This week, Dan Small Outdoors Radio features Wisconsin DNR upland wildlife ecologist Mark Witecha, Deer Fest promoter Hugh McAloon, charter captain “Dumper” Dan Welsch and fishing guide Ron Barefield. Jeff plants fall food plots. Dan reports on last weekend’s Wisconsin Outdoor Communicators Association conference in Eagle River.

In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Wisconsin DNR upland wildlife ecologist Mark Witecha discusses the apparent decline in ruffed grouse numbers and explains the emergency rule-making process that could lead to a shortened grouse season for 2018. (www.dnr.wi.gov, http://ruffedgrousesociety.org/WI-Grouse-Season-Proposal?utm_source=WI+Proposed+Season+Changes+-+Email&utm_campaign=WI+Season+Proposal&utm_medium=email#.W1dT2NhKjGJ, www.hupy.com)

Deer Fest promoter Hugh McAloon talks about events and activities at this year’s Deer Fest, Aug. 3-5 at Washington County Fair Park and invites all veterans and active military in uniform to get in free on Sunday. (www.deerfest.com)

Charter captain “Dumper” Dan Welsch reports good mixed-bag trout and salmon action on Lake Michigan off Sheboygan and invites listeners to enjoy a meal at Sprecher’s Restaurant and Bistro. (www.dumperdan.com, http://sprecherspubsheboygan.com/)

In the Madison Outdoors Report, McFarland guide Ron Barefield, reports on fishing action on the Madison Chain, Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin River. (www.pappastradingpost.com, www.fisherkingwinery.com.)

Contact: Dan Small at 414-588-4082 or dan@dansmalloutdoors.com