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waterwolf
Posted 10/2/2003 4:24 PM (#8327)
Subject: Sturgeon


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Location: Chicago		When does sturgeon season begin? Does anyone have any advice on catching sturgeon on the wolf? I usually hook into several every year while fishing for white bass but have never targeted them. Any info would be appreciated.
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tyee
Posted 10/2/2003 4:29 PM (#8328 - in reply to #8327)
Subject: RE: Sturgeon



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Waterwolf, There is no hook and line season on the wolf you should not be targeting them either. The only season is spearing on Winnebago in February.
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Tyee
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Shep
Posted 10/2/2003 8:10 PM (#8332 - in reply to #8328)
Subject: RE: Sturgeon



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There is a season on the WI RIver. I thought it was in September sometime, but not sure. Have to check the regs.
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jackglasseye
Posted 10/3/2003 8:06 AM (#8335 - in reply to #8327)
Subject: RE: Sturgeon


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Location: Oshkosh,WI		Check the season when and where here!

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/fish/seasons/lakesturgeon....
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waterwolf
Posted 10/3/2003 8:52 AM (#8337 - in reply to #8327)
Subject: RE: Sturgeon


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Location: Chicago		No hook and line season you say. I did not know that. I just assumed that since it was legal on the WI river it was legal on the wolf. Nevertheless, I always seem to hook into several of them every year while fishing for other species. I release them of course as I have much respect for the sturgeon and am well aware that they are illegal to keep. What is the proper thing to do when you hook into a sturgeon? Should I cut my line when I have identified the fish as a sturgeon? Can I net him and snap a picture before releasing him?
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chris5150
Posted 10/3/2003 4:47 PM (#8350 - in reply to #8337)
Subject: RE: Sturgeon


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I beleive it is illegal to even take them out of the water if you hook into one.
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Brad B
Posted 10/3/2003 6:50 PM (#8351 - in reply to #8350)
Subject: RE: Sturgeon


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Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin		I talked to the DNR in Oshkosh about this last year. You may bring the fish into the boat to retrieve your bait (remove the hook) and take a quick photo. To handle the fish in a manner that might harm it, placing it in the livewell, or releasing it in a rough manner will get you a ticket sure as can be...

It is illegal to target them. That will get you a ticket as well.
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Posted 10/6/2003 2:37 AM (#8409 - in reply to #8327)
Subject: RE: Sturgeon


Ive taken many a sturgeon in my 20 years of fishing the wolf. The DNR is full of it there are plenty of sturgeons in the river too many actually
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