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No minimum hunting age bill goes to public hearing Nov. 17
A bill that would eliminate Wisconsin’s minimum hunting age and allow a mentor to also carry a firearm, crossbow or bow while mentoring a beginner was scheduled for a public hearing Nov. 17.

Veteran Petering named chief of the Division of Wildlife
Top pick is former fisheries administrator who retired in 2011

Recapping one hunter’s 2015 firearms deer opener
Statewide deer kill was up, but that doesn’t mean every hunter saw deer

Carp found creeping closer to Lake Michigan
Concern from carp watchers grew recently when crews from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discovered two juvenile Asian carp in the Illinois River – 12 miles closer to Lake Michigan than others of that
Doe-only option sidelines some bowhunters
Some archers stay home or hunt other WMUs

2015 Minnesota deer opener has few surprises
Harvest during first three days up about 6 percent

DU parts ways with ‘Closing Time’ columnist
Article on the battle between Montana landowner and sportsmen over public trout stream access costs writer a longtime gig with Ducks Unlimited magazine

Less restrictive Red Lake winter walleye regulations announced
Anglers fishing Upper Red Lake this winter will be able to keep three walleye – one more than last winter’s limit – and those fish can be from a broader size range.

Fine fall fishing to be had on Lake Erie
Author and mate boat perch on an ‘Indian Summer’ day this week