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New firearm rules take effect on opening day of gun deer hunt

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2011, 1:11 pm
MADISON -- New legislation signed Friday by Gov. Scott Walker modifies state law concerning the manner in which long-barreled firearms, bows and crossbows can be transported in motor vehicles or placed in or on stationary vehicles. The new law will be published in time to take effect Nov. 1...
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Video from Wisconsin Whitetail Follower

Ben H. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2011, 6:34 pm
Keep the early season videos coming guys and gals. Bowhunting season starts tomorrow morning.  Good luck to everyone! Send us your stories.  
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2011 Wisconsin Whitetail Deer Hunting Season Dates

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2011, 11:51 am
 2011 Seasons Bow   September 17 - November 17, 2011 November 28 - January 8, 2012 Gun November 19 - November 27, 2011 Muzzleloader November 28 - December 7, 2011 Youth Deer Hunt  October 8 - October 9, 2011 Statewide Antlerless Hunt  December 8 -...
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2011 Fall hunting forecast available

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2011, 11:48 am
MADISON -– The 2011 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast (PDF, 6.5 MB, 48 pages) is now available. Hunters, trappers and wildlife enthusiasts will find information on upcoming season structures, deer research and wildlife populations, district hunting outlooks and much more. Chronic Wasting Disease ...
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2011 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Season Nearing

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 8, 2011, 9:29 am
When the calender strikes August and weather hints with 50 - 60 degree nights, hunters in Wisconsin begin to get that feeling that hunting is right around the corner. While many hunters in Wisconsin spend the summer scouting and mapping deer patterns, getting to this point in the year only creates t...
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Disabled deer hunt sign up open through Sept. 1

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 8, 2011, 8:59 am
MADISON – Hunters with disabilities can sign up for the 2011 disabled gun deer hunt by contacting sponsoring landowners directly to make arrangements. Hunters are encouraged to contact sponsors as soon as possible so sponsors can meet the Sept. 1 deadline to submit a list of participating hu...
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Locating new fawns is next step in deer research project; volunteers needed

Ben H. posted an article on - Jun 12, 2011, 6:28 pm
MADISON – Dozens of volunteers assisted state wildlife researchers in capturing and placing radio-collars on 204 deer in February and March. Now the call is going out again for volunteers to help locate fawns born to does that were fitted with implant radio transmitters designed to signal when...
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DNR rejects claim it is opposed to "Deer Regulation Bill"

Ben H. posted an article on - Jun 12, 2011, 6:24 pm
MADISON – Earlier today a press release was issued by a state conservation organization, the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, stating that the Department of Natural Resources joined numerous other state conservation organizations in opposing Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 75, commonly referred...
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Sponsor sign-up period open for Disabled Deer Hunts

Ben H. posted an article on - Jun 12, 2011, 6:23 pm
MADISON – Landowners interested in sponsoring a deer hunt for disabled hunters are reminded of the June 1 deadline for applications. In 2011, the disabled hunt will take place October 1-9. Sponsor applications are available on Disabled Deer Hunting page of the Department of Natural Resour...
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DNR announces proposed 2011 deer hunting season structure

Ben H. posted an article on - Apr 22, 2011, 4:52 pm
MADISON – Department of Natural Resources wildlife management officials will propose a 2011 deer season structure that promises a return to a more traditional hunting framework by eliminating the October antlerless hunt outside of the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management zone and allowing t...
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Volunteer instructors, hunters' dedication behind fatality-free gun-deer season

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 10, 2011, 11:16 am
Remember to sign up for your hunter safety class MADISON – Hunting history repeated itself in Wisconsin 2010 – and the head of the state’s hunter education program is looking for a repeat performance in 2011. “Wisconsin ended its 2010 gun-deer season free of hunter fatalities,” Depar...
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Winter Severity Index monitors health of northern deer herd

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2011, 11:25 am
SPOONER Wis. – State wildlife staff are again monitoring the effects of winter on the state’s northern deer herd using as system known as the Winter Severity Index – and so far things look pretty good. The index uses a combination and accumulation of cold temperatures and deep snows...
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Deer Management Unit information forums to be held around state

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2011, 11:23 am
MADISON – A series of deer management public information forums are scheduled across the state in March. These forums are for anyone interested in deer and the most up to date deer management unit information. Topics will include 2010 harvest summaries and recommendations for 2011 season...
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Deer captures to continue through March

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2011, 11:21 am
MADISON – Wisconsin deer researchers have succeeded in capturing a total of 187 deer in two study areas as part of a multi-year effort designed to answer concerns hunters have voiced over population estimates that in part determine deer hunting season structure. Capture efforts are expected to...
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Inner city kids get archery, hunting thanks to warden

