DNR has request of sturgeon spearers
Anyone who spears a sturgeon is asked to register it as soon as possible due to this weekend's forecast.
DNR has request of sturgeon spearers Anyone who spears a sturgeon is asked to register it as soon as possible due to this weekend's forecast. Check out this story on fdlreporter.com: https://fondul.ac/1DoTy9U
Action Reporter Media staff Published 10:57 a.m. CT Feb. 13, 2015 | Updated 7:04 a.m. CT Feb. 14, 2015
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Due to this weekend's forecast, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking for a favor from sturgeon spearers.
Anyone who spears a sturgeon is asked to register the fish as soon as possible.
Due to the chilly temps, fish will freeze in a short amount of time, making the registration process longer and more cumbersome, according to a DNR news alert. When fish are frozen, it's more difficult to make an incision to determine the sex and reproductive stage of the sturgeon.
Wind chills are expected to range between -10 and -20 on Saturday, with wind gusts as high as 35 mph. The temperature is expected to drop to around 1 by 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday night's low could be around -12, but it will feel like -20 to -30 with wind chill factors.
It won't be much warmer on Sunday, with a high near 7 and low around 2.
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