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July 17, 2026

Wisconsin DNR’s Lobner is navigating knife-edge fine budget line

While legislators lambasted the Wisconsin DNR for cuts to fish, wildlife, and parks programs since budget woes became more definitive in early March, the man in charge of those programs has been looking for ways to ease the pain felt by sportsmen.
Eric Lobner has headed up the DNR’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Division for just under two years. Lobner took some time last week to work through budget issues in that division.

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Dredging project to boost habitat begins Lake Onalaska restoration on Minnesota/Wisconsin border

Restoration efforts are underway on Mississippi River’s Lake Onalaska with the first of eight dredging projects aimed at restoring fish habitat, improving water quality and benefiting other wildlife.
After more than two years of planning and fundraising, the North Shore Lane dredging project began June 16.

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Newly-formed Friends of Wisconsin Fisheries take on DNR, legislators

Some of the same faces under a new, more broad name want state legislators and fish biologists to feel their heightened determination to draw attention and action to Wisconsin’s Lake Superior fisheries issues.
More than a dozen “south shore” conservation groups, business groups, and local governments from Hurley to Superior recently formed Friends of Wisconsin Fisheries after learning of recent DNR hatchery closures in Osceola and Brule, and fish stocking cuts to Lake Superior.

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What about a mutt for your next bird dog? Get the most out of your mixed-breed in the field

You want a great hunting dog, but the only papers he came with were lining his kennel at the shelter. Think you still have a chance?
Absolutely, say trainers who have worked with mixed breeds and other “non-sporting” dogs that just loved life afield. There are several things you have to watch for and there are some additional challenges, but if Meatloaf the English bulldog can retrieve a goose, your lovable mutt just might be able to accompany you to the field.

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