Bald eagle numbers are also on the rise. Grant County - A few northern ducks are beginning to show up on the rivers. Hunters are indicating that rutting activity has begun. Raccoon hunters are having good success. Anglers are picking up some bluegills, walleyes and bass in the Mississippi River.
Water levels are on the rise on both rivers.
Iowa County - Small game hunters should have good success with squirrels, rabbits and pheasants due to leaves having fallen. Archery hunters will probably have poor success for some time due to hunting pressure from the four-day Zone T season. Fall fishing is good, but few people are taking advantage of it. Richland County - Turkeys can be observed in abundance in the hay fields and cut corn fields. Northern ducks are making an appearance on the Wisconsin River.