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When you plan to tackle sand, snow, or mud, deflate your tires to improve your traction by decreasing the tire footprint. Maintain momentum, and if your wheels start spinning in the sand or snow, ease off the gas a bit. In mud, keep the wheels spinning to help clear the mud from the tires.
HARD OBSTACLES When you approach large rocks, logs, or ditches during off-road driving, take them at an angle, so only one tire engages the obstacle and the other three remain on level ground to maximize traction. Place one tire on the obstacle, then drive over it slowly to help protect the underside of your vehicle.
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Always have an escape plan in case your trek doesn’t turn out as expected. However, you can increase your odds of safely taking on hills by approaching them straight on for maximum traction to all four tires. Use the highest gear possible to comfortably take the hill. Having the right vehicles and tires makes for an unparalleled off-roading experience, according to Pearse Umlauf, president and CEO of Jeep Jamboree. “Jeep Jamborees are off-road adventure weekends that bring down-toearth people to enjoy their Jeep 4x4s in the outdoors,” said Umlauf, who works to coordinate operations for safe use and maintenance of off-road vehicle trails in the U.S. and worldwide. He noted that BFGoodrich Tires will be the official tire of Jeep Jamboree in 2017. When you are ready to head to the backcountry, Del Albright, OffRoad Motorsports Hall of Famer, and
Taking the road less traveled requires special equipment and knowledge of how to handle a vehicle on different surfaces. Off roading can be a lot of fun, but make sure you know what you’re doing before you head out on your adventure.
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pring has sprung and thoughts to outdoor activities are filling everyone’s head. As winter wraps up, people in the state are thinking about summer activities. Sportsmen (and women) all over are busy uncovering the boats, ATVs and motorcycles, dusting off the tackle boxes and pulling out the camping equipment. It’s been far too long since the golfers
have been able to hit the links with any regularity. And biking (or hiking) through the countryside had a big appeal right now. Fishing season opens May 6. Are you ready? Have you restrung the poles? Picked up that fancy new lure? Checked the DNR’s fishing report at dnr.wi.gov? If not, you’d better get a move on. In this edition of the Sportsman’s Guide, we have information on the warm-
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Wisconsin fishing licenses, stamps, tags needed for all anglers over age 16 Wisconsin residents who are 16 years old or older need a fishing license to fish in any waters of the state. Residents need a fishing license to take rough fish by hand, hook and line or to spear fish where allowed. Residents do not need a fishing license to take smelt, rough fish, or minnows with nets, traps, and seines of legal size. (Obtain the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Guide to Wisconsin Spearing, Netting, and Bait Harvest Regulations for additional regulations). Nonresidents who are 16 years old or older need a nonresident fishing license to fish in Wisconsin waters with hook and line. Nonresidents need a fishing license to take rough fish by hand, hook and line, or to spear fish where allowed. Nonresidents of any age need a fishing license to take smelt, spear fish, or to take rough fish and minnows using nets, traps, and seines of legal size. Nonresidents may not sell minnows or smelt. (Obtain the DNR’s Guide to Wisconsin Spearing, Netting, and Bait Harvest Regulations for additional regulations). Fishing licenses are sold at DNR Service Centers, License Sales Agents, or for an additional fee, over the phone at (877)
WILICEN (945-4236) or online at dnr. wi.gov. Groups of disabled persons on fishing excursions conducted by nonprofit organizations may not need fishing licenses. Well in advance of your event, contact the WDNR Bureau of Customer Service and Licensing, (888) 936-7463 or (608) 266-2621 for more information. All annual licenses are valid from date of purchase through March 31, 2017.
