I go up just north of Butternut, WI grouse hunting about that time of year and the weather has been unseasonable warm the past few years. Maybe I should take my fishing gear as my back up plan. I would go up and take the chance on fishing, IMHO time in the woods is always better than time in the car, but I am a home body that way and like the solitude. Have fun and let us know how it turns out if you go up there.