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Wisconsin Cuffs & Collars: Multiple citations issued for northern Polk County suspect in baiting case
Wisconsin cuffs and collars are field reports from the DNR. These reports are from the Feb. 7, 2025, edition of Outdoor News.

Wisconsin angler is pulling thick fish from incredibly shallow depths under the ice
When ice fishing, Quinn Erdmann consistently catches big northern pike and walleyes in the shallowest water possible, often in as little as 8 inches of water below the ice.
“I get as close to

Take your digital mapping to the next level
How humans read and view modern maps is one of the biggest advancements when it comes to changes in the world of hunting.
For most, long gone are the days of looking over a physical

Wings Over Wisconsin group logs more than four decades of conservation support
Who knew more than 40 years ago that a dozen Wisconsin men sitting around and talking about ways to improve pheasant hunting would evolve into a group 4,200 members strong with 20 chapters today –

When should you begin the search for shed antlers? Here’s what to consider
Hunters and anglers are a funny bunch. We take in a few points of data, such as seasonal timing and weather, and we draw big conclusions. The easiest way to frame this is when it

Wings Over Wisconsin has track wheelchairs available
Wings Over Wisconsin (WOW) wants more people to know about the all-terrain wheelchairs available for use from several local WOW chapters. The program was started 20 years ago by the Fond du Lac chapter.

New York to get $32 million in federal conservation funds
New York is poised to receive nearly $32 million in federal conservation funds for the Fiscal Year 2025. The funding is among $1.3 billion in apportionments nationwide though the Wildlife Restoration Act, better known as

Patrick Durkin: CWD is sinking deer herds in disease areas
If you’re seeing too few deer in southwestern Wisconsin for your hunting or viewing pleasure, it’s time to accept the obvious reason: The culprit is chronic wasting disease (CWD), the always fatal prion disease that

Commentary: Make the turkey Wisconsin’s official state game bird
I am proposing to designate the wild turkey as Wisconsin’s official state game bird because of its deep-rooted history, widespread presence, and special place in Wisconsin’s outdoor traditions.
The turkey is the ideal candidate