Water levels are still low enough to provide sandbars for camping. A lot of wildflowers are booming at the Avoca Prairie and there are many along the riverway natural areas. Crawford County - While attending your local county fair be sure to visit the DNR booth for the latest in information and outdoor education. With hunting seasons fast approaching, now is the time to start looking for and signing up for that hunter safety class you need. Volunteer instructors throughout the state are now preparing for their fall classes.
Many states require hunters to be a certified hunter safety class graduate before they can hunt.
Richland County - Trout fishing activity has tapered off on area streams. A few fly fisherman report having average success. Many local anglers are continuing to have good success catching catfish along the Wisconsin River. Stinkbaits and chicken livers remain the hot baits. Hunters are getting geared up for the upcoming hunting seasons.