The Lower Wisconsin River has been very low, making navigation difficult. Recent rains have raised water levels in the Eau Claire Area, which has slowed the recent success walleye anglers there have enjoyed. Archery hunters are having very good success, though hunters using bait are not doing as well. Deer are feeding on acorns. Grouse and woodcock hunters are having very spotty success.
Areas affected by last year's ice storm seem to have greatly reduced numbers of birds.
Fewer squirrels are being seen in the area, too, due to last year's ice storms. All the leaves are down and burning permits are still required. The Flambeau and Chippewa rivers are good producers. Crappies and panfish are being caught on small minnows. The Zone T hunting season in southern Adams County provided hunters with an excellent early season deer hunting experience.