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Confiscated Sturgeon
1942
Warden Kramer and an assistant hold up confiscated sturgeon caught with illegal snag lines.
STATE HIGHWAY 54 AND THE WOLF RIVER
51843
Located in Shiocton, Outagamie County
Governor La Follette and Governor Horner on Fishing Trip
September 25, 1937
Governor Philip La Follette (Wisconsin) and Governor Henry Horner (Illinois) enjoy a laugh in the boat during a fishing trip.
Snagging Sturgeon from Bridge
1870
A large group of men are snagging sturgeon from a bridge over the Wolf River. A sturgeon is hanging from a line. More men are sitting on a bridge support, note the sign that says "NO PIPE SMOKING" ...
Railroad Right-of-Way Map through Shiocton, Wisconsin and Vicinity
between 1874 and 1968
This blue line print covers the stretch of railroad numbered 1478+40 through 1689+60. Some streets and blocks in the town and the Wolf River are labeled.
Governor's Fishing Expedition
September 25, 1937
Governor Philip Fox La Follette (center) together with Governors Horner (Illinois) and Kraschel (Iowa) pose in front of the fish they caught during a fishing expedition at Trout Lake.
