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Doyle vetoes bear-hunting bill

Madison – Gov. Jim Doyle vetoed the controversial “bear bill” on May 19, citing potential conflicts between hunters, landowners, and other outdoor enthusiasts if Assembly Bill 371 was signed into law. “Citizens have spoken, via

Details of deer hunt emerging

Green Bay, Wis. – Wisconsin hunters will see a deer season framework similar to last year, but with fewer units where antlerless permits will be issued. The 2010 bow season will run from Sept. 18

U.S. House pitches latest shot at CWA update

Washington – A bill intended to restore the intent of the original Clean Water Act of 1972 – an act whose scope has been questioned following recent Supreme Court cases – was introduced last month

Bait debate rages on the Mississippi

La Crosse, Wis. – The debate is a familiar one for those who regularly fish the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Prior to recent rule changes, anglers had been able to seine baitfish such as

Fishing opener may be more like Memorial Day

Woodruff, Wis. – Crazy, that’s what it is – fishermen launching boats on inland lakes on March 29 in Vilas County and DNR crews pulling survey nets from some northern Wisconsin lakes by April 10

Sportsmen can help themselves by the knowing harassment law

Madison – During the 2009 gun deer season, conservation wardens investigated and issued citations for 15 hunter harassment cases, something DNR Chief Warden Randy Stark termed a “notable increase in hunter harassment complaints.” In 2008,

Schumacher buck highlights the Deer and Turkey Expo

Madison – More than 23,500 sportsmen and women attended the 2010 Wisconsin Deer and Turkey Expo held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison in mid-April. Now in its 26th year, the event was a

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