Wolves in Wisconsin killed at least 29 dogs and 39 livestock between April 21 and Dec. 11 last year.
The number of dogs killed was the third highest on record. Only the years 2016 and 2020 had more verified losses of dogs. Twenty-eight hunting dogs and one pet dog were killed. At least eight other dogs were injured.
Wolves killed at least 29 dogs in Wisconsin in 2023, third highest year on record Read More »
Four new Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) appointees faced a series of challenging questions from the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage Dec. 19.
The four, Todd Ambs, Douglas Cox, Robin Schmidt, and Patty Schachtner, were appointed by Gov. Tony Evers just days after the Senate failed to confirm four earlier NRB appointees.
Next four Wisconsin Natural Resources Board appointees questioned by senators Read More »
Wisconsin’s deer management program was once considered the best in the nation by most deer biologists in the United States.
Deer were managed in units of similar habitat quality and, unlike other states, we had fairly accurate population estimates for every unit. This allowed antlerless deer quotas to be annually established in each unit to try to manage the deer population at established goals (per square mile of deer habitat). This all changed when the legislature and governor took away the tools DNR deer biologists had used to scientifically manage our deer herd.
Commentary: The long road back for Wisconsin deer management Read More »
When it comes to ice fishing, defining “best” is a tricky grade. And it gets trickier when it comes to the ubiquitous bluegill.
Are we talking about size of individual bluegills? Are we talking about sheer numbers? Or, are we talking about ease of access and available acreage where bluegills can be caught? How about a combination of all those factors?
Best for bluegills? Try these six waters if you’re looking in eastern Pennsylvania Read More »
It’s been a tough year for our waterfowl-hunting friends down South. The few rounds of severe winter weather that affected wetland and food conditions in Canada, North Dakota, and South Dakota during the months of October, November, and December were enough to push some ducks and geese out of the breeding grounds.
Is the duck boom about to bust? Some of the numbers are concerning Read More »
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