Hunting

By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – New rules aimed at preventing the spread of VHS were approved last week and now affect every fisherman in the state. At its Oct. 24 meeting, the Natural Resources

By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison – New DNR secretary Matt Frank went before the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Oct. 9 and encountered a few tough questions during his appointment hearing. Gov.

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 Dean Bortz Editor Wausau, Wis. – Despite the pushing and pulling going on over a proposed ATV trail in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, Natural Resources Board member Jane Wiley believes the board

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 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