. Also, the ice off Long Point is soft and is not safe. The panfish bite was still soft but anglers are getting some. Hot colors were glow, pearl, orange or green. The fish are not schooled up, so anglers were moving from hole to hole after catching a few. Pike were hitting emerald shiners fished on the bottom.
Lyman’s on the Lake, (989) 422-3231.
Higgins Lake Area
There was six to eight inches of snow on Higgins Lake, including some areas that are deeper because of drifting. The smelt action was fair off the North State Park and Big Creek in 40 to 60 feet of water. The best bite was at dusk. Perch were caught around the islands however be ready to sort through the small ones. Lake trout were hitting blues on tip-ups or when jigging just off the bottom in 80 to 110 feet of water. Good numbers of whitefish were hitting wax worms, wigglers or salmon eggs fished right on the bottom in 110 to 120 feet of water. Predator hunting has been decent, but hunting pressure has been light.
Higgins Lake Sport & Tackle, (989) 821-9517.
Gaylord Area
Otsego Lake has good ice, however the snow was too deep for ORV traffic. There are some areas where there is six inches of slush, especially on the north end and around the shoreline. Fishing picked up with anglers catching walleyes in 7 to 15 feet of water with perch minnows or blues. Most of the fish were around 12 inches but there were a few up to 22 inches. Pike were taken when jigging minnows in 8 to 10 feet of water.
Don’s Sport & Marine, (989) 732-4157.
Oscoda Area
Van Etten Lake has produced some nice fish including perch up to 13 inches. A few steelhead are hitting in the lower end of the Au Sable River. Crankbaits are producing the best results. There was about a foot of snow on the ground. Rabbit and predator hunting pressure has been light.
Wellman’s Sport Center, (989) 739-2869.
EASTERN UP
Pickford Area
Walleye fishing remained good in Munuscong Bay, although the snow was starting to pile up on the ice. Heavy snow and slush has been an issue down on Lake Huron at Cedarville and Hessel, too, if you get off the main snowmobile trail. At Cedarville, anglers reported using wigglers and minnows to catch perch, but most were running small. Pike were spotted moving through the Snows Channel, but there were no reports of any fish being caught. Over at Hessel, perch between 5 and 10 inches long were being caught by anglers jigging minnows and wigglers. Those targeting splake had no luck.
Wilderness Treasures, (906) 647-4002.
Drummond Island Area
Heavy snow up to 2 feet deep with a thick layer slush beneath it has made travel for fishing the bays around Drummond Island very difficult. A few anglers are sneaking out on their snowmobiles and catching light numbers of perch in Scotts Bay. Pike fishing has been slow. Rabbit and coyote hunting pressure has been light with up to 3 feet of snow in the woods.
Johnson’s Sport Shop, (906) 493-6300.
Curtis Area
Ice was running up to a foot thick on Manistique Lakes, but there was heavy snow and slush on top, making lake travel difficult. Snowmobilers can still access the lakes, but not four-wheelers. Bluegills and crappies have been keeping anglers busy in Wolf Bay on South Manistique Lake. Fair numbers of walleyes are hitting on both South Manistique and Big Manistique, particularly off the County Line launch.
Mick’s Bait Shop, (906) 586-6040.
CENTRAL UP
Munising Area
Deep snow one to two feet or more in areas has made travel on the ice difficult. Shoreline areas seem to have the most slush. The ice in Trout Bay was very “iffy” and had areas with pack ice. Catch rates were slow with only a couple of coho and splake taken. Whitefish were caught near Powell Point, but many were small. Perch anglers had some luck however the fish were small. Lake trout were caught near White Rocks and Wood Island Reef. No reports on smelt but anglers are getting two to three burbot per trip.
Curly’s Hilltop Grocery, (906) 387-3056.
Escanaba Area
Heavy snow made travel very difficult on Lake Michigan’s Little Bay de Noc. Under the deep snow is a foot or more of slush in the low areas. Those venturing off the trail were getting stuck so be aware if you plan to fish the less-traveled areas. Best walleye areas were on the south side of the Escanaba River. Tip-ups and jigging Rapalas fished in 28 to 40 feet of water produced the best results. This was also a good area for big northern pike. The other walleye area was near Gladstone and pushing toward the east bank using the same baits in 25 to 35 feet of water. Perch catches were spotty with most anglers targeting the Butler Island area in 5 to 10 feet of water with minnows and wigglers. Whitefish anglers reported fair catches off Sand Point on minnows or spawn fished in 70 to 80 feet of water.