Licenses • Resident individual (annual) fishing
license, $20 • Resident one-day fishing license, $8 – In the event the angler purchases an annual fishing license later in the same license year, the cost of the one-day license will apply towards the purchase of the annual fishing license. • Resident combination (husband and wife) license, $31 – Issued to a legally married husband and wife who meet residency requirements. • Resident sports license $60 – This license allows for fishing and hunting of
small game and gun deer. (Nonresident fee, $275) • Resident junior sports license (10-17 years old), $35 – (Nonresident fee, $36) • Resident reduced-rate fishing license, $7 – Required of anglers 16 and 17 years of age and anglers 65 years of age and older. Residents born before 1927 do not need a fishing license. Simply carry proof of age when fishing. Nonresident senior citizens must purchase a regular nonresident license. • Resident conservation patron license, $165 – This license serves as a substitute for separate licenses and stamps for annual fishing, inland trout fishing, Great Lakes trout and salmon fishing, hook and line lake sturgeon harvest, hunting small game, turkey, pheasant, deer, waterfowl, archer hunting, and trapping (trapping for residents and qualified nonresidents only). You also receive an admission sticker for state parks, state forests and state trails, and a one-year subscription to Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. (Nonresident fee $600) • Resident junior conservation patron license (10–17 years old), $75 – (Nonresident fee $77) • Resident annual fishing licenses for the
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disabled, $7 – Anglers must provide one of the following as proof: Social Security Disability Award Notice issued within the past year, Letter from Social Security Administration advising the customer is currently receiving disability benefits, Letter or Notice of Railroad Retirement Disability, or signed statement from a licensed physician or optometrist indicating that the customer’s sight is impaired to the degree that he/she cannot read ordinary newspaper print with or without corrective glasses. Discount applies to resident fishing license only. Disabled nonresidents need to buy a regular nonresident license. • Resident annual disabled veteran’s fishing license, $3 – Veterans must provide one of the following as proof: Veteran’s Disability Award Letter showing benefits are being paid for a disability of 70 percent or more, or Letter from Veterans Administration that indicates customer is receiving benefits for a service-related disability of 70 percent or more. Nonresident disabled veterans must purchase a regular nonresident license. • Free annual resident armed forces fishing license for members of the U.S. armed forces who exhibit proof that they are in active service with the armed forces and that they are a resident on furlough or leave (includes the inland trout and Great Lakes salmon
stamps). • Nonresident individual (annual) fishing license, $50 • Nonresident one-day fishing license, $10 – In the event the angler purchases an annual fishing license later in the same license year, the cost of the one-day license will apply towards the purchase of the annual fishing license. • Nonresident 4-day individual license,  $24 • Nonresident 15-day individual license, $28 • Nonresident 15-day family license, $40 – Includes children 16-17 years old (Note: Family licenses do not include grandchildren ages 16-17 years old). • Nonresident annual family license, $65 – Includes children 16-17 years old (Note: Family licenses do not include grandchildren ages 16-17 years old). • Annual Inland Trout Stamp Privilege (residents and nonresidents), $10 – See the Guide to Wisconsin Trout Fishing Regulations 2012-13 for license restrictions. Required in addition to your fishing license to fish trout on tributaries to Lake Superior and all inland waters, except Green Bay and Lake Michigan tributaries up to the first dam or lake. • Annual Great Lakes Trout and Salmon
Stamp Privilege (residents and nonresidents), $10 – Required in addition to your fishing license to fish trout or salmon on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Green Bay and the tributaries of Lake Michigan and Green Bay up to the first dam or lake. • Two-day Sports fishing license for residents and nonresidents, $14 – This license entitles a resident or nonresident to fish the outlying waters of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Green Bay, as well as Lake Michigan and Green Bay tributaries upstream to the first dam or lake. License includes the Great Lakes Trout and Salmon stamp privilege. • Two-day Inland Lake Trout Fishing License (residents only), $14 – This license authorizes fishing for trout on inland lakes. A trout stamp is not required • Hook and Line Lake Sturgeon Harvest Tag, $20 – Anglers who intend to harvest a lake sturgeon must purchase this tag first, regardless of age or need for a fishing license. Harvest tags are available for either inland waters or Wisconsin/Michigan boundary waters. A fishing license is required to fish for sturgeon (unless you are exempt), but a harvest tag is not required for catch and release sturgeon fishing (Nonresident fee $50) For more information, visit dnr.wi.gov.
2017-18 fishing seasons Opening day for Wisconsin fishing is traditionally the first Saturday in May. Hook and line fishing for many species of fish on many Wisconsin waters begins on that day. However, to better manage Wisconsin fisheries, season dates are often specific to the species of fish as well as the water body. For a complete listing of all Wisconsin’s fishing seasons, visit drn.wi.gov.
