Cold weather has put a damper on all fishing activity. The rut is at its peak, and numerous bucks can be seen from vehicles while traversing the area. Archery hunters are having great success. Waterfowl hunters are having limited success on the Wisconsin River due to many of the backwaters being frozen. Northern mallards have left the area.
Small game hunting success is good due to high visibility in the woods.
Grouse hunters are having limited success due to low populations of grouse. Lafayette County - The rut is on, and deer are very active. However, archery hunters are having only moderate success. Small game hunters are having good success. Crawford County - Archers are getting some nice bucks in coulee country.