Bay View Bait & Tackle, (906) 786-1488.
BayShore Resort Bait & Tackle, (906) 428-2950.
Iron Mountain Area
Fishing pressure has been light with deep snow and slush making access and travel difficult on lakes in Dickinson County. There was more heavy snow in the forecast. Predator hunting pressure has been light, too.
Northwoods Wilderness Outfitters, (906) 774-9009.
WESTERN UP
L’Anse Area
Fishing has slowed in Keweenaw Bay. The shallows have produced the best action. Brown trout action has been hit or miss around the falls, where there was 2 feet of ice. Four-wheeler travel has been tough with heavy snow and slush on the bay. Fair numbers of splake have been caught on spawn in 40 feet of water. The whitefish bite has been slow. Herring are just starting to show up. Ice is good out to the Huron Islands. Predator hunting pressure has been light.
Indian Country Sports, (906) 524-6518.
Bergland Area
Fishing pressure was light on Lake Gogebic. A few anglers were still working 24 to 30 feet of water for both perch and walleyes. Wigglers, spikes and sucker minnows have all produced. With snowfall measured in feet not inches recently, watch out for heavy drifting and ice heaves. The heavy snow may also begin to create areas of slush, so anglers should be careful.
Bear’s Nine Pines Resort, (906) 842-3361.
Iron River Area
There was up to 14 inches of snow on top of 6 inches or so of slush, making travel on most lakes in the area very difficult. Fishing pressure has been light
Luckey’s Sport Shop, (906) 265-0151.
The DNR contributed to this report.
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SOUTH-CENTRAL REGION
From the Game Commission
Bedford County Game Warden Jeremy Coughenour reports a Schellsburg man was found guilty at a summary hearing for feeding deer in Disease Management Area 2 and hunting in a baited area. The man posted videos of himself online field-testing different products to attract deer to his hunting stand. A concerned hunter alerted wardens to the videos and consequently the man’s hunting stand was located along with large amounts of shelled corn and minerals.
Blair County Game Warden Salvadore Zaffuto reports charges have been filed against a Tyrone resident who killed a trophy-class buck through the use of bait this past archery deer season.
Cumberland County Game Warden John Fetchkan reports several license investigations are ongoing where nonresidents bought resident lifetime and other hunting licenses before they completed mandatory Hunter-Trapper Education. The investigations also seem to revealing some hunters getting tags for spouses who don’t hunt.
Perry County Game Warden Kevin P. Anderson Jr. reports successfully prosecuting several road hunting and other poaching cases this past year because concerned citizens took the time to report them. Please do your part and contact the local regional dispatch center to report violations.
York County Game Warden Justin Ritter reminds everyone that feeding wildlife is unlawful in some circumstances and can negatively impact wildlife health.
NORTHEAST REGION
From the Game Commission
Sullivan County Game Warden Rick Finnegan reports that hunting and trapping activities have dwindled lately, likely due to severely cold temperatures. A low of -13 degrees was recorded in LaPorte.
Lackawanna County Game Warden Aaron Morrow reports a Lackawanna County man and a Luzerne County man each entered guilty pleas for multiple offenses involving the unlawful taking, killing and possession of three antlerless deer from October 2018 through December 2018. Both defendants killed multiple deer without proper licenses and were sharing kill tags. Total fines and penalties were close to $8,000 and both defendants will be on license revocation for multiple years, according to the report.
Lackawanna County Game Warden Aaron Morrow reports two Lackawanna County men have pleaded guilty for unlawfully harvesting a black bear in an area where bait was used as an enticement. Total fines and penalties were over $1,300 and both face multiple years of license revocation.
Lackawanna County Game Warden Aaron Morrow reports a Pike County man has pleaded guilty for unlawfully harvesting a black bear while hunting in an area where corn and bird seed were used as an enticement. Total fines and penalties were over $1,300.
Lackawanna County Game Warden Aaron Morrow reports a Lackawanna County man and woman were charged with the unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia while on State Game Land 300 in Archbald. According to the report, both defendants entered guilty pleas.
Columbia County Game Warden Rick Deiterich reports a Bloomsburg man was cited for disturbing wildlife after throwing firecrackers at rabbits on New Year’s Day on Bloomsburg University property.
LMGS Rich Briggs reports habitat management crews in Northumberland, Montour and Columbia counties are busy border-cutting on state game lands to increase herbaceous productivity and provide a buffer of early successional habitat around select field edges.
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Banquets/Fundraisers.
