DNR cites Milwaukee-area men for gross overfishing
MADISON, Wis. -- Wildlife officials have arrested 13 Milwaukee-area men for catching more than 2,238 fish on the Chippewa flowage in northern Wisconsin.
Department of Natural Resources officials say the men were arrested on May 21 after a number of anonymous tips. Warden Supervisor Rick Rosen said officials believe more people are involved. Rosen said some anglers may have been tipped off that DNR officials were on the way and left.
The fish some large mouth bass, but were mostly pan fish like crappies and blue gills. DNR officials say wardens needed six hours to count all the fish.
The men, who range in age from 34 to 74, face up to $71,280 in total forfeitures and restitution. DNR spokesman Jim Bishop says they were part of a church group.
The Chippewa flowage is a premiere vacation destination for many anglers.
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