Wis DNR Outdoor Report

[Lee Borgersen]

      Wisconsin Outdoor Report

February 28, 2020


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Sandill cranes have started rerturning to Wisconsin. - Photo credit: Jack Bartholmai.
Sandhill cranes have started returning to Wisconsin.Photo credit: Jack Bartholmai.

Outdoor Report is your weekly snapshot for all things outdoors from across the state. Here is a brief look at what Wisconsin has in store for you this week.

Last weekend's warm weather spurred some thoughts of spring! The end of winter is near. Anglers won't have to wait too much longer for an excellent late-ice panfish bite -- the ice around the edges of local lakes is starting to get thin, especially at the boat landings. Remember that ice fishing shacks need to be removed daily after March 8 south of Highway 64.

There is still plenty of snow up north for various winter activities, but winter recreation enthusiasts will have to deal with ice and crusty conditions. Snowmobile trails are in good shape in the northern third of the state on the travelwisoconsin.com Snow Conditions Report. Cross-country ski trail conditions remain good to excellent in many locations. The sun has a little more warmth, so trails warm-up and may get soft before they freeze up again during the night.

Sandhill cranes and red-winged blackbirds are starting to be spotted, but snowy owls are still being seen, as well.

[LPS]

I will keep my eyes peeled for them.  Thanks Lee.