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Illinois Mixed Bag: DNR encouraging ‘votes’ for favorite state parks

The Illinois Conservation Foundation is partnering with DNR to raise money and awareness for Illinois state parks. Throughout June, supporters are invited to “vote” for their favorite Illinois state park by making a donation at www.ilstateparks.org. Every $1 donated equals one vote.

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Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Northwest Whitetails Unlimited chapter donates to Spooner, Shell Lake youth trap teams

Northwest Wisconsin Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited donated $2,000 each to Spooner’s Northland Trap Team and the Shell Lake FFA trap shooting team.
Spooner’s team is made up of 12 members and coached by Darby and Austin Moltzer. The team started in 2016, and shoots at the Indianhead Rifle and Pistol Club in Spooner. The team is not affiliated with Spooner High School, though team members may earn letters. Members are high school students.

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Self-inflicted dose of pepper spray drives away attacking grizzly in Wyoming

A grizzly that self-inflicted itself with a burst of pepper spray while attacking a hiker in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park in May won’t be captured or killed because it may have been trying to protect a cub, park officials said in a statement.
While mauling a hiker on Signal Mountain, the grizzly bit into the man’s can of bear repellent and was hit with a burst of it, causing the animal to flee.

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Mixed Bag: Youth fishing area closed for renovations

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife youth fishing area in Portage Lakes is closed for renovations. Young anglers are encouraged to visit nearby Little Turtle Pond at Firestone Metro Park to fish this summer. Renovations to the Division of Wildlife’s youth fishing area will continue through 2025.
Firestone Metro Park is located at 2400 Harrington Road, Akron.

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