CWD found in a deer harvested from Portage County hunting ranch
Both the breeding farm and the hunting ranch have been quarantined. That means no animals may move in or out of the farm and further restricts movement of carcasses.
Drop in Wisconsin deer licenses raises funding concerns
According to data from the Wisconsin DNR, the state sold about 824,500 deer licenses in 2017, about 50,400 fewer than 1999.
Time for Wisconsin to support a ruffed grouse conservation stamp
Many wildlife species depend on young forests, and work in that direction could be funded through such a stamp.
'Tis the season for ice safety precautions
An early deep freeze has anglers across north country eager to launch the 2018-19 ice fishing season.
Project aims to again grow wild rice in Wisconsin
The planting project is in its third year and rice is beginning to grow in some areas, experts said.
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Prepping your boat and motor for winter storage
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Historic harvest of bull elk marred by charges that animal was shot illegally
The Wisconsin DNR has cited the first hunter to kill an elk with a state tag in Wisconsin's inaugural elk season for shooting across a road.
DNR board approves catfish seasons
Agency wants to enact the regulations on an emergency basis to protect catfish over winter. DNR officials hope to have permanent rules ready by next fall.
Fall walleye fishing tip: Go aggressive to target bigger fish
Use electronics to scan steep breaks to locate baitfish and predators, then make sure to follow them as they switch depths during changing light conditions.
You can help track wolves in Wisconsin
Completion of classes required to participate in wolf monitoring program as a volunteer carnivore tracker.
Wisconsin DNR bulks up holiday pheasant stocking
Stocking numbers – between Dec. 19-21 – upped from 1,700 to 2,200 birds on eight public properties, up from five sites last year.
BREAKING NEWS: Fresh Water Fishing Hall to induct 11
Two Minnesotans and, in all, four from the Great Lakes region lead the way.
Wisconsin deer hunters no longer have to break down deer carcasses in CWD-affected counties
Wisconsin game farm owners must still comply with enhanced fencing requirements of CWD emergency rule.
Wisconsin DNR loosens criteria for elk hunts
Agency would consider heard structure, population dynamics and other metrics when setting permit levels.
Fall fishing tips - techniques to catch suspended autumn crappie
With water temps dropping, crappies are munching on minnows. Use your electronics to locate schools of suspended slabs, then find what triggers bites.
Wisconsin's NRB shortens Zone A ruffed grouse season, but adopts Dec. 31 instead of expected Nov. 30 closure
Conservation groups, sportsmen convince NRB members that there is no scientific information available to support Nov. 30 closure.
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