Lafayette County - Small game hunting conditions are good in Lafayette County. There is not enough ice for ice fishing. Snowmobiling conditions are poor. Columbia County - Lake Columbia offers year round open water fishing with good largemouth and smallmouth action. Some bluegills are being caught at Whalen's Grade and the Harmony Grove canals.
Most ice is in unsafe condition.
Warmer weather is providing good rabbit hunting throughout Columbia County. Late season pheasant hunters should be having success as there are many birds in the area. Dane County - Some ice fishing is being done on Cherokee, but all lakes are open. Travel on any ice is NOT recommended at this time. Warmer weather is helping in getting people out for the late bow season.