A slightly longer ruffed grouse hunting season could be on the horizon for northern Wisconsin.
Alaina Roth, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife biologist in Vilas County and ruffed grouse specialist, held a meeting of the DNR’s Ruffed Grouse Advisory Committee April 2. The committee expressed support for lengthening the Northern Zone season.
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Neil Payne, retired UW-Stevens Point wildlife professor, and the late Bill Lunney, an advocate for wetlands and public parks, were inducted into the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame April 21.
Payne conducted research on more than 20 wildlife species and published extensively, including seven books on wildlife management. His work, focusing on habitat management, has influenced conservation practices in Wisconsin and beyond.
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Keith McCaffery took his dad’s advice seriously.
When they were out fishing, his dad told the lad to look at what he enjoys doing in his spare time, and then try to find work doing that same thing.
“I did just that,” said McCaffery, now 86.
Turkey hunters took it on the chin once again when they tried to buy a bonus tag for Wisconsin’s spring hunt, only to see their order eliminated by the Department of Natural Resources’ GoWild system. Plenty of hunters were upset.
Bonus turkey tag fiasco hangs Wisconsin hunters out to dry Read More »
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the purchase of 100 acres for Devil’s Lake State Park and the Ice Age Trail at its Feb. 25 meeting “at a bargain sale price” of $325,000 from the Conservation Fund, while the appraised value of the property was $600,000.
Kaylin Helm, DNR real estate manager, said the purchase will be funded by the Warren Knowles/Gaylord Nelson Stewardship Program.
Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin adds 100 acres at $325k Read More »
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved updated rules for collecting reptiles and amphibians that now ban frog and turtle races and contests.
The new regulations were requested by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at the board’s Feb. 25 meeting, primarily to clarify current rules and protect species from exposure to diseases.
Wisconsin DNR’s updated frog, turtle rules ban races, contests Read More »
Scott Walter has some big shoes to fill, knowing that some of the previous directors of wildlife management for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) include the likes of John Keener, Steve Miller, Tom Hauge, and others.
Walter’s diverse background and field experience led to his hiring as director of DNR’s Bureau of Wildlife Management.
Scott Walter back at Wisconsin DNR, this time as wildlife leader Read More »
Harvest totals for the 2025 deer season in Wisconsin were not yet final, but as of Jan. 20, hunters had registered 339,481 deer through all seasons.
Ryan Haffele, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) acting deer program specialist, told the Natural Resources Board (NRB) that number compares favorably with the 2024 total of 317,976 deer.
“Preliminary registration totals show that every season was well above the five-year average, except for the nine-day gun season,” Haffele said.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Waterfowl Advisory Committee met at the Mead Wildlife Area Feb. 16 and recommended 2026 waterfowl regulations very similar to 2025 regulations.
Hunters now will have until March 6 to express their opinions on the proposals at several meetings and online.
Wisconsin’s suggested 2026 waterfowl rules similar to 2025 Read More »
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