General inland trout May 6 (5 a.m.) to Oct. 15 General inland fishing May 6 to March 4, 2018 Largemouth bass Northern Zone May 6 to March 4, 2018 Southern Zone May 6 to March 4, 2018 Smallmouth bass Northern Zone – catch and release May 6 to June 16 Northern Zone harvest June 17 to March 4, 2019
Southern Zone May 6 to March 4, 2019 Musky Northern Zone May 27 to Nov. 30 Southern Zone May 6 to Dec. 31
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Safety will make you a happy camper Ah, nature. Besides the mosquitoes, nothing says summer like a getaway to the great outdoors. As you wind down from the stress of packing up and driving to the cottage or campsite, the CSA Group, a leader in testing and certification, wants to remind you to stay safe on land and water this summer with these tips.
Boats and cottages Always wear a personal flotation device
and never consume alcohol while operating any vehicle. Make sure that certified carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are properly installed outside all sleeping areas. When opening your cottage for the season, carefully inspect all appliances and electrical cords for damage from rodents or insects. Ensure boats and cottages are equipped with proper emergency safety equipment, including first aid kits and fire extinguishers.
CO and smoke alarms Carbon monoxide is a silent killer.
To prevent CO poisoning, fuel-burning equipment should only be used in wellventilated areas.
Test each unit at least once a month because the threat doesn’t take a vacation. Change the batteries at least twice a year. A good routine is to change them at the same time you reset your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Be sure to use the correct type of batteries. Follow the manufacturer’s detailed operating instructions.
Camping stoves and lanterns Fuel-burning equipment such as stoves,
lanterns and cookers should only be lit outdoors and at least nine feet from tents, combustible materials and vehicles. Before use, carefully inspect parts for leaks, blockages or damage. Keep flammable clothing (and eyebrows) away from open flames, and carefully monitor children and pets around fuel burning devices. Before packing up equipment, make sure it is completely turned off and cool to the touch. Have a great and safe summer – and don’t forget the bug spray and sunscreen. For more information on CSA Group visit www.csagroup.org. (METRO CREATIVE)
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Sotherland added. “There’s a lot of nuances to metal work, especially fabricating a bike.” ohn Sotherland has been building Sotherland believes that the uniqueness bicycles for decades between his of bicycles is a thing of beauty. days at Schwinn Paramount in “A bicycle is a cross between an auto Waterford and now as owner of chassis and jewelry. You’ve got to have Sotherland Custom Bicycle in the structural capacity to hold up a person Whitewater. going 50 miles per hour safely and not Now he is sharing that scare you, but it has to be beautiful like passion with others in one-on-one jewelry,” Sotherland said. “It’s kind of experiences. Sotherland is now teaching clients how to build a bike and letting them neat taking a handful of stuff and making it into something you can ride around the sit in on the building process, a practice he world on, and be involved in the process of started last fall. creating it.” “It’s different than a classroom. There’s After working at Schwinn Paramount in only a couple of places that teach people Waterford, he worked in various places for framework,” Sotherland said, adding that Schwinn. To this day, he still uses the same those institutions typically do not allow students to work one-on-one with someone practices that he was taught in Waterford, which was the “right way” to build a or with high-end material. bicycle, he said. “I take a different approach. It’s very personal. It’s an intimate-type thing because “I got the proper education at Schwinn,” I’m teaching them how to use their hands,” he said. “I learned the Schwinn way
because they had a lot of test materials for processes because of their teachings and research. That’s what I follow.” “Safety first. I don’t want people to have crashes because of experimental design,” he added. “So, it’s tradition. That’s what I teach.” One project for Sotherland with a client typically takes 30 hours. He said time can vary on a client’s aptitude, but they will get the same quality product after projects are completed. “The goal with teaching is to produce a Sotherland-quality level with their participation. I keep them from getting in trouble, and depending on the student’s aptitude, it determines their level of participation. But, they will get the same quality when it’s finished. It just depends on them, as far as what they get to do and how much they learn when they leave after the project,” he said.
