The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced it is proceeding with the process to allow commercial fishing for lake trout in Lake Michigan. The DNR’s decision to give a “yes” in principle to commercial take of lake trout in Lake Michigan is a significant change for Wisconsin fisheries management. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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