Hunting

By Tim Eisele Correspondent Eastman, Wis. — DuWayne Johnsrud is enjoying life. He retired last year after 20 years in the Legislature, returning to farm his 266 acres full-time in Crawford County, where he has

By Robert Imrie Associated Press Wausau, Wis. (AP) — Outdoor enthusiasts at annual conservation hearings split on whether the state should outlaw the baiting of white-tailed deer, though they strongly supported restricting the practice before

By Paul Smith Correspondent Milwaukee — The Lake Michigan yellow perch population, suffering from more than a decade of extremely poor recruitment, is showing significant signs of improvement that have led to renewed optimism about

By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Hunters, hunting groups, legislators, and DNR wildlife managers are gearing up for two April public hearings on deer seasons. The April 5 hearing will address Rep. Scott Gunderson’s bill

By Kevin Naze Correspondent Sturgeon Bay, Wis. — Veteran Door County guide and Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament co-founder Gary Nault is finding out who his friends are. Nault, 58, retired a year ago from

By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — By 12:02 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, skeptical turkey hunters were saying “I told you so” before becoming downright frustrated with a computer system that wouldn’t spit out turkey

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Minneapolis — It isn’t often the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducts a full review of issues surrounding waterfowl. But it’s doing so this year, and if Wisconsin hunters want