Fish and Wildlife

Big Bear

Its tough to discuss the creatures that abound in and around Nelson Lake without talking about black bears.

Ursus Americanus is the most common bear in the world and is on the IUCN ( International Union for Conservation of Nature, a wildlife watchdog group) "least concern" list because of the black bear's widespread distribution and increasing populations. In fact, there are twice as many black bears as all the other bears combined. "Blackie's" population in Wisconsin, as most of us know, is ....
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MINNOWS AS BAIT

Preventing the spread of VHS (Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia) Fish Virus
New Rules in effect, November 2007

Statewide emergency regulations ban moving live fish and water between lakes.

For detailed information regarding prevention of VHS (Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia) fish disease, follow this link: (dnr.wi.gov/fish/vhs_prevent.html).

dnr.wi.gov/fish/regulations/ - Fishing Regulations

dnr.wi.gov/fish/regulations/2011/cededbaglimits.html - Bag Limits