
Paul A. Smith
Outdoors Editor at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Outdoors Editor at Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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1 week ago |
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A kelp gull, typically found in the Southern Hemisphere, has been spotted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, marking the first recorded sighting of the species in the state. The kelp gull mated with a Herring gull and had a chick, which unfortunately perished. It is unknown if the kelp gull will remain in Milwaukee, but its presence has generated excitement among the birding community. Milwaukee is hosting a unique visitor. Or perhaps new resident. In either case it's a Wisconsin first.
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Paul A. SmithA booklet with information on the HRC International Spring Grand dog trial held May 23-27 at Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Kansasville. Paul A. SmithSigns of sponsors of the 2025 HRC International Grand line a road at Richard Bong State Recreation Area in Kansasville, Wis. More than 800 dogs from across North America participated in the event. Paul A.
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3 weeks ago |
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Several dozen new rules are likely to be in place for the 2026 Wisconsin fishing and hunting seasons, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
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1 month ago |
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WASHBURN - We were deep in conversation at 9 a.m. May 1 when a reel in a starboard rod holder began to chirp. "Click, click, click-click-click!"An interruption, yes. But a welcome one. In fact although we had gotten immersed in talk about conservation issues, participating in one - fishing - was ostensibly the primary objective for the outing on Chequamegon Bay. "Who's up? asked Capt. Dave Schulz of Iron River, stepping back from the wheel of his 21-foot boat and motioning to the bucking rod.
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1 month ago |
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Paul A. SmithA boat owned by Capt. Dave Schulz of Casting Nets Guide Service is tethered to the dock at the Washburn marina in Chequamegon Bay. Paul A. SmithAn angler trolls May 1, 2025 near a lighthouse on Long Island in Chequamegon Bay. Paul A. SmithBill Smith of Shell Lake (left) reels in a coho salmon while Capt. Dave Schulz of Iron River flips the fish aboard during a May 1, 2025 outing on Chequamegon Bay near Washburn. Paul A.
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Gov. Evers state budget proposes long-overdue increases to hunting and fishing license fees. How much? https://t.co/0U8Nxkxs31

RT @geostanley: Amazing: Golden eagles from northern Canada & Alaska spend their winters in toasty Wisconsin - including one that was first…

A good news story from the 2024 Wisconsin gun deer hunting season: https://t.co/HNVSC66zoy