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Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Aug. 4 La Crosse press conference called with eye on Mississippi River’s management

A group called Sustain Our River will host a press conference at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4 at the Black River Beach House to draw awareness on the value of the Mississippi River and the federal and state agencies that work on the river. The beach house is at 1433 Rose Street, La Crosse.

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Mallards could receive big boost from HEN Act introduced in Congress

An initiative that could bring direct benefits to duck hunters by bolstering mallard and other duck populations in areas that produce the birds that migrate down the flyways each fall has taken wing.
The Habitat Enhancement Now –  a.k.a.“the HEN Act” – was introduced in the Senate July 16. Addressing a lingering problem with habitat, the measure proposes authorizing $3.5 million annually for five years to fund Hen House nesting structures.

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World trapshooting championships in Illinois hit 20-year mark

Trapshooters from around the world arrived in southern Illinois in late July to do what competitive trapshooters do: shoot trap against the best.
For two decades – less a pause during the COVID pandemic that temporarily moved the event to Missouri – the Amateur Trapshooting Association has staged its Grand American championships at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, Ill. This year’s Grand began July 30 and runs through Aug. 9.

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Visit Minnesota’s Game Fair to get an across-the-pond perspective on dog training

During the past few decades, Irish-born Labrador retriever trainers have gained an impressive reputation following notable international success – particularly given the small size of Ireland.
Why the success? As with anything in the world of dog training, there’s a multitude of reasons. It’s the old nature versus nurture discussion, and while specialized breeding programs are a strong part of that formula, the nurture side of things seems to give Irish dogs and trainers an edge.

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