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2011, 11:16 am
APPLETON, Wis. – The thrills of archery, scouting pheasants and simple fun outdoors have reached hundreds of inner city Milwaukee students thanks to the dedication and efforts of an honored state conservation warden. The Wisconsin Bowhunters Association on March 5 named Gervis Myles as...
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Hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Today

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2011, 11:14 am
MADISON – 2011-12 Wisconsin hunting, fishing, trapping and other licenses for fish and wildlife activities in Wisconsin go on sale Wednesday, March 9. Annual licenses are valid from April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. Hunting and fishing licenses for the 2010-11 license year expire on March ...
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Sandhill "learn to deer hunt" applications available

Ben H. posted an article on - Mar 9, 2011, 11:13 am
BABCOCK, Wis. – Youth and beginning hunters who want to learn the basics of deer hunting in Wisconsin can sign up for learn to hunt workshops at the Sandhill Wildlife Area near Babcock, The one-day workshops include information on deer biology and management, scouting, firearm safety, hunt r...
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DNR deer research effort to begin in Shawano and Rusk county areas

Ben H. posted an article on - Jan 31, 2011, 1:37 pm
MADISON – Citizens within roughly 30 miles of Clintonville in Shawano, Waupaca and Outagamie counties and parts of Menominee County and in the area of Park Falls, Exeland and Winter in Price, Rusk and Sawyer counties soon may witness something never seen before in Wisconsin; a low-flying helicop...
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Links for 2011-01-06 [del.icio.us]

Ben H. posted an article on - Jan 7, 2011, 3:00 am
FURminator Deshedding Tools, Deshedding Tool, Pet Deshedding Tools Dog Deshedding Tools, FURminator Dog Deshedding Tools Cat Deshedding Tools, Cat Brush, Cat Grooming
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Links for 2010-12-13 [del.icio.us]

Ben H. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2010, 3:00 am
Hunting Equipment and Hunting Supplies - Trophy Whitetail ... Greatest hunting superstore on the web. Deshedding Tools and Furminator Brushes for Shedding Cats and ... Best pet store that you can buy goods at without paying an arm and a leg
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Statement of DNR Secretary Matt Frank on federal step in wolf delisting

Ben H. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2010, 4:01 pm
MADISON –DNR Secretary Matt Frank made the following statement on the announcement by the Department of the Interior - US Fish and Wildlife Service that the service is moving ahead with efforts to remove the gray wolf from the federal endangered species list in the Great Lakes states of Wiscon...
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Statewide antlerless deer hunt to be held Dec. 9-12

Ben H. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2010, 9:46 am
Statewide antlerless deer hunt to be held Dec. 9-12MADISON – Hunters heading out to participate in the December 9-12 statewide antlerless deer hunt need to check deer tagging rules carefully for the unit in which they intend to hunt. The best source of information is the 2010 Wisconsin Deer Hun...
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Hunters register a preliminary tally of 218,144 deer over nine-day season

Ben H. posted an article on - Dec 6, 2010, 6:08 pm
MADISON – A survey of Wisconsin deer registration stations conducted by the state Department of Natural Resources has yielded a preliminary tally of 218,144 for the just-ended, nine-day November gun deer hunt, an 11 percent increase over the 2009 nine-day season. The opener was highlighted b...
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2010 gun deer season free of firearm fatalities for second time in state's history

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2010, 7:31 pm
Volunteer hunter education instructors big factor in safety’s home run MADISON – Wisconsin ended its 2010 gun-deer season free of hunter fatalities, a feat first and last seen in 1974. “No one was shot and killed while deer hunting this year in Wisconsin,” said Tim Lawhern, Depar...
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Hunters register a preliminary tally of 218,144 deer over nine-day season

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2010, 7:27 pm
MADISON – A survey of Wisconsin deer registration stations conducted by the state Department of Natural Resources has yielded a preliminary tally of 218,144 for the just-ended, nine-day November gun deer hunt, an 11 percent increase over the 2009 nine-day season. The opener was highlighted by good...
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Hunters register 106,404 deer opening weekend of 2010 season

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2010, 9:26 pm
MADISON – Good to very good hunting conditions on opening day gave way to misty-rainy weather on day two of the 2010 gun deer hunt. Hunters participating in the traditional November nine-day gun deer hunt registered a preliminary tally of 106,404 deer over the first two days of the hunt. The...
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2010 Wisconsin Opening Day Gun Deer Season Report

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 22, 2010, 9:25 pm
MADISON – Nearly ideal hunting conditions across the state contributed to an active opening morning of the 2010 Wisconsin nine-day regular gun deer season, according to anecdotal reports from registration stations across the state. Good weather, with no rain and cool, but not cold temperatu...
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Preliminary deer hunter wildlife survey results