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Sotherland keeps to the window of approximately 30 hours to keep lessons on a timely schedule and not interfere with other clients’ lessons. If he is working on the bicycle on his own, he said, he will typically get the project done more quickly, but he wants to allow for more time to educate the clients, so he pads the schedule. While the sessions with clients won’t produce proficient bicycle makers, it will give people a start on developing the skill. “I’m not turning out competent frame builders necessarily, but I’m getting them started. It takes a lot of practice to be good,” Sotherland said. “You make a lot of mistakes along the way. Some make more than others, and some mistakes can be quite costly. One tube on a bike costs $4050, and when you make a mistake, that’s really expensive scrap.”
GETTING STARTED Sotherland has discussions after potential clients submit inquiries regarding the one-on-one sessions. He first determines if the bicycle the client wants to work on is something he produces. He does not weld at all and he does not produce dual-suspension bicycles. He uses steel and produces double-diamond
bicycles, which are bikes that are not hinged. After determining if the desired bike is something he is able to produce, Sotherland then works with clients to determine a schedule that is manageable for both him and the client. If a potential client can come to an agreement with him on a schedule, he will then move ahead in working with the client. Clients can be based in Whitewater or the surrounding area. He said he takes clients from Madison and Milwaukee as well. “The people that are able to drive, I’ll rearrange my schedule,” he said. “I’m able to work nights. I work early in the morning. I work weekends. So basically, it is whatever makes sense to give the customers the best experience.” However, clients may hail from outside those areas also. If clients come from Chicago or any other area that may be farther away than Madison or Milwaukee, Sotherland will do his best to accommodate that person’s schedule. “The timing of the class is more condensed because of hotel accommodations,” Sotherland said. Then, Sotherland will determine the cost of the session, which depends foremost on the type of the bicycle that will be produced. In addition to that cost, the 30
hours of class time costs $1,500. “It starts with people’s curiosity. Next, it’s the desire. Next is the time and the money. It’s not for everyone, but it’s special.” However, for the people who would enjoy the experience, Sotherland said it is one of a kind. “It sure is fun to ride a bike, especially one that you make.” Sotherland began scheduling sessions for clients in March. His availability does vary. Sotherland also runs BicycleWise & Sports Fitness in Whitewater. During his offseason between the customizing and Bicyclewise is when he ramps up for possible one-on-one sessions. “The next sign up will be for next season. I fabricate when the bugs aren’t out,” he said. “I get bikes done before the bugs come out because when the bugs come out, the bikes come out. Bicyclewise has priority when there are bugs. Sotherland has priority when there’s no bugs. So basically, November, December, January, February (and) March is when I fabricate. It’s reciprocal for bicycle riding for most people.” For more information or to inquire about future sessions, call (262) 473-4730. Sotherland Custom Bicycle is in the same building as BicycleWise & Sports Fitness at 1155 West Main Street, Whitewater.
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steps to reach 100 3 FEELING YOUTHFUL AND HEALTHY people alive past the age of 100. However, these findings come at a time when the life expectancy of Americans has declined for the first time in two decades and one in two adults is living with at least one chronic disease. “To reach their longevity goals, Americans can no longer afford to put their health on the back burner,” says Dr. Andrea Klemes, chief medical officer at MDVIP. “Most people don’t wait until they’re 60 to start saving for retirement. The same should go for their health, where making small investments today can pay big dividends many years down the road.” Many chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, are preventable through simple lifestyle changes. Still, nearly two out of three Boomers and Gen Xers admit they could be
doing a better job of exercising regularly, eating well and maintaining a healthy weight. The key to greater longevity is prioritizing your health now – when you’re well – to prevent problems later on. Whether you’re age 38 or 68, arm yourself with the right knowledge and tools to set realistic health goals and help you stay on track to achieving them. You can start today by asking three questions:
What’s your number? When’s the last time you had your blood pressure or cholesterol levels checked? Maintain a current record of your vitals and lab results along with your family history. Make sure you
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What will your life be like when you turn 100? A century ago the question seemed almost flippant, a needless consideration for most people, but today it’s very real. The percentage of people living to 100 has grown almost 66 percent in the last 30 years, according to U.S. News and World Report. The MDVIP Health and Longevity Survey reveals that more than half of Baby Boomers and Generation Xers want to live past the age of 90. More than a quarter want to live beyond 100. The majority from both generations also believe advances in science and technology are going to keep more
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discuss these details with your doctor, who can help identify your risk for certain conditions and suggest lifestyle changes based on the results. For example, if you know you have pre-diabetes or are at a moderate risk for developing heart disease, you can work with your doctor on modifying your diet and increasing your physical activity. These data points serve as an important guide in managing your health and can be the difference between preventing an issue and treating it.
