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DNR prepares for next round of leftover turkey tag sales

By Tim Eisele Correspondent Madison — It turns out that there could be lots of lucky turkey hunters this spring. The DNR received 177,159 applications for spring turkey permits and may issue as many as

Smith ouster is called ‘political’

By Dean Bortz Editor Madison — Several Wisconsin conservation veterans believe DNR leadership abilities took a step backward last month when DNR Deputy Secretary Bill Smith was removed as the agency’s second in command. He

RMEF makes second Wisconsin land buy

Staff Report Hayward, Wis. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation made its second Wisconsin land purchase to continue its efforts of protecting undeveloped lands in the elk area of northern Wisconsin. Besides maintaining existing wildlife

Coast Guard pulls Great Lakes ‘live-firing’ plan

By Tim Spielman Associate Editor Cleveland, Ohio — Responding to a variety of criticism over a plan to practice firing new artillery over portions of the Great Lakes, the U.S. Coast Guard last week withdrew

Baiting, feeding ban getting more support

By Dean Bortz Editor Stevens Point, Wis. — If a research report that linked the transfer of CWD to saliva started the balling rolling on talks of a feeding and baiting ban, then DNR chief

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