by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
November 14, 2024
The Wisconsin Legislature’s study committee on sandhill cranes held its second to last meeting Wednesday, taking a comb to the conclusions, findings of fact and legislative proposals that will be published when the body finishes its work next
Wisconsin’s deer hunt is one of Wisconsin's most culturally significant annual events. Although the first deer hunting regulations were passed in 1851, modern deer hunting in Wisconsin dates back to 1897 when several developments launched the modern hunting era including requiring hunters to
Deer camp is a serious tradition in Wisconsin. However, squirrel camp is a relatively unknown entity, which is unfortunate as squirrel camp holds many advantages over deer camp. I recently spent a full week, Sunday to Sunday in a muzzle loader squirrel camp in Vernon County. The county is in the
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today confirmed that tissue samples collected from one deer in Chippewa County, two deer in Jackson County and one deer in Waukesha County have tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).
The
The beleaguered ecosystem of Lake Menomin has developed another problem. This time it is an invasive species, zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha). Zebra mussels were found in Lake Menomin in the fall of 2023. And they were identified in Lake Tainter in the summer of 2024. Additionally zebra mussels
For dedicated hunters, the most wonderful time of the year is not the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but is hunting season which begins in earnest on September 14th. For the impatient hunting crowd, there is an early teal and goose season which began on September 1st. Hunting gets serious
As the air gets crisper and the leaves start to change, Wisconsin turns into a wonderland of vibrant colors, fun-filled festivals, and adventures that make fall a fan-favorite season. Whether you want to surround yourself with live music and activities, or looking for a more laid-back experience, we
DNR Press Release:
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.
There are six dates throughout
Mississippi River including Lake Pepin.
The Mississippi River is a haven for water sports. Fishing is one of
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers that the deadline to apply for a bobcat or fisher permit is Aug. 1, 2024.
The DNR regulates the harvest of bobcat and fisher through a permitting system. To receive a permit for one of these species, a
