The deadline is approaching for Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing tags being due.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources explains that due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from Lake Poygan, Winneconne, or Butte des Mortes during the 2025 sturgeon spearing season.
The spearing tags will be issued through a drawing, with priority given to applications with the most preference points.
Those applying as a group will have their point value based on the individual with the lowest points within the group.
Selected applicants will need to purchase an Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing license by October 1st of this year.
The 2025 Winnebago System sturgeon spearing season begins on Feb. 8, 2025.