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2010, 6:45 pm
MADISON -- Eight weeks into the 2010 deer hunting seasons, deer sightings are up slightly over 2009 in most areas of the state, according to early returns from the Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. With the archery season in full swing, and the opening of the 2010 gun deer season only a few days...
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A message to hunters from DNR Secretary Matt Frank

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2010, 8:59 pm
MADISON – As Wisconsin deer hunters make final preparations for the 2010 gun deer hunt, Department of Natural Resources Secretary, Matt Frank wishes all hunters good luck and good hunting: “The annual deer hunt is an incredible tradition that links generations and families and friends. ...
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Wisconsin's nine-day regular gun deer season opens Nov. 20

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 13, 2010, 8:57 pm
Wisconsin’s nine-day regular gun deer season opens Nov. 20MADISON – Wisconsin’s regular nine-day gun deer hunting season opens Saturday, Nov. 20 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 28. State wildlife officials say that while herd control has been the primary statewide focus over the last decade ...
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Consider venison donation this hunting season

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2010, 10:55 am
MADISON – The Wisconsin Venison Donation Program and its affiliates, Hunt for the Hungry and Target Hunger along with more than 140 participating meat processors, are ready to accept and distribute extra venison donated by hunters. A list of participating meat processors is available on the Dep...
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New Wisconsin Whitetail State Record?

Ben H. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2010, 10:51 am
Brian Inda, 26, of Wautoma bowhunted this fall on an old Christmas tree farm near Wild Rose. The central Wisconsin ground obviously grows more than conifers. Hunting Tuesday on the 120-acre property, a very big whitetail buck responded to Inda's grunt call and passed within shooting ...
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Deer Hunt 2010 will air Nov 11 on Public Television across the state

Ben H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 4:00 pm
MADISON – Deer Hunt 2010, hosted by Wisconsin Public Television’s Dan Small and sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources, will air Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. on Milwaukee Public Television station MPTV 10.1 and the Wisconsin Channel of Wisconsin Public Television across the state. A directory of ...
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Deer Registration and Carcass Transportation in CWD Zone

Ben H. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2010, 1:42 pm
MADISON – Hunters are reminded that all deer killed in the chronic wasting disease Management Zone (CWD-MZ) of south central Wisconsin must be registered no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day after it was harvested within the unit of kill or an adjacent unit within the CWD-MZ. “There stil...
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Wisconsin's Mentored Hunting Law continues to grow in second year

Ben H. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2010, 4:00 pm
MADISON – With the fall hunting seasons in full swing, now is the time hunters can help secure the future of their tradition and introduce someone to hunting by taking advantage of Wisconsin’s mentored hunting law. “Mentored hunting is a great way for families to involve their kids in family ...
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Plan approved to guide state efforts to control CWD over next 15 years

Ben H. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2010, 6:00 pm
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – A plan that will guide the state’s efforts to manage chronic wasting disease over the next 15 years was approved unanimously by the State Natural Resources Board at its September meeting. “This new plan provides more specific actions and focuses on responding to diseas...
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Wisconsin Antlerless Deer Hunt October 14-17

Ben H. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2010, 4:30 pm
MADISON – Wisconsin’s antlerless deer-only gun hunt takes place Oct. 14-17 in herd control and chronic wasting disease deer management units. The hunt will take place in the following herd control deer management units (DMU) 1M, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 21, 47, 51A, 51B, 54B, 54C, 57, 59C, 59D,...
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Antlerless Early Deer Hunt Oct. 14-17 an Opportunity for Hunters to Earn-A-Buck Sticker

Ben H. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2010, 1:00 pm
FITCHBURG – The antlerless deer hunt in the chronic wasting disease Management Zone (CWD-MZ) Oct. 14-17 is an opportunity for hunters to prequalify for a buck authorization sticker. CWD management units have an earn-a-buck (EAB) season structure in 2010, meaning hunters must first harvest an...
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Nine Wisconsin Hunters Convicted in Montana for Illegally Hunting and Tagging Deer

Ben H. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2010, 11:59 am
HORICON – Nine Wisconsin hunters were among 12 persons convicted recently as part of a multi-year investigation of illegal hunting activities in Montana. The total amount of fines, bond and restitution collected in the case was $17,416. The 12 defendants also lost a total of 63 years of hunt...
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Archery Deer Registration/CWD Sampling Stations and Food Pantry Drop-Off Locations

Ben H. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2010, 11:56 am
FITCHBURG – Bow deer registration stations are now set in the Department of Natural Resources 11-county South Central Region (SCR) and the chronic wasting disease – Management Zone (CWD-MZ) of southern Wisconsin. There are two archery hunting seasons in the Region. Hunters are advised to c...
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Let the Little Guys Hunt: Youth gun deer hunt Oct. 9-10

Ben H. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2010, 11:49 am
MADISON - The ninth annual Wisconsin Youