
Wisconsin bear hunt could see more tags in 2026
Wisconsin bear hunters will have to wait until Jan. 28, 2026, to find out for certain, but there’s a better than even chance they will see a healthy increase in bear harvest tags for 2026.<br
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Wisconsin bear hunters will have to wait until Jan. 28, 2026, to find out for certain, but there’s a better than even chance they will see a healthy increase in bear harvest tags for 2026.<br

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear- and spring turkey-hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10. Hunters may apply for harvest

The St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show kicks off Friday and continues through Sunday at St. Paul RiverCentre.

Although generally happy with the 2025 regular season’s results, Pennsylvania Game Commission elk biologist Jeremy Banfield commented on a few exceptions.
“Elk Hunt Zone 2’s cow harvest is disappointing that most of the elk

A high-ranking member of the House Game and Fisheries Committee accused the Pennsylvania Game Commission of not following the statutory process when it comes to the elk tag drawing.
State Rep. Dave Maloney, R-Berks, who

Preliminary results from Michigan’s 2025 bear hunting season show significant overharvests across most of the Upper Peninsula, while harvest in the northern Lower lagged.
Preliminary numbers show state-licensed hunters registered a total of 1,919

The moose study, in northeastern Minnesota, is a collaborative effort of the Minnesota DNR, the 1854 Treaty Authority, and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.

When Fort Atkinson resident Lisa Purucker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 13 years ago, it disrupted nearly every aspect of her life. She hasn’t let it stop her from checking off a variety of

Sneaking quietly along the ridge in the inky-black stillness of predawn, a fresh coating of snow revealed where bears had clearly overturned leaves while rooting for acorns.
Multiple sets of tracks added confidence that
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