What’s up, doc? Going to the doctor is an essential component of maintaining good health but choosing the right doctor directly affects the benefit of each visit. Surprisingly, the survey revealed that one out of three Gen Xers avoid going to the doctor out of fear of finding something wrong. It’s important to find a primary care doctor you trust, who makes you feel at ease and takes the time to know you
and your medical history. “Having Dr. Gassner on my side has been the best medicine,” says Rose Demitrack, a 101-year-old patient of MDVIP-affiliated physician Dr. Lawrence Gassner in Phoenix, Arizona. “He spends time with me and makes sure I’m doing the right things. Plus he always makes me laugh, which is one secret to staying young. I may be older than most, but I still feel young on the inside.” In the current healthcare environment, an appointment with a doctor is usually scheduled weeks in advance, and after a long wait in the waiting room, patients often feel rushed through the visit. Patients deserve better and you should shop around for a doctor whose goal is to build a relationship and keep you well.
What’s the plan? Whether your goal is to lose 10 pounds or to lower your blood pressure, you need a plan to get you there. “I tell my patients to think of
it as a business plan for their health,” says Dr. Steven Wilson, an MDVIPaffiliated family practitioner in Redlands, California. “First determine your health goals and make them the focus of your attention. Discuss your goals with your doctor who can help you formulate a health plan for the next year and beyond.” Once you have your plan established, it’s up to you to execute it. Many people don’t stick with a plan because it’s hard to stay disciplined and easy to fall back into old habits. So don’t be afraid to consult your doctor along the way. Your doctor is your partner in your health journey, and working together could give you a better chance at seeing exactly what your life will be like when you reach 100. To learn more about MDVIP’s national network of more than 900 primary care physicians who deliver personalized care with an emphasis on prevention and a close doctor-patient relationship, visit MDVIP.com. (BPT)
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To be certified, new live release records must exceed the existing record by at least 1/4 inch. Species................... Length (in.) Bass, Largemouth................ 23 Bass. Rock............................ 10 Bass, Smallmouth................. 22 Bass, White........................... 17 Bluegill................................... 10 Burbot.................................... 30 Carp, Common..................... 35 Catfish, Channel................... 35 Catfish, Flathead.................. 40 Crappie, Black...................... 15 Crappie, White...................... 15 Drum, Freshwater................. 35 Muskellunge.......................... 52 Muskellunge, Tiger............... 45 Northern pike ....................... 40 Perch, Yellow......................... 13 Pumpkinseed.......................... 8
Salmon, Chinook.................. 40 Salmon, Coho....................... 35 Sauger................................... 18 Sturgeon, Lake..................... 70 Sturgeon, Shovelnose.......... 24 Sunfish, Green........................ 8 Trout, Brook (inland)............. 15 Trout, Brook (Great Lakes)........................ 20 Trout, Brown (inland)............ 24 Trout, Brown (Great Lakes) ....................... 34 Trout, Lake (inland)............... 34 Trout, Lake (Great Lakes)........................ 34 Trout, Rainbow (inland)........ 24 Trout, Rainbow (outlying)..... 36 Walleye.................................. 30
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Dedicated catch and release anglers know there’s little that equals the joy of releasing a healthy musky, northern pike or even a walleye with the hope that it will spawn again and perhaps provide excitement for another angler. But what if the fish is really big – possibly one for the record books? A new live release record fish program being rolled out by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources aims to