March 1: Wolf Creek NWTF Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Pine Township Social Hall, Grove City. For more info call Jim Kyle, 724-679-6870.
March 2: Red Rock NWTF Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. For more info call Chris, 570-696-2406.
March 2: Susquehanna NWTF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Clearfield. For more info call Reed Johnson, 814-592-6683.
March 2: Keystone Elk Country Alliance Banquet, Mountain View Country Club, Boalsburg. For more info call 814-349-5041.
March 2: SCI Three River Banquet, 5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn Southpointe, Canonsburg. For more info call 724-344-7025.
March 2: Uniontown Izaak Walton League Banquet, 6 p.m., Uniontown Polish Club, Uniontown. For more info call Dave Anderson 724-984-3458.
March 9: Sharon RMEF Banquet, 3 p.m., Yankee Ballroom at Yankee Lake. For more info call Terry Tulip, 724-854-9691.
March 9: Yellow Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Chestnut Ridge Resort, Blairsville. For more info call Stick Lawson, 724-479-2754.
March 16: NW RMEF Banquet, 3 p.m., Cross Creek Resort, Titusville. For more info call Jessica Buck, 814-968-5758.
March 16: West Branch WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Genetti Hotel, Williamsport. For more info call David Huffman, 570-772-0312.
March 16: Blue Mountain RMEF Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Leesport’s Farmers Market Banquet Hall. For more info call Glenn Balthaser, 610-926-9190.
March 16: Christian Life Center Banquet, at the Center. For more info call Steve Shuster, 610-274-0478.
March 17: Keystone Elk Country Alliance Banquet, The Royal Inn, Ridgeway. For more info call Tom Wehler, 814-787-7327.
March 23: Greensburg RMEF Banquet, 4 p.m., Ferrante’s Lakeview Banquet Hall. For more info call Steve Kowatch, 724-516-1015.
March 23: Pennsylvania Trappers Assoc. Banquet, Red Fern Banquet & Conference Center, Kersey. For more info call Rob Daniels, 814-781-6664.
March 23: Consolidated Sportsman of Muncy Creek Banquet, 5 p.m., Hughesville Volunteer Fire Dept. For more info call Scott Kilcoyne, 570-447-7960.
March 29: Blue Mountain Fish & Game Assoc. of Walnutport Banquet, 5:30 p.m. For more info call Keith Hess, 610-657-6030.
March 30: Erie Co. RMEF Banquet, 4 p.m., Nicks Place, Edinboro. For more info call Carolyn Huff, 724-699-8474.
April 6: Mountain Laurel TU Banquet, 5 p.m., Holiday Inn Downtown Johnstown. For more info call Gary Cooper, 814-266-4763.
April 13: Northeastern PA Friends of NRA Banquet, 4:30 p.m., Genetti Manor, Dickson City. For more info call Carl Mozeleski, 570-587-2662.
April 20: Locust Valley WTU Banquet, 4 p.m., Ryan township Fire Hall, Barnesville. For more info call Dave Morgan, 570-205-2253.
May 10, 11, 18: Bucks County WTU Banquets, 5 p.m., New Hope Eagle Fire Company, New Hope. For more info call 215-799-1900.
Archery/Shoot
April 13-14, May 18-19, June 8-9, July 13-14, 27-28, Aug. 10-11, 24-25, Sept. 7-8: Mount Joy Sportsmen’s Assoc. Outdoor 3D Shoot, in Woods. Sat. 7-noon, Sun. 7-2 p.m. For more info call Irvin Saylor, 717-598-0791.
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Limerick Bowmen, 65 Bragg Road, Schwenks-ville, PA. For more info call 610-287-8850.
1st Sunday: Every Month 3D Shoots 7-noon.
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Falls Township Rifle & Pistol Assoc. Shoots. 354 Newbold Road, Morrisville. For more info call Peter Olivieri, 215-584-0015.
Sundays: 1st Sunday of every month, 7-11 a.m.
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Swatara Archers Schedule of Events. Pine Grove, PA. For more info call 570-345-6254.
3rd Sun. of every month: Archery Shoots, 7-1 p.m.
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West Shore Sportsmen’s Association schedule of Firearms training & other shooting events. 500 Ridge Rd., Lewisberry, PA. For more info, www.shoresportsmen.org or call 717-932-2780.
Sun.: HP Rifle, 9 a.m., 1 Sunday a month.
Tues.: Air Rifle, 6-8 p.m. Starts second Tuesday in September through last Tuesday in July.
