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Wisconsin NRB poses questions on DNR license fee increases
While most of the focus falls on Wisconsin DNR fish and wildlife questions or Conservation Congress advisory questions during the annual spring fish and game hearings, the Natural Resources Board (NRB) may also offer advisory
Sandhill crane season comes up short in Wisconsin
The bill that would have created a sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin died quietly March 17 when the State Senate adjourned its last regular session without voting on the proposal.
Past votes in
Elk tag, longer bow season highlight Wisconsin DNR wildlife questions
The Wisconsin DNR’s wildlife bureau has seven questions on the Monday, April 13, spring hearing agenda related to elk, sharp-tailed grouse, disabled hunters south of Hwy. 64, and a longer bow season, and more.
License fees among April 13 spring hearing agenda items in Wisconsin
The 2026 spring fish and game hearings will take place in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, this year with 44 questions from the Department of Natural Resources, Natural
Falconry with a wild bird sunk its talons into this Minnesota hunter
In an age when hordes of hunters employ technological advantages from infrared cameras to artificial intelligence, there is still a small enclave who cling to the old ways.
Their methods are guided by ancient
Ice-out crappies: Find ’em fast, catch ’em faster
Finally, the ice is going fast in Minnesota (if it isn’t already out), and boat motors will once again cruise across natural lakes in search of ice-out crappie action. Where are they, and what presentations
Jeffrey Frischkorn: End-of-year rabbit hunt a symphony for the ears
The lady-like baying of Willow stirred half-century-plus-old memories. Fond ones, of course.
Very fond ones, to be exact. Consumed with the thrill of chasing rabbits with an excited hound, nothing stood in the way
Commentary: Why we need a ‘Walk On Wildside’ conservation plan in Minnesota
Since the 1930s, hunters have paid for wildlife conservation through license fees and Pittman-Robertson excise taxes on guns and ammunition. Anglers pay through Dingell-Johnson/Wallop-Breaux Act.
Citizens in general were typically ignored relating to wildlife
Making turkey sounds on various calls can help you tag more gobblers
Expert turkey hunters like Tony Hudak of Noxen, Pa., insist that scouting is crucial for success when hunting spring gobblers. They also tell you that when hunting you need to set up in advantageous positions
