Walleye are biting near wing dams and panfish and crappie are active in the backwaters on the Mississippi in Grant County. Trout are still biting on Devil's Lake and fish were active at the Indianford and Monterey Dams. With the northern and western ruffed grouse season openers just around the corner, deer bow season is not far behind. Taking time now to check out your tree stand can prevent serious injury later. Nearly 30 percent of all hunters suffer a tree-stand related fall.
Many accidents occur while climbing into or down from a stand.
Please make sure steps, ladders and supports are secure and solid and have a safe season. A new report is put on the line each week. The digital voice recorder the department uses for the audio line is currently malfunctioning. Now is a good time to enjoy the Northern Highland - American Legion State Forest, as the trails are quiet and the campgrounds peaceful. Insect problems are at a minimum as well.