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“As anglers, part of what we enjoy is the thrill of the unknown – the thought that the fish on the end of our lines could be a trophy catch or even a new record,” said Justine Hasz, DNR fisheries bureau director. “What we’ve seen with musky populations in areas where there is a strong catch and release ethic is that the fish are reaching larger sizes and providing more anglers with the experience of a lifetime. Since it can take 10 years or more for walleye to reach trophy size and 15 years or more for musky, our new catch and release record option means Wisconsin’s legendary fish will create even more memories,” Hasz continued. Hasz said the program also is expected to increase public awareness and encourage protection of fisheries habitat. Efforts to market the new program are expected to draw more non-resident anglers into the state and improve retention among anglers who participate only sporadically. It’s also hoped that the new format will attract younger anglers, who may be quick on the draw with cell phone cameras and able to quickly land, measure and photograph their fish, said Karl Scheidegger, DNR fisheries biologist and state record fish coordinator. When it’s officially rolled out on May 6, here’s how the program will work: • After landing the fish, take clear, color, side view photographs. Take several photos from different angles. • One photo must clearly show the fish lying on its side with a ruler or other measuring device placed beside the fish with the length number clearly visible. Get close enough so that the image fills the frame. Another photo must show the angler with the fish. • DNR fisheries biologists
will identify the species from the photographs submitted with the application. If the biologists are unable to make a conclusive identification from the photographs, the record claim will not be considered. • While it’s desirable to have witnesses to the capture of live release fish entries, the program is honor-based and witnesses are not mandatory. Fish survival is the highest priority. • Fish must be caught by legal angling methods and released in good condition back into the same water. • Anglers are encouraged to keep the fish in the water as much as possible prior to the release. Do not hang the fish on a stringer. Gently place it back in the water and revive it by holding it upright in the water and moving it back and forth to force water through its gills. • Applications will be available in time for the Wisconsin fishing opener on May 5 by visiting DNR. wi.gov and searching “Live Release.” • The forms for live release record certification must be either completed online or submitted to: Live Release Record Fish, Bureau of Fisheries Management, 101 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 within 30 days of catch. • Live release records will be recognized by length only. Fish records will be determined by total length measured to the nearest 1/4 inch and to be certified, new live release records must exceed the existing record by at least 1/4 inch. Eligible species and minimum qualifying lengths for Wisconsin state record fish Live Release category. Lengths should be recorded by total length measured to the nearest 1/4 inch (longest measurement from the snout or nose to the tip of the compressed tail).
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Pilot Certification expands horizons BY JASON ARNDT STAFF WRITER
hen parents see their child graduate high school, oftentimes the child embarks on a new journey at a college or university away from home, leaving the parents without a presence. However, when the recent graduate plans to play NCAA Division 1 collegiate softball – which requires longdistance travel to compete for their new school – it poses a challenge for parents. For parents who want to see their child play on road trips, they must be able to commit to expensive travel. But Wheatland’s
Brian and Mandy Onstad prepared after their daughter, Chyanne, graduated from Westosha Central High School in June. Currently, Chyanne attends the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Onstand’s other two children are Amanda, 27, and Britan, who is 26. “I went to get my pilot’s license, so that when my daughter went to college to play softball, we could easily fly around to watch her play,” said Brian, who received his license at Aeris Aviation at the Sylvania Airport in Sturtevant. Brian, who has held his license for 1-1/2 years, has flown to a handful of states,
including Colorado, Minnesota and Indiana using a Diamond DA40 model plane stored at the Sylvania Airport. The pilot’s license and access to a plane, he said, gives the family another benefit when their daughter wants to pay a weekend visit. “It has been great so far, because it gives plenty of freedom to go and do what you want,” Brian said. “We have flown up (to Green Bay) to pick up Chy for dinner or to bring her home for the weekend.” While Green Bay is a relatively short trip, they have taken longer flights, including to
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At right: A Diamond DA40-model aircraft, used by Brian Onstad, sits in a hangar at the Sylvania Airport in Sturtevant. Below: Mandy and Brian Onstad, of Wheatland, take a recent flight aboard a Diamond aircraft.
