In the Ashland Area Lake Superior Report, Ashland Smelt Hotline Queen Candace Ferguson reports area snowmobile trails are open, but Chequamegon Bay and most inland lakes are not yet safe for ice fishing. (www.visitashland.com) Jim Babiasz, president of The Range of Richfield, announces January events and classes at the Range. (www.therangewi.com) In the Jiffy Ice Fishing Report, Jim O'Brien, of Dancing with Walleyes Guide Service, reports ice has finally arrived in the Hayward area, although it is still not safe on most larger lakes. (www.jiffyonice.com, www.dancingwithwalleyes.com) In the Madison Outdoors Report, exclusive to podcast and FM 100.5 ESPN broadcast, presented by Hupy & Abraham. Jiffy pro-staffer Ron Barefield reports nighttime open-water walleye action is beginning to slow down, and ice is still not safe in the Madison area. (www.hupy.com) This week's giveaway: A Jiffy Powerhead Cover that will fit most ice augers. To enter the drawing, call 414-297-7554 and leave your name, number and a brief message. You can also email your entry to:
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