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Plea bargains possible in large deer poaching case from Wisconsin
Jessica Jill Kroening, 36, of West Bend (formerly of Brownsville), the adult female suspect in a long-running three-county deer poaching case in southeast Wisconsin, made her fourth appearance in Washington County Circuit Court March 21.<br

Mike Schoonveld: Fishing with lead core line isn’t always simple, but it catches fish
Once upon a time, Chuck, an employee at a company that manufactured Dacron fishing line, popped into his supervisor’s office on a Monday morning and said, “Hey boss, got a minute? I’ve got an idea

Dave Carlson entering Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame
Wisconsin’s natural resources always fascinated Dave Carlson, whether he was reporting stories during his 40-plus years in TV and newspapers, or clearing brush and organizing conservation programs in retirement.
Therefore, it’s fitting that Carlson, 78,

Want a fun turkey-hunting experience this spring? Just add water
As I paddled across the calm lake, I stopped briefly to turn and admire the beautiful tom turkey riding behind me. The sun shone brightly on the glorious colors that adorned my latest turkey harvest.<br
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: DNR seeking game warden recruits
The Wisconsin DNR is accepting applications for the next class of conservation warden recruits from April 10 through May 6, with expectations to hire about 10 full-time wardens. Successful applicants will begin their training in

Wisconsin’s sandhill crane hunting season bill takes another step
Legislation to establish a sandhill crane hunting season in Wisconsin was introduced to the State Senate March 7 and the State Assembly March 11. The process to get the proposal this far began in Horicon

Henry Repeating Arms moving full operation to northern Wisconsin
With its announcement Tuesday, March 18, that the company is buying two more buildings in Ladysmith and moving in all of its remaining New Jersey manufacturing, Henry Repeating Arms firmly planted its flag in northern

Commentary: ‘Corner-crossing’ ruling a huge victory for public land owners
In a huge victory for public land owners, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers on March 18 applauds the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit that affirmed the right to “corner-cross” to

Outdoor Observations: Close call serves as reminder to protect dogs from common household dangers
With a full head of steam, I was putting on the finishing touches of this edition of Michigan Outdoor News when I realized my 3-year-old German shorthaired pointer, Scout, was stirring up quite a commotion.<br