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Jefferson County - The snowmobile trails in Jefferson County are open and are being groomed. Snow depth ranges from 14 inches down to only 1 inch on the windswept open fields. Some sharp curves in the trails are icy so slower speeds are recommended. Numerous crashes in Jefferson County recently are occurring because of the excess use of alcohol and speed, especially at night.

Ice fishing success since the bitter cold snap has slowed activity. A few northern pike were still being caught on Rock Lake mostly on the north end. Ice conditions on the Jefferson County lakes ranges from 12 inches to 1.5 feet.

Trucks, ATVs and snowmobiles were being driven on most of the lakes.

On Lake Koshkonong there is one ice heave out in the middle of the lake that runs from just northwest of Haights Bay across the lake toward Norms.

Rabbit hunting tournaments are being held every weekend at different taverns.

Hunters are having good success with the aid of the snow. Coyote hunters have also been out in force with fresh snow. Mating season is in effect for coyotes so they are being seen in pairs.