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Jefferson Sportsmen’s Assoc. 4707 Sportsman Club Rd, Spring Grove, PA 17362. For more info call 717-229-2608.
Now-April: Hog Creek Game Club Sporting Clay Shoot, 3rd Sun. of the Month, 9 a.m. For more info call Justin Schick, 419-234-1969.
Now- Sept.: Saltsburg Sportsman club, archery shoots, 1st Sunday of each month, reg. 7-2- p.m. For more info call the club at 724-639-0360.
Tournaments/Contests
April 26: Veterans Walleye Tournament, Port Clinton Yacht Club, Port Clinton. For more info call Tim, 419-573-2868.
April 28: Children’s Fishing Derby, Port Matilda Community Park, 1-4 p.m. For more info call George Jackson, 814-692-4890.
Shows
March 1-3: Erie Outdoor Sport & Travel Expo, Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10-8 p.m., Sun. 10-4 p.m. For more info www.eriepromotions.com/erie-sport-show
March 2: Lancaster Hunting & Fishing Show, Lancaster Farm & Home Center. 9-1 p.m. For more info call Ron, 717-687-8101, evenings.
March 3: Alburtis Boy Scout Troop #86 Sportsman’s Flea Market, Alburtis Community Center. 8-1 p.m. for more info call 610-762-9292.
March 9-10: Gun Show, East Berlin Fish & Game, 9-3 p.m. For more info call Rick 717-259-9719.
March 16: Sportsmen & Outdoors Expo, 1-4 p.m., Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire company No. 1. For more info call Jim Thorp, 610-377-6363.
March 17: Bechtelsville Sportsmans Flea Market, 8-2 p.m., Bechtelsville Fire Company. For more info call Matt Moyer, 610-473-2979.
April 6: PA Trappers Assoc. District #8, Spring Sportsmans Show, 7-5 p.m., Blaine Picnic Grounds. NWTF Sanctioned Calling Contest. For more info call 717-732-8099.
May 4-5: Lehigh Valley Knife Shows, Sat. 9-5 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m., Charles Chrin Community Center of Palmer Township. For more info call Bill Goodman, 484-241-6176.
May 17-18: North American Trap Collectors Assoc. Show, North Orwell PA Community Hall. For more info call Bruce McCormick, 607-426-6276.
June 20-23: FTA/VTA Trappers Rendezvous, 8-6 p.m., Rockingham Fairgrounds. For more info call Travis Bandy, 276-210-7105.
Aug. 17: Franklin County Izaak Walton League of America, Gun Show & Sale, 8-3 p.m., St. Thomas VFD. For more info call Craig Minnich, 717-977-9240.
Oct. 12-13: Mount Joy Sportsmen’s Assoc. Gun Show, Sat. 9-4 p.m., Sun. 9-3 p.m. For more info call Tom Brooks, 717-341-9900.
Season Dates
March 14: Walleye and sauger season closes.
March 30: Porcupine season closes.
March 30: Trout season opens in Southeast Region.
March 31: Beaver trapping season closes.
Dog Events
July 13: PA Beagle Gundog Federation, Breakneck Beagle Club & Northeast Regional Junior Beagler, Youth Outdoors Day, 10 a.m., Breakneck Beagle Club, Zelienople. For more info call Ryan Grube, 484-764-1687.
Special Events
March 9: Wellsville Fishing Flea Market, 7:30-3:30, Wellsville Fire Company. For more info call Steve, 717-756-6747.
March 17: Whitney Point Sportsman’s Assoc, Traditional Black Powder Shoot, Flea Market & Gun Show, 8-3 p.m., at the Club. For more info call George, 607-692-4843.
Now-Sept.: Saltsburg Sportsman Club, Archery Shoots, 1st Sun. of the Month, 7-2 p.m. For more info call 724-639-0360.
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Clark County Sportsman’s Club, 3450 Ballentine Pike, Springfield, OH. For more info call David McLaughlin, 937-631-9552.
Tues., Sun: Open to the Public year round.
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Coshocton County Sportsmen’s Club Schedule of Shoots. For more info call Karl Steiner, 740-763-2243.
Every Tues.: Open Trap.
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Bolivar Sportsman’s Club Shoots, 11286 Bolivar Strasburg Road NW, Bolivar, 44612. www.bolivarsportsmansclub.org for more info.
2nd Sunday Sept.-April: Lucky X Shoots, 7 a.m.
Every Fri: Trap Shoot, 6:30-10 p.m.
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Allen County Archers, H. Kelley, 8 South Seltzer Street, Wapakoneta, 45895. For more info call Howard Kelley, 419-953-2861.
