Ruffed Grouse Society forest conservation director Jon Steigerwaldt discusses the potential impact of avian influenza on grouse and woodcock and says numerous habitat projects are under way. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) TV host, land management consultant, wildlife photographer and hunting guide Art Helin describes the impact of recent severe weather events on wildlife, wildlife habitat, livestock and people in the Driftless Area. (arthelinoutdoors.com, wiwf.org/landing/) Trout angler John Vieth shares advice for fishing streams in Juneau County and the surrounding area. (castlerock-petenwell.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, proprietor of D and S Bait on Northport Drive in Madison reports fishing action is improving on the Madison chain and area trout streams. (dsbait.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports that cohos are starting to show up along the Lake Michigan coast and should reach Sheboygan soon. (dumperdan.com, craft30pub.com) Wendy Gehlhoff, executive director of Florence County Economic Development, announces a new four county ATV trail alliance and reports on upcoming events in Florence County, including an afternoon with Packers Hall-of-Famer LeRoy Butler. (exploreflorencecounty.com, quadcountytrails.com) Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Region 5 director Justin Loehrke describes the impact of recent high water levels on aquatic vegetation on the Lake Winnebago chain. (wiwf.org/landing/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf announces upcoming events on the Madison chain, including the annual Capital City Chapter of Muskies Inc. tournament, May 14, and the Mark Osieki Casting for Kids (facebook.com/CapCityMuskies, casting4kids.org)

Audiologist Dr. Grace Sturdivant offers advice for shooters to help them protect their hearing and compensate for hearing loss. (otoprotechnologies.com) Former amateur heavyweight boxing champion Jerry Goff tells listeners how and why he invented the Hickory Hill Mini Inline Vertical Crossbow. (verticalcrossbow.com) Wisconsin Wildlife Federation treasurer David Verhage describes damage to his recreational property caused by recent severe weather events. (wiwf.org/landing) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports on his successful turkey hunt and offers advice for anglers fishing the Madison chain on opening weekend. (dsbait.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch launches his fleet of six boats and is ready to go for the season. Dumper reports 100,000 Chinook fingerlings were released into the Sheboygan River and Harbor. Anglers Avenue Pub and Grill is open for business. (dumperdan.com, anglersavenue.net) Kevyn Quamme, first vice president of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, talks about recent severe weather impacts on wildlife and the construction industry. (wiwf.org/landing/) Canine search specialist Jan Thompson describes her volunteer work searching for missing persons and invites listeners to attend her talk May 5 at UW-Eau Claire Barron County campus. (kertk9.org, barron.uwec.edu) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf offers tips for making sure your fishing tackle, boat and trailer are ready for opening day and announces several upcoming tournaments and events. (dsbait.com)

Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and upper Midwest forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, discusses the ruffed grouse drumming survey and spring woodcock migration, both of which are under way now. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Terri Roehrig, secretary of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, describes the landscape changes on her Buffalo County property caused by recent severe flooding. (wiwf.org/landing) Remy Battery president Mike Moeller offers advice for spring boat battery maintenance and invites listeners to attend the Tichigan Car Show, August 28 at the Waterford Town Park. (tichiganlakelions.com, remybattery.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports fair action for bass and small walleyes on Lake Wisconsin, but the Wisconsin River is high and Madison lakes are cold, so fishing those waters is difficult. (dsbait.com)

Jon Steigerwaldt, Great Lakes and upper Midwest forest conservation director for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, discusses the ruffed grouse drumming survey and spring woodcock migration, both of which are under way now. (ruffedgrousesociety.org) Terri Roehrig, secretary of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, describes the landscape changes on her Buffalo County property caused by recent severe flooding. (wiwf.org/landing) Remy Battery president Mike Moeller offers advice for spring boat battery maintenance and invites listeners to attend the Tichigan Car Show, August 28 at the Waterford Town Park. (tichiganlakelions.com, remybattery.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports fair action for bass and small walleyes on Lake Wisconsin, but the Wisconsin River is high and Madison lakes are cold, so fishing those waters is difficult. (dsbait.com)

Charter captain Dumper Dan Welsch reports the DNR has put 50,000 Chinook fingerlings in two net pens on the Sheboygan River and anglers are catching brown trout north of town. (dumperdan.com) Charter captain and hunting guide Eric Moltzan reports on the impact of severe weather events on waterfowl migration on the Mississippi River. (muddymissguideservice.webs.com, wiwf.org) Tick Terminator Brian Anderson offers advice for avoiding tick bites by spraying clothes with permethrin. (lymetickbughub.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports bass action is slow on Lake Mendota, but anglers are catching crappies on the Yahara River (dsbait.com)

Outdoor writer and blogger Patrick Durkin weighs in on key questions Wisconsin residents will have a chance to vote on when the Wisconsin Conservation Congress spring hearings begin on Monday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. (dnr.wisconsin.gov, patrickdurkinoutdoors.com) Barbara Baker, president of the Castle Rock Petenwell Lakes Association, executive director of the Juneau County Visitors Bureau, and owner of Country Cruisin Kayaks and Canoes on the Lemonweir River, talks about the impact of recent flooding on the river and her business, and invites listeners to paddle on one of three trips she offers this summer. (castlerock-petenwell.com, wiwf.org) In the Madison Outdoors Report, D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly shop owner Pat Hasburgh reports some panfish action in shallow bays and inlets on the Madison chain and good stream trout action south of Madison. (dsbait.com)

Charter captain Dan Welsch reports the spring trolling season on Lake Michigan should start soon with early ice-out. He hopes for calmer weather this year, as last year extended periods of high winds made fishing challenging. (dumperdan.com, wiwf.org) Range of Richfield president Jim Babiasz announces April classes, events and sales at the Range. (therangewi.com) Florence County Economic Development director Wendy Gehlhoff and Wisconsin DNR fisheries biologist Greg Matzke talk about spring and summer fishing opportunities in Florence County, Wisconsin. (https://www.exploreflorencecounty.com/, dnr.wisconsin.gov) In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield reports walleyes are hitting on the Wisconsin River, although anglers are catching mostly smaller males. Trout fishing action has been very good on Driftless Area streams. (dsbait.com)

Dan Ebert, principal and consultant with The Ebert Group, talks about the efforts of a new coalition to address the impacts of severe weather events on outdoor recreation in Wisconsin. (https://wiwf.org/) Dr. Paul Reiss, president of Acute Angling, talks about fishing opportunities for giant peacock bass in the Amazon jungle of Brazil. (https://www.acuteangling.com/) Remy Battery president Mike Moeller offers advice for keeping batteries in all recreational vehicles in top working order and says more people are turning to motorcycles, motorbikes, and scooters because of higher fuel prices. (https://remybattery.com/) In the Madison Outdoors Report, Pat Hasburgh, owner of D and S Bait, Tackle and Fly shop in Madison, reports walleyes are starting to move into area rivers, shore anglers are fishing the Madison chain, and trout streams offer good fishing now. (http://www.dsbait.com/)