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Wisconsin letters to the editor: Emus, deer and thoughts on Outdoor News columnists
Reader-submitted letters to Wisconsin Outdoor News.

Illinois turkey hunters continue stance of ‘keep on, keepin’ on’
There are a lot of puzzling things about the Illinois spring turkey season – mostly puzzling to turkey hunters up and down the state. The most common question I get this time of year, as

‘Warm thoughts’ inspired by native plant ideas help pass the winter months
It’s that time of year when we dream of warmer days and spring gardens. Like many households, I spend hours paging through seed catalogs in early January.

Commentary: Wetlands gets a major boost from federal legislation
Government funding legislation prioritizes conservation programs.
Outdoor insights: New Pheasants Forever CEO vows continued focus on habitat initiatives
PF/QF LEADER. I Chatted with the new CEO and president of Pheasants Forever on Monday. Marilyn Vetter, a North Dakota native who now hails from across the St. Croix in New Richmond, Wis., officially begins
Commentary: Group seeks lead ban on ammo, fishing tackle for NPS properties
On Nov. 17, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility filed a petition to ban the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle on all property managed by the National Park Service.
A fine and pleasant holiday-week hunt in New York
I spent more time hunting in the Southern Zone this year than I have in years. And that wouldn’t have happened unless there was the holiday-week deer hunt, which took place only in the Southern

Unseasonable weather can be a blessing for wildlife in Pennsylvania
Although rain and rising temperatures can cause frustrating hunting conditions for deer and small game, it has its benefits.

Overlooking routine maintenance can lead to heavily damaged crossbows
A recent trip to the local archery pro-shop provided an eye-opening lesson on the importance of regular crossbow maintenance.