Paul A. Smith

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Paul A. Smith

Rice Lake was the site of the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener. Activites were held May 2 and 3 in and on Rice Lake.

1 week ago | jsonline.com | Paul A. Smith

Paul A. SmithRikki Pardun, left, and Gary Gehrman talk May 3, 2025 on a pier at Veteran's Memorial Park in Rice Lake. The anglers were preparing to participate in the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener on Rice Lake. Paul A. SmithGov. Tony Evers speaks May 2, 2025 at the opening banquet of the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener in Rice Lake. Paul A. SmithGov. Tony Evers poses for a photo with Barb Carey on May 2, 2025 at a dinner banquet for the 2025 Governor's Fishing Opener.

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Paul A. Smith

The 2025-26 Wisconsin general inland fishing season opens May 3. And fishing is allowed year-round for many species and in many areas of the state. Department of Natural Resources officials expect about 2 million people to participate in the traditional outdoors activity this year on state waters. Some anglers are no doubt wondering whether they need a fishing license and if so how they can purchase one. Here's a summary of key points on Wisconsin fishing licenses. Do I need a fishing license?

1 month ago | jsonline.com | Paul A. Smith

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants interested in serving on the agency's new Wolf Advisory Committee. The committee's general role will be to assist the DNR with implementation of the Wisconsin Wolf Management Plan. Approved in 2023, the plan "details the objectives, strategies and products that will help guide wolf conservation and management efforts in Wisconsin," according to the DNR. The plan is based on an adaptive management principle.

1 month ago | jsonline.com | Paul A. Smith

Paul A. SmithAnglers fish from the dock at Red Banks Resort on the Wolf River. Paul A. SmithJoey Grabarczyk of Weyauwega, Bob Caryl of Red Banks and Mike Wabiszewski of Elm Grove (right to left) fish for walleyes on the Wolf River near Red Banks. Paul A. SmithJoey Grabarcyk of Weyauwega lifts a walleye into the boat while fishing on the Wolf River with his grandfather Bob Caryl of Red Banks and Mike Wabiszewski (not pictured) of Elm Grove. Paul A.