National whitetail report: Buck harvest up, doe harvest down
One fact of note from the report: Minnesota hunters shot more than a quarter of their entire deer harvest on opening day of their primary firearms season.
Wisconsin grouse test positive for West Nile virus
Positive birds were picked up in Ashland, Douglas counties.
In Illinois, Edgar County buck could be new world record
Official entry score of 320-5/8 makes it only the fifth hunter-taken nontypical whitetail to exceed 300 inches in history.
New Year small-game hunting with rabbits and bushytails
Deer seasons mostly have ended, but January is a great time to keep pursuing squirrels and bunnies.
New DNR secretary brings respect for citizens, resources
Understand that Preston Cole is not the political appointee of the past. He has natural resources credentials with a degree in forest management, and he worked for the Missouri Conservation Department. He has served on the Natural Resources Board for 12 years, where he gained a good understanding of the DNR, and has seen its warts.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board delays release of CDAC operations handbook
NRB members reluctantly approve emergency rule on DNR/tribal Lake Superior commercial fishing agreement.
'A better way of life' – foundation embraces mentorship through outdoors, archery
About 600 people attended the event, with 30 volunteers and mentors teaching kids basic archery and hunting skills through 3D archery, crossbow shooting, tomahawk throwing, a TechnoHunt and target practice. Covering safety, handling skills and technique, trained instructors brought the outdoors in for the morning.
Court upholds fishing captain's attempted theft conviction for cheating in salmon tournament
A judge properly convicted a fishing boat captain of helping his charter stuff a weight inside a fish in hopes of winning thousands of dollars in tournament prizes, a state appeals court ruled.
Wisconsin researchers work to breed yellow perch
"It will mean that when you go to a perch fry, you will probably actually get yellow perch. Because right now, if you 'value shop' your fish fry, you are more than likely not getting yellow perch."
Alaskans travel to Wisconsin to hunt whitetails
Father, son hunters head to Wisconsin to stack up venison.
Wisconsin conservation groups join forces on wetland protection
Six state conservation groups create new group called Sportsmen for Wetlands.
Invasive snails found in two additional Wisconsin streams
These findings now make six known inland streams with populations of New Zealand mudsnails.
DNR: New emergency catfish regs to provide harvest opportunities, protect fish during spawning, overwintering seasons
Temporary rules establishing bag limits, season dates, and other regulations for harvesting catfish with a bow, crossbow or by hand are now in place while Department of Natural Resources staff complete a companion permanent rule.
Final hurrah? If so, Wisconsin father-son hunting team goes out in style on traditional spot
Family may have to move deer camp next year if property is sold. But if so, nice buck shot this year will provide lasting memory.
Illinois hunter bags 51-point nontypical buck
And at least 30 of the points are scorable, the DNR says.
Wisconsin gun deer season safest on record
Three hunters suffered non-fatal shooting injuries during the hunt that began Nov. 17 and ended Sunday.
Hunters harvest more Wisconsin deer on opening weekend
Despite fewer hunters, kill totals up nearly 13 percent from 2017.
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