I don't know how IL is, but I'm not really comparing the two either. There are reasonable measures you can take based on actual science, and then there are assinine and unnecessary measures, that are not based on any sense, and I feel like the WI DNR is in that range some of the time.

I know you're not comparing the two. Just stating my experience. If the Wisconsin DNR is maintaining a statewide multispecies trophy fishery by doing what they are doing, so be it. Sturgeon Bay is not only an incredible bass fishery, but a trophy walleye and salmonoid, fishery where one can catch a fish of a lifetime. Well known lakes like Delavan, Geneva, Big Green, Mendota, Winnebago, the lakes and flowages in Hayward, as well as the smaller lessor known lakes are all quality fisheries. I've been fishing Door County for almost 40 years and the bass fishing has never been better. I give credit to the DNR and the gobies.  

I think it is much more likely the food than the DNR. How can culling fish drastically affect anything? They are still being let go.

Wisc seems the place to be, crazy fisheries, the best place in the US to shoot a B&C Whitetail....

MN has some silly-@ss rules and regs too, (ever pick up a MN Fishing Regs booklet? IT's like reading "War & Peace"- lol)- BUT, I'd consider the MN/WI/MI/SD fisheries to be nothing short of astounding for LMB and SMB!

 

And this is coming from someone who spent most of their life in Florida, fishing nearby States like AL, GA, LA, Etc. (I love the South!)

 

But, I know of NO other place in the US where you can consistently catch and put together 25 LB (plus) bags so easily. (Go look what it takes to win a basic Club tourney!)

 

SO, putting up with culling rules and bizarre restrictions don't bother me as much.

 

What bothers me about MN/WI is the 6 months of "hard water" that keeps me from fishing at all! (lol)

That is a fish dreams are made for.   He is barely smiling.  Think it is the strain from lifting that girl?

 

 

Jeff

 

Jeff, I think he is still in shock!

unless they applied for and received an  "exception" from the Wis. DNR, there is a no culling rule in Wis. BASS was given an "exception" for the 2 Tourneys they held last year. However, most tourneys do not get that.   

 

Edit: Thanks to Gov. Walker culling is perfectly legal in WI bass tournaments these days. Prior to him signing the bill however it was not legal, although it was done quite often...

Wisc seems the place to be, crazy fisheries, the best place in the US to shoot a B&C Whitetail....

haha yessir

walker did a lot for you sportsman in that state

Wow that's a monster smallie

d**n, what a true pig, fish of a lifetime