Wisconsin DNR announces first modern-day elk hunt for fall of 2018
Dean Bortz
March 13, 2018
4 elk tags available through random draw, 1 by raffle, 5 go to Chippewa tribes.
Hunting
CWD-positive deer found on Washington County farm
Associated Press
March 13, 2018
The buck was born on the 15-acre farm in May 2015. It was part of a herd of 58 whitetails, along with 13 elk.
Wisconsin DNR schedules four meetings beginning March 12 to discuss 2018 waterfowl season framework with 60-day season
Tim Eisele
March 8, 2018
Waterfowl hunters have the opportunity to provide their input on the 2018 duck and goose seasons at four public hearings around the state. Taylor Finger, DNR waterfowl ecologist, will be presenting information on the 2017
Study’s early data shows 75% of Wisconsin deer infected with CWD die in first year
Tim Eisele
March 8, 2018
Feb. 28 was the 16th anniversary of the discovery of CWD in Wisconsin.
Several notable changes proposed for 2018 Wisconsin waterfowl hunting season
Wisconsin DNR Reports
March 7, 2018
MADISON — The Wisconsin DNR noted its proposed waterfowl hunting season structure and information regarding feedback during March meetings and via written comment in a news release Wednesday, March 7. Notable changes in 2018 compared
DNR board members: Use softer CWD terminology or deer hunters may go elsewhere
Associated Press
March 6, 2018
One board member said that the word “affected” can be easily mistaken for “infected” and hunters will look at a map of affected counties, mistakenly assume most of the state is infected and plan their
Wisconsin state game farm pheasant releases a good thing
Jerry Davis
March 5, 2018
DNR’s Poynette Game Farm showcasing new hatchery buildings later this month.
DNR announces updated CWD Response Plan
Wisconsin DNR Reports
March 2, 2018
Increased surveillance and sampling, carcass movement restrictions and local community involvement are just some the goals.
National Wild Turkey Federation convention
Staff Report
February 19, 2018
Scenes from the recent National Wild Turkey Federation annual convention and sport show at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn.
