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140,000-plus hunters seek Wisconsin bear tags, points

Featured, Hunting, National Hunting, News, Wisconsin /

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife biologists say bear hunters should again expect a quality hunt this fall, with the state seeing strong bear numbers in most zones.
For this season, more than 34,000 people applied for one of the 15,245 bear permits available for the 2027 hunt. More than 106,000 hunters opted to buy a preference point to improve their chances of drawing a harvest permit in a future lottery.

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No helmets, seatbelts factor into Wisconsin’s fatal ATV and UTV crashes in ’26

National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News, Wisconsin /

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) statistics show the lack of wearing helmets and using seatbelts are the primary causes of the 29 fatal ATV/UTV incidents so far in 2026.
A third major factor in fatal crashes is the lack of completing a safety education course.

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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 27, 2026

Fishing Reports, Fishing Reports, Iowa /

Mississippi River Bellevue Management District Contact Person: Dave Bierman – 563-872-5495 Mississippi River water levels are extremely low across the district; use caution when navigating in off-channel areas. Water temperatures are in the upper 70s. Call your local bait shops or DNR Fisheries office for the latest information. Last updated on 08/27/2026 Pool 12, Mississippi

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