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DNR names new director to Wildlife Management program Eric Lobner has been named the new Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Director of the Wildlife Management program. Lobner has a strong understanding of how important wildlife resources are to hunters, trappers and the rest of Wisconsin’s citizens. He knows the key to success is to expand the opportunities to collaborate with our external partners and recommit to what we collectively need to successfully manage wildlife populations and the habitat necessary for their survival across the state. “I am excited to take on this leadership role and continue to move the wildlife management bureau forward while working closely with our great partners and stakeholders,” said Lobner. Lobner was born and raised in central Wisconsin and comes from a family where hunting, fishing and wildlife appreciation are second nature. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology and wildlife management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Lobner previously worked in a number of positions within the wildlife management program, including as a technician at various wildlife areas, wildlife biologist out of the Horicon office and as a District supervisor for the Southern District in Fitchburg. He is stationed in Madison and can be contacted at (608) 235-0860 or via email at eric.lobner@wisconsin.gov. To learn more about Wisconsin’s Wildlife Program visit dnr. wi.gov and search keyword “wildlife” for an overview of what the DNR does to conserve and protect our wildlife populations and habitats; or search keywords “wildlife areas” for links to all the state wildlife areas and other state-managed lands.
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Colorado to see Chy play softball. “We have had a blast with flying ourselves where we want to go. So far our longest trip has been to Boulder for a softball tournament,” Brian said. Flying for themselves has created a new freedom – one where they don’t have to book a trip with a commercial airline. It gives the family more flexibility. “You get to set your own schedule and not deal with flying commercial flights,” Brian said. The freedom to fly, however, takes extensive training with a certified flight instructor and a set of responsibilities. Brian, like others before and after him, needed to take written exams and log hours in the air with a certified instructor. “(It) takes 90 days to a year depending on how the person is,” said Brian, adding the course costs vary between $8,000 and $10,000 at Aeris. Greg Smith, who serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Westosha Flying Club, is one flight instructor offering the freedom to fly.
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Mandy and Brian Onstad captured this image on a recent flight.
approximately $4,650,” the website states. “While this represents a minimum cost if completed in the minimum time, your actual costs will probably run higher. This is due to very few people being ready for the practical test in minimum 40 hours.” The national average is 80 hours, the website stated. While costs are high, the website notes fees could be spread out over time, making payments manageable.
care of those things and the aircraft will be ready when you want to use it.” Westosha Flying Club, which has a membership of 85 people, has hosted social activities and flown to other clubs holding social events of their own. Most recently, the Westosha Flying Club hosted a Flying Social Hamburger event last summer. “We do some fly-in events to other airports for breakfast/lunch, and we do a club plane wash twice a year,” Smith Flying clubs beneficial said. Smith noted several member benefits Additionally, Smith said, members at Westosha Flying Club, including social have paired up for expeditions. engagement and cost savings. “Members often join up to split the Smith, a part owner of five different costs of flying to a mutual destination,” aircraft, acknowledged the amount of said Smith. maintenance and upkeep needed for an Smith, who has traveled to regional airplane. destinations, enjoys the challenges that “The social aspect of being around come with his expeditions. people who have similar likes, buying and “The thing that I enjoy the most with maintaining an aircraft is an expensive taking a trip somewhere is the satisfaction endeavor and sharing those costs among of planning a successful trip in spite a group makes it much more affordable,” of things that come up,” said Smith, said Smith. “It is also time consuming to noting unpredictable weather, airspace upkeep an aircraft so the club will take constraints and other flight issues.
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Smith, who received a Private Pilot License in 2000, later earned accreditation as a Master Flight Instructor through the National Association of Flight Instructors. Through his experiences, he has guided several students through the process of receiving their pilot certificate. Like Brian, Smith cited freedom as a primary motivator for people to earn a pilot certification, with ideal trips already planned. “Some have a destination already in mind – vacation home, child at school, out of town relatives. Some just find the destination after they get their certificate,” Smith said. The certification process, he said, takes months to complete. “Consider the amount of time that getting your pilot certification is going to take,” Smith said. “You should figure it’ll take nine months to a year for most people with a day job and family to get their certificate.” For those willing to put in the time, dedication is another recommendation. “Make certain that you can spend at least twice a week taking lessons, and then figure on two to four hours a week studying,” said Smith. “The more consistent you fly and study the easier and quicker you’ll have that certificate.” According to the Westosha Flying Club website, the Federal Aviation Administration has set requirements for people to earn their certificate. Requirements consist of a minimum of 40 hours total flight time, including 20 with a certified instructor and the purchase of course materials and exam costs. “If you were able to become proficient in this minimum time, it would cost
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