WKTY OUTDOORS

Talking about activities in the area this weekend and some upcoming ones, too, that are related to the outdoors. 

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The unofficial start to the boating season is this weekend. Tips on staying safe are covered along with where to find the fish. 

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It's a great weekend to get out and enjoy some fishing. I look at what's biting, places to go, and a favorite technique to catch panfish. I've also got information on some free outdoor activities and places you can enjoy in Wisconsin the first weekend in June. 

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Talking about being respectful of the resource and considerate of others who are also using the outdoors. 

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The Wisconsin Inland Fishing opener and the start of a new season. Tackle Terry Tuma and I discuss the challenges and courtesies we should be thinking about really any time of the year. 

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Marc Schultz joins me to talk about the results of the spring hearings from the DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Congress.

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Keatchen Abing is on the show today to talk about the Great Outdoors Gear Swap next weekend at Green Island Ice Arena in La Crosse. And the fish fries we have here are just as good as the ones in London. 

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Today's topic is the upcoming Wisconsin Conservation Congress and DNR Spring Hearings on April 8. Marc Schultz and I discuss what will be happening that night along with how the process works to get a question on the ballot.

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Talking today with Tackle Terry Tuma about getting the boat ready for spring and the open water fishing season plus what lure colors to choose once you're out there. 

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Chatting today with Russ Wilson, one of the organizers of the 31st annual River Clean Up in La Crosse on May 11. We talk about the event and how people can get involved. Go to https://www.rivercleanuplacrosse.com for more.

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Tracking down spring walleyes is one of the parts of this week's show. 

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On today's show, the fishing is starting to improve plus I'll share some tips on what to consider when choosing a lodge or resort to stay at for that big hunting or fishing trip. 

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My guest, Tackle Terry Tuma, and I talk about things to consider when buying a boat. From seats, to batteries, to electronics, to the trailer its carried on, there's a lot to think about when making that investment. 

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I spoke today to Ranger Steve Bodovinitz from the La Crosse Visitor Center out on Brice Prairie about a Backyard Birding event coming up on February 15. We also talked about how people can get out and enjoy seeing the multitude of birds we have in our area. 

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The focus of the show, other than the lack of ice for ice fishing, covers a news conference with the Minnesota DNR about their updated Invasive Carp Plan. 

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Talking with Tackle Terry Tuma today about getting out onto the ice now that there finally is some. 

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I talk about taking an evening trip on the ice for crappies and walleyes. 

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Some things to consider when making that first trip on the ice with the kids. There's also information on how much outdoor recreation impacts Wisconsin's economy along with a fishing tip from Tackle Terry Tuma about choosing the right color for your lure. 

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Since there isn't any ice to go fishing, I talk about some alternatives we may be able to enjoy this time of year. The conversation also talks about things to do once there actually is snow. 

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