Some deer hunting traditions should be reconsidered as regs are re-written
State now in position to make some sensible changes to deer hunting regulations.
Forward by Jerry Davis
How about launching a new Thanksgiving tradition in Wisconsin?
Even if there wasn’t turkey on the tables for the very first autumn celebration, what we have come to know as Thanksgiving, we certainly eat breasts and drumsticks aplenty now. We should not forget there is another goings-on during Thanksgiving week, too – the nine-day gun deer season.
Find positive ways to encourage more Wisconsin deer hunting
Should Wisconsin encourage more out-of-state hunters to travel here for deer?
Hunting released pheasants on Wisconsin's public lands
Getting farther from the parking areas and hunting weekdays often the keys to success on hard-hunted public areas.
Acknowledge what is here in Wisconsin and help maintain those natural resources and opportunities
Wisconsin sportsmen have long accepted their role of participating in fish and wildlife management; those efforts need to continue in the future.
Take advantage of a holiday pheasant hunt this year
Wisconsin DNR is planning on releasing about 2,000 pheasants on eight state hunting grounds just before Christmas.
Wisconsin deer hunters in most areas might consider filling another antlerless tag or two
Wisconsin DNR puts preseason deer herd estimate at 1.8 to 1.9 million animals.
Wisconsin artists give nod to diseased ashes by turning those trees into art
Exhibit on display at Madison’s Overture Center through Oct. 27.
Involve real people again in Wisconsin deer hunting and perhaps bring back some tradition
CWD management may require more in-person deer registration, so just bring it back full bore.
Selling a Wisconsin deer hunting idea to visitors
How can the state help visitors learn more about hunting regulations and opportunities?
Wisconsin legislators should restore deer carcass tagging, for name’s sake
And, while we’re at it, let’s drop "harvest" and "take" from our hunting vocabulary.
Day of free food, music and tours aimed at celebrating outdoor community in Wisconsin
During the last two years, since moving its world headquarters from Middleton to Barneveld in Iowa County, Vortex Optics has held a free block party for anyone who wants to attend. Three of the company’s main product lines are binoculars,…
Sportsmen: Get involved in Wisconsin DNR wildlife research
Sometimes just an extra pair of hands can be very helpful.
More reasons why early closing of ruffed grouse season wasn't a good idea
It may have been a hindrance to Wisconsin’s annual ruffed grouse drumming survey, which helps biologists gauge population trends.
Listen to nature’s sounds and decipher the meanings
Most animal sounds, usually called vocalizations and regardless of origin, carry meanings. Sometimes they are calls to others of their kind, attracting mates, sounding alarms, finding food, and in some cases acquiring food. Insects are common pollinators, which are attracted…
Wisconsin sportsmen: nominate an ethical hunter for annual award
This year, do something to provide a good feeling for yourself and another hunter. Nominate an ethical Wisconsin hunter, who could – after review by a selection committee – be named the Wisconsin DNR 2019 ethical hunter. In addition to…
More Wisconsin spring turkey ‘authorizations,’ please
The Wisconsin DNR still has plenty of leftover spring turkey available for counter or online purchase.
Mentors can learn from novice hunters
Dane County 12-year-old’s enthusiasm captures his mentor’s attention.
Use turkey scouting, season to forget about winter
Do some scouting and practice calling to prepare for this spring’s six turkey seasons.
Planting natural vegetation, improving habitat best way to feed deer in winter
Now is a good time to consider species to be planted this spring.
Consider hunting ethics when heading afield this year
Sportsmen may nominate a fellow hunter for the annual Wisconsin Ethical Hunter of the Year Award.
Lending a helping hand now to maintain, or gain, permission
Anytime is a great time to lend assistance, but extra labor is particularly helpful during a tough winter. Our landowner friends, particularly farmers, must do a day’s work after a big snowstorm before their day of work begins. After school,…
Try stove-top syrups this spring
Seeing displays of sap-tapping tools and equipment might turn most outdoors enthusiasts and gardeners to a different store location. But fear not, anyone who can identify a maple tree, any maple, even a box elder, can make enough maple syrup…
Now might be a good time to reconsider some of Wisconsin’s hunting, fishing, trapping rule changes
Conservation Congress, sportsmen could start with rule change ideas that would cost nothing to implement.
For squirrels, nowhere to hide in Hyde hunt
10th annual Hyde squirrel hunting tournament draws hunters, participants of all ages.
About This Blog
Jerry Davis, of Barneveld, is a biology professor emeritus at UW-La Crosse, and is an Honorary Fellow in the Botany Department at UW-Madison.
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