Wisconsin’s governor picks Payne to head natural resources department
Associated Press
January 4, 2023
And per report, Prehn dispute to cost state $76,000.
National News
Minnesota’s outdoor headlines proved to be eventful during past 12 months
Rob Drieslein
January 4, 2023
Plymouth, Minn. — As the post-COVID world unfurled in 2022, Minnesotans cautiously resumed normal lifestyles. They interacted again at public meetings, attended big events such as the SHOT Show and Game Fair, and allowed activities
EPA finalizes waters rule that’s been in a state of constant flux
Associated Press
January 4, 2023
St. Louis — President Joe Biden’s administration on Dec. 30 finalized regulations that protect hundreds of thousands of small streams,…
Congress OKs CWD bill with funding for states
Eric Morken
January 4, 2023
The Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act was approved by Congress on Dec. 23, advancing solutions for curbing the spread of the always-fatal wildlife disease.
In related news, results from Minnesota’s CWD management
New York tribes want recognition for treaties from 1700s
David Figura
January 2, 2023
Council says there are misconceptions on desired fish and game harvesting.
NWTF, USDA stewardship accord to benefit habitat
Staff Report
December 29, 2022
Washington — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the National Wild Turkey Federation have signed a landmark 20-year national master stewardship agreement that paves the way for NWTF to help reduce risks to
Bob Jessen, longtime Minnesota waterfowl leader, dies at age 91
Tori McCormick
December 28, 2022
Waterfowl biologist helped guide waterfowl management in Minnesota for more than a quarter century.
Hunter kills CWD-positive deer in Wisconsin’s famed Buffalo County
Dave Zeug
December 28, 2022
The infected doe was discovered in the border county across the Mississippi River from Minnesota’s Wabasha County.
SIU: black carp established in river basin
Kevin Bessler
December 28, 2022
This means Illinois waterways are being invaded by another invasive species that could threaten the ecosystem.
