Lake of the Woods Minnesota tourism director Joe Henry reports on fishing action, vacation opportunities, and the new wave buoys on Lake of the Woods. (lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Eric Printz, director of economic development for Florence County and president of the Florence County Chamber of Commerce, announces that Trout Unlimited named Florence as one of the top five conservation towns in the U.S. and invites listeners to attend a festive celebration of the 250th birthday of America, June 27-July 4. (exploreflorencecounty.com) Author and antique lure collector Chris Slusar discusses his new book, Early Wisconsin Fishing Lures, Hooks, and Harnesses: An Illustrated History of Wisconsin Fishing Lures and Their Makers. (littlecreekpress.com) Giveaway: A three-day pass to Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, an $80 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Lake Michigan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good action off Sheboygan for cohos and encourages visitors to grab lunch after fishing at 902 On the Avenue. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com) Lake Superior sailboat captain Jonathan Small reports on the spring Apostle Islands Racing Series held on Memorial Weekend and a three-day captains training trip from Bayfield to Isle Royale and back. (allhandssailing.org) Outdoor writer Mike Pehanich says fishing is a universal language and wraps up his assessment of Russian fishing and fishermen, as detailed in his new book, River at Risk: A Fisherman's View of Life Anew in Post-Soviet Russia. () Giveaway: A three-day pass to Huntstock Midwest, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, an $80 value. To enter, call 414-297-7554 or email [email protected].

Huntstock Midwest promoter Patrick Guyette previews this exciting new hunting festival coming to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, July 17-19. (huntstockevents.com) Wood carver Ada Klute invites listeners to attend Livin the Dream Carve and Sale, a chainsaw and wood-carving festival to benefit the United Special Sportsmens Alliance, at Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls, June 26-28. (facebook.com/uschainsawchamps, childswish.org) Outdoor writer Mike Pehanich returns to talk about sport fishing and conservation in Russia, as detailed in his new book, River at Risk: A Fisherman's View of Life Anew in Post-Soviet Russia. (mikepehanich.com)

Lake Michigan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good action on brown trout continues both north and south of Sheboygan and says cohos should be in the area soon. Southpaw Systems makes unique rod-holder options for any boat. (dumperdan.com, southpawsystems.com) Audiologist Dr. Adaline DeKraai offers hearing protection advice for target shooters and hunters and challenges sportsmen's clubs to a friendly trapshooting competition. Professional Hearing Care audiologist Dr. Laura Vinopal will present a free hearing and tinnitus symposium, May 27 at 10:00 AM at The Lodge at Mauston. RSVP required. (phcliveevent.com) Outdoor writer Mike Pehanich talks about his new book, River at Risk, A Fisherman's View of Life Anew in Post-Soviet Russia. (mikepehanich.com)

Joe Henry, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism, reports good walleye action on Lake of the Woods on the Minnesota walleye opener last weekend. (lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Huntworth pro-staffer Bernie Barringer talksw about the differences between bear hunting in spring and fall and invites listeners to catch his seminars at Huntstock, July 17-19 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and his second annual International Black Bear Show, July 31-August 2 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (blackbearshow.com, youtube.com/@BowhuntingRoad, huntstockevents.com, huntworthgear.com) Humorist Jim Mize reveals how he creates award-winning outdoor stories and talks about his new book, The Haunted Outhouse. (acreektricklesthroughit.com)

Lake Michigan charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports good action on brown trout north of Sheboygan and says Anglers Pub and Grill is open under new management. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com) Todd Berg, secretary of the new Friends of Wisconsin Fisheries, urges listeners to tell their state legislators to support state hatcheries and an increase in sporting license fees. (facebook.com) Jon Steigerwaldt, Western Great Lakes forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, reports on spring drumming surveys, the woodcock migration, and habitat work. (ruffedgrousesociety.org)

Conservation First Bank president Scott Freiburger explains that the bank got a new name because of its commitment to donate a percentage of its annal profits to conservation-related charitable causes. Its Impact Checking Account incurs no service charges yet pays three percent interest. (conservationfirstbank.com) Travis Avery, marketing director for Sawyer Products, talks about Sawyer permethrin tick repellent and water filtration systems. (sawyer.com) Northwoods correspondent Jon Small reports on his successful turkey hunt and says the Lake Superior sailing season will begin soon. (allhandssailing.org)

Charter captain Dumber Dan Welsch reports trailered boats are taking good catches of brown and lake trout off Sheboygan in Lake Michigan. He delayed launching his fleet for a week due to high water and lots of debris in the Sheboygan River. (dumperdan.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces May specials, classes and events at the range. (therangewi.com) Joe Henry, executive director of Lake of the Woods Tourism in Minnesota reports anglers are catching a lot of sturgeon in the Rainy River during the catch-and-release season and invites listeners to come to Baudette for the walleye opener on May 9. (lakeofthewoodsmn.com) Wildlife artist and guide Jim Tostrud and Mike Strohm report that volunteers from the Walworth County chapter of Walleyes for Tomorrow have wrapped up the collection of five million walleye eggs at their mobile walleye hatchery on Geneva Lake and invite listeners to see the hatchery in operation. (wftwalworth.com/conservation)

Wisconsin Turkey Commander Loren Voss and Florida turkey guide Jeff Budz tell how Loren completed his wild turkey grand slam this month with an Osceola gobbler. (tagitworldwide.com, facebook.com/loren.voss.5) Naomi Hadley, donor relations coordinator for the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, invites listeners to participate in the 15th annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon April 15-June 15 to support bird conservation projects in Wisconsin. (charity.pledgeit.org) Wildlife artist and guide Jim Tostrud and Mike Strohm talk about the Walworth County chapter of Walleyes for Tomorrow walleye restoration project and invite listeners to visit their mobile walleye hatchery at The Abby. (wftwalworth.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports anglers are taking browns and lake trout near shore on Lake Michigan and the spring charter season will soon be underway. Fishing report also sponsored by Penn Avenue Pub and Slys Midtown Saloon. (dumperdan.com, facebook.com/pennavenuepub, slysbarandgrill.com) Radio host and fishing guide John Myhre reports panfish action should start soon on northern Wisconsin lakes and urges muskie anglers to attend the DNR Spring Hearings on Monday evening, April 13, and vote to return the opening day of muskie season to the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. (wiscnorthlandoutdoors.com)