3rd Sat. each Month: 3D Archery Shoot.
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Beaver Creek Sportsman Club, Events, 14480 Washingtonville Road, Washingtonville, 44490. For more info call Glenn, 330-770-8027.
Every Mon.: Turkey Shoot, reg. 6 p.m.
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Hocking Valley Sportsmans Club Shoots. For more info call Victor Howdyshell, 740-753-3492.
3rd Sat. of every month: 3D Bow Shoot, 8 a.m. April thru Sept.
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Kill’um Buck Longrifle Blackpowder Muzzleloader Shoot Club, 2260 E. West Salem Rd, Creston, OH 44217. For more info call Carole Fry, 330-435-4408.
Sunday: Meets the 1st Sun. of the month, 11 a.m.
Education/Seminars
March 3: PA Hunter-Trapper Ed, 9-4 p.m., PMSC Combo bldg. For more info https://register-ed.com/events/view/137990
March 8: Hemlock Rod & Gun Club Fishing Seminar, 6 p.m., Westaby Hall Fairless Hills Fire House. For more info call Paul, 267-549-3668.
Women’s Programs
June 15: NWTF Women in the Outdoors, Ontelaunee Rod & Gun Club, New Tripoli. For more info call Rebecca Bitner, 610-462-4869.
Meetings
March 20: Hokendauqua TU will meet 6:30 p.m., Northampton Middle School Rm 205. For more info call 610-262-7598.
Oil City Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Mon. 7:30 p.m., Old Monarch Park, Franklin. For more info call Ray Swidorsky, 814-676-1961.
John Harris Chapter Izaak Walton League meets monthly, sons of Italy Lodge #2857, Harrisburg. For more info call Eugene Rosetti, 717-763-9025.
Izaak Walton League of America Greene Co. Chapter meets 3rd Wed. of each month, Greene Co. Hot Rod’s House of Barbecue Restaurant, Waynesburg, 6 p.m. For more info call Ken Dufalla, 724-377-0901.
Red Rock Chapter NWTF meets the 3rd Monday of each month, 7 p.m,. Farmers Inn, Shavertown. For more info call 570-825-9744.
Izaak Walton League of America York Chapter #67 meets every 3rd Tues. of each month, 7 p.m. For more info call Don Robertson, 717-873-4171.
Uniontown Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 3rd Tues. 6 p.m., Farmington. For more info call Corky Johnston, 724-438-0309.
Berks County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Tues. 8 p.m., Egelman’s Park, Reading. For more info call Cleon Garl, 610-929-0416.
Lebanon County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Tues. 6:30 p.m., Jonestown. For more info call Tracy Longenecker, 717-273-7304.
Blue Mountain Rod & Gun Club, Inc. meets every 3rd Monday night, 7:30 p.m., 105 Rutt Rd, Bangor. Eastern PA. For more info call Bill Goodman, 484-241-6176.
North Central PA Branch QDMA meets every 2nd Tues. of every month, 7 p.m., Gander Mountain. For more info call Doug Garrison, 570-658-4646.
Franklin County Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Thurs. 7 p.m., Waltonian Meadows, Chambersburg. For more info call Donald Diehl, 717-264-2044.
Lancaster Red Rose Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 2nd Tues. 6 p.m., Schaefferstown. For mare info call Dean Baker, 717-459-3545.
SE Montg. Cty TU Chapter meets the 2nd Tues. of each month, 7:30 p.m., Pennypack Visitors Ctr, Huntingdon Valley. For more info call Rich Terry 215-675-1536.
Pittsburgh Downriggers meets 4th Tues. of each month, 7:30 p.m., Coraopolis Sportsmen’s Club. For more info call Jon Brogley, 412-335-1095.
Nock Mafia Bass Club. Meets the 1st Sun. of every month, 6 p.m., Silver Creek Athletic Assoc., Springtown. For more info call Steve Kaczinski, 267-374-3665.
Stony Creek Anglers meet 2nd Tues. of the Month, Norristown Manner-Chor Club, 7:30 p.m. For more info call Bruce Hexter, 610-420-0219.
Yellow Breeches Anglers & Conservation Assoc. General Meeting, 1st Tues of each month, except Dec., 7th. Directors Meeting 3rd Tues. of the month. For more info call 717-843-4311 ext. 117.
Bux-Mont Bassmasters. Meets the 1st Weds. of the month, 7:30 p.m., Lansdale. For more info call Bob Lengyel, 215-290-2217.
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