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	Podcast:		Local Features by WXPR
	Episode:		Fight off Cabin Fever with Winter Hunting
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:03:48
	Publish Date:		2019-01-14 05:00:00
	Description:		Cabin fever can strike without warning as the winter wears on. In this week’s Wildlife Matters , the Masked Biologist reminds us there are still some ways to get outside and stay active. I have observed over time that the outdoorsman calendar becomes pretty singular this time of year. Well, it really bottlenecks starting with firearms deer season. Prior to that, people are fishing for fall muskie and walleye, going grouse hunting, duck hunting, archery deer hunting, but that typically funnels to firearms deer season. After that, it seems the average Northwoods sportsman’s next question is “how thick is the ice?” Ice fishing then becomes the focus until the ice begins to break up in spring. There is a smattering of interest in turkey hunting after that, until the walleye opener. Then it is all fishing all the time for most folks I know. I would remind you, though, that there are some great opportunities to get in the woods right now today and hunt. Typically, ruffed grouse stays open
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