Final Days Approaching for Ice Shanties
Deadlines Approaching For Ice Shanties
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Department of Natural Resources wants ice anglers to start thinking about packing up their shanties.
The deadline for clearing the shacks off Wisconsin-Iowa boundary waters was last week. The deadline for Minnesota boundary waters is Thursday. The Michigan boundary water deadline is March 15.
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. March 5, anglers can't keep their shanties overnight on inland waters south of Highway 64 unless they occupy them. Anglers north of Highway 64 must remove their shanties daily beginning at 12:01 a.m. March 19 unless they stay in them overnight.
The DNR is urging anglers to get their shanties off the ice ahead of the deadlines. Agency officials say open water is appearing on more southern lakes and ice along shorelines has grown thin, making access treacherous.
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Visit the links below to learn more about winter weather preparations and how you can keep you and your family safe this season: Severe Winter Weather
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Winter Travel
Interested in a little getaway this winter? Check out some snowy sites that are sure to bring you and your family joy this season.
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Bike along the Truckee River, hop on a carriage ride, or visit Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum!
Stowe, Vermont
Check out the home of Ben and Jerry, at the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, visit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, or tempt your taste buds with Laughing Moon Chocolates.
Denver, Colorado
See Mile High Stadium, up close and personal, visit the Children's Museum of Denver, or just enjoy the beauty and shopping of the downtown area.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Do some fly fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters, hike or bike at Sun Valley White Clouds, or go indoors and take up some bowling at Sun Valley Lodge.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Visit the largest mall in America ... the Mall of America! With more than 500 stores, an indoor theme park, aquarium, and a miniature golf course, it will be a sure hit for the whole family!
Check out some other fun destinations and more about the destinations above here!
All About Sledding!
- Is the sled cracked or damaged?
- Feet first!
- Wear Layers
- Buddy system!
- Purchase the best sled.
CLICK HERE for all of the details about snow sledding!
Family Fun
 | How to Build Your Own Bird Feeders |
~ Portly Penguin
~ Snowman Cotton Ball Craft
~ Salt Crystal Snowflake
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