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June 29, 2011

Dog training, backtags and more changing for Wisconsin bear hunters

Several changes in bear hunting, dog training laws, to take effect Changes are coming for Wisconsin bear hunters under legislation signed into law this month by Gov. Scott. Walker. More dog training opportunities and a license-free weekend are among the changes to take effect Saturday, July 2. Bear hunters and dog trainers should note the […]

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Wisconsin Breeding waterfowl numbers increase in most recent survey

Improved wetland conditions trigger response Above average spring rains have improved wetland conditions across Wisconsin and could lead to better local duck production, according to state waterfowl biologists. “This is good news after a dry 2010 in Wisconsin with below average duck numbers,” said Kent Van Horn, Department of Natural Resources migratory waterfowl biologist. “2011

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Louisiana DWF Agents Issue 10 DWI’s During Operation Dry Water Weekend

In support of Operation Dry Water, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) arrested 10 boaters statewide for driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated (DWI) from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, June 26. In the northern part of the state agents arrested Michael Smith, 34, of Jonesville, on Bushley Bayou in Catahoula Parish

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ID: Pocatello deer fence fund program end July 1

Donations to Farm Bureau Insurance’s Pocatello-Inkom deer fence fund matching program are at the halfway mark with one week remaining before the program ends. Farm Bureau Insurance will match up to $5,000 in individual monetary donations made to the fence project before Friday, July 1. A $100 donation was recently made by a Three Forks,

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SD: Road to Chief White Crane Recreation Area expected to remain open

YANKTON, S.D. – Based on the latest water release projections for Gavin’s Point Dam, the training dike road which allows access to Chief White Crane Recreation Area near Yankton will remain open. After heavy local rain, the Corps of Engineers stated Sunday that the road could be closed due to water releases above 160,000 cubic

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