Now is the time for Wisconsin sportsmen to review CWD committee’s progress on disease response plan
Tim Eisele
December 19, 2016
Online public comment on committee’s work open from from Dec. 20 through Jan. 3, 2017
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Tracking a banded Canada goose on the Mississippi
Sharon Stiteler
December 19, 2016
As late migration winds down, birders and wildlife watchers can locate multiple species of waterfowl and raptors where open water still exists.
Wisconsin study focuses on thriving Green Bay whitefish population
Associated Press
December 18, 2016
Study will rely heavily on guides this ice-fishing season.
3 bighorn sheep in Deadwood, S.D., herd die of pneumonia
Associated Press
December 18, 2016
Other bighorns have died in recent weeks, and one official said the positive tests are a “big concern” — but there are reasons for hope, too.
Minnesota mining company moving forward despite Feds’ decision to deny leases
Associated Press
December 18, 2016
Incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump potentially could reverse the decision as Trump’s nominee for interior secretary, Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana, has advocated for increased mining on federal lands.
Michigan waterfowl hunts continue into February
Staff Report
December 17, 2016
And hunters also can get in on the Wetland Wonders Challenge.
Wisconsin group OKs separate lake trout measures for lakes Superior, Michigan
DNR Report
December 17, 2016
The separate measures reflect the difference in lake trout abundance between the two Great Lakes. Next steps will involve stakeholder meetings in both regions.
Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park mulls adding wolves
Associated Press
December 17, 2016
National Park Service is considering four options for the remote Michigan park — two that would include adding wolves, one that could eventually mean more wolves and one that would let nature take its course.
Michigan’s late antlerless deer season begins Monday
Staff Report
December 16, 2016
A valid private-land antlerless deer license is required for this season, which runs through Jan. 1, 2017.
