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Committee suggests hike in spring turkey ‘tag’ numbers in Wisconsin

December 22, 2025
More turkey hunting permits will be available for this coming spring hunting season in Wisconsin based on recent recommendations of the Department of Natural Resources ...
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress group passes hound/wolf resolution

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All it takes is one rooster for an inspired old dog

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HuntingTurkeyWisconsin

Committee suggests hike in spring turkey ‘tag’ numbers in Wisconsin

December 22, 2025
More turkey hunting permits will be available for this coming spring hunting season in Wisconsin based on recent recommendations of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Turkey Advisory Committee. The committee meets each December to make final recommendations on the number of permits to make available the following spring.

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Pheasant study from Minnesota looks at prevalence of neonicotinoids

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Tom Venesky: Should laws be changed in regard to deer drives in Pennsylvania?

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Commentary: Pennsylvania needs to merge agencies or at least simplify regulations

December 15, 2025 15 Comments
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