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Des Moines – A proposal to raise hunting, fishing and trapping fees has been postponed due to the current economic conditions. “The proposal to raise fees was very difficult for us and the decision now

Madison — Raising pheasants, improving bird habitat and working with conservation groups to get more pheasants on the landscape are featured in the February issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available now in print and

Wisconsin Dells – Five of the conservation groups and dedicated individuals who help make fishing great in Wisconsin have been recognized for their efforts on behalf of the state’s anglers. The Eagle Lake Management District;

Madison – The seven-member State Natural Resources Board reelected its officers at its January 28 meeting in Madison. Dr. Christine L. Thomas was reelected chair. Thomas is the Dean and a professor of resource management

Austin, Texas — Texas Game Warden Vance Wallace was recognized as the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies “Officer of the Year” today. Wallace, a Garland native, is currently stationed in Boerne. Previous duty

Minneapolis (AP) — A new University of Minnesota study has found that corn ethanol is no better than gasoline when it comes to fuel – and may be worse for air quality. The study estimated

Madison – Hunting at Wisconsin’s licensed game farms and shooting preserves is getting more popular, increasing the potential for shooting incidents that has the state’s hunter education administrator reminding all about safe firearm practices. “When

Ron Selden Hunters seeking additional deer to harvest in Eastern Montana this winter have several new opportunities, state officials announced Friday. A special management hunt on eight private Blaine County ranches in the Turner and

Astin, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved $2,922,255 to fund 13 boat ramp repair and renovation projects around the state. A total of 16 boat ramp grant applications requesting a total