Fishing

All hunters must have stamp in ’07 By Dean Bortz Editor Madison – Wildlife experts believe a combination of consecutive mild winters and improved grassland and wetland habitat are responsible for increased pheasant numbers that

By Tim Eisele Correspondent Pembine, Wis. – The Natural Resources Board approved the Peshtigo River State Forest master plan, but told the DNR that if any ATV trails are to be established, the DNR must

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Crookston, Minn. – Wisconsin’s prairie chicken population has a problem, and state DNR officials hope that a few of Minnesota’s finest hens will provide the solution. Scott Hull, Wisconsin DNR

Staff Reports Madison – State waterfowl hunters will enjoy a full 60-day Wisconsin duck season – the longest allowed under federal guidelines – with hunters in the northern duck zone getting a one-week jump on

InterMedia Outdoors remains committed to Oshkosh show By Dan HansenCorrespondent Oshkosh, Wis. – When the 9th annual Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival attracted more than 60,000 outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to the EAA Convention

By Dan HansenContributing Writer Oshkosh, Wis. – The ninth annual Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival, set for Aug. 24-26 at the EAA Convention grounds, continues its tradition of returning the most popular features from previous

Public hearings are this week Staff Report Madison – State waterfowl hunters could be looking at a 60-day duck season and an 85-day Canada goose season in the Exterior Zone if hunters support that plan

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Washington – Members of the U.S. House renewed hope late last month that a Farm Bill, which includes a number of conservation programs, might be renewed for another five years

Former ‘head jailer’ to assume duties Sept. 1 By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – Who’s in charge of the state’s natural resource management efforts? That’s what many sportsmen and citizens want to know now that