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Just wanted to vent went to a river Ive never been to to go carp shooting today and it turns out it is closed from march 6 to april 20th for spearing and shooting ruff fish. grr they want them all destroyed yet the dnr do dumb things like that so I had to fish for them instead got about 30 still but would of been more fun to shoot them and I could of got alot more. Lost about as many or more as I caught.

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Yeah I hear ya. It sucks we have to wait... Anyways the reason for the closure is to allow for a good buffalo spawn because they are a native fish and have comercial fishing value to WI... Don't see why they can't just close itto buffaloonlybut I supose its because of stupid people who don't knowwhat they are shooting at.WCL

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I never knew that was the reason for it. Is it for all rivers then? Because I have speared suckers in the menomonee river and have been checked by the warden in past years and their wasnt ever a problem. Well at least now I know the reason why. I hear you that it should just be closed for buffalo but what can you do thanks for the reason why you cantI couldnt figure it out.

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I hope the closure doesn't coincide with the carp spawn too.

How did you find out it was closed? Were you stopped by an officer whileyou were doing it? Was he cool about it and let you leave without a hassle?

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Their was a sign by the parking spot that said it on their. I wanted to just do it anyways but didnt want to take the risk.
here are some pictures of what we caught they were in their pretty think already.

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pictures

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Nice catch and very nicely taken pic.
Those Wisconsin carp are a bit hairier than the ones I see south of the border. ;)

Only 12 more days until you can go tear them up properly.

You guys coming down to theWonder Lake shoot June 2nd?
It's not that far of a drive from Beer-town.

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No it doesn't interfere at all with the carp spawn. They don't get goin here real good till about the 2nd and 3rd week of May...
Talk about shootin them out of season. Yeah we went out and shot a ton of fish one day two years ago not knowing about the law either two weeks early. Would actually be this weekend if ya think about it. Anyways we shot about 125 illegal fish I guess you could say, about a 50/50 mix of buff and carp with a few dogs in the mix,but as you said we had the same thing happen with the warden. He checked us and didn't even care. All he asked for was to see our fishing license. Either he didn't know the law either or didn't care... Definitly can't wait for the opener though. Gotta finish puttin lights on my boat tomorrow. WCL

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You have to look at the spearing regs, which are the bow fish regs too, and see where you can and can't shoot. Most place in the southern half of WI are open to shooting all year. Most big rivers and the northern portion of WI are closed for that time period. WCL

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Bulzeye.
Where is this wonder lake shoot I have never heard of it? I am interested though if you could let me know some more information. If you could let me know how I could get the details of the shoot that would be great.

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It's a nicedaytime shoot on a calm, shallow lake.
Good prizes andfood.
Duane and his partners do a great job on this one every year.


Wonder Lake location...
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addt ohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address& amp;popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&nam e=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=&amp ;city=wonder+lake&state=il&zipcode=

Shoot info... from the Wonder Lake Sportsman's Club's website on 4/10/07. Check this link for changes and updates closer to the shoot.
http://www.wonderlakelive.com/wlsc/smc_carpshoot.html
The flyer below has a link to the specific meeting site.











Fees
Kids 15 & under are Free,1 Man $20, 2 Man, $40, 3 Man $60 (Per Team)

Registration
Begins at 4:30 AM day of the shoot, and will run until 8 AM.

Location
South Beach of Wonder Lake IL. The event this year is not at Center Beach where we have held it in years past. We will be at a similar venue 2/3 Mile south of Center Beach on East Lakeshore Dr. Beach is located between Pheasant Rd. and Beach Rd. which is easiest to access by turning onto them from East Wonder Lake Road, rather then traveling down East Lakeshore Drive from Center Beach which tends to be narrow in some areas. We will have Navigation signs posted at the corners of the main intersections to assist you. Internet Mapping Directions


Rules
• Boats are required for Non-Wonder Lake Residents as there is no Shore Access available, Guest Pass for Lake provided at time of Registration
• Compete for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place BAA Certificates & a Cash Prize (for First Place only) for the MOST Fish brought in. Kids 15 & under will compete for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Trophies for the MOST fish Brought In.
• Optional Buy-In Competition for Big Fish. $5 Entry Fee for Individual Bracket, $10 Entry Fee for 2 Man Teams, and $15 Entry Fee for 3 Man Teams, BAA Certificates & Cash Prize for 1st Place only
• Hot Dogs, Soda & Water will be available throughout the event. We’ll continue to cook afterwards so we all can enjoy good food and good company. Come on out and experience a great time with us!!!!!
• The Awards Ceremony for All Three Brackets will Begin at 12:30 PM at Center Beach
• Throughout the Event, there will be available for Purchase, Raffle Tickets for Door Prizes and a 50/50. The Raffles will be held after the awards Ceremony. All proceeds from this event go towards the conservation of Wonder Lake.

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I might have to see about getting some people togather and giving it a shot sounds like fun. Is the shooting easy or a little difficult?/hard to find/is the lake clear?

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The water is not clear, but at that time of year we should see a fair amount of tails and fins sticking up. There are several large mudflats that are barely deep enough for a troller. Lots of carp in there. Even seen them out in the deeper water surfacing in schools.

Bring down everybody that shoots, and even a new guy if you want.
I have an extra bow somebody can use. Let me know so I don't promise it to anyone else. There will be at least 2 other Wisconsin shooters there from the Racine area too.

Oh, and as you probably read, everybody needs to be in a boat since the shore is all privately owned.

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Ya ill let know. We wouldnt need abow everyone who would come has their own bow.

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Great.
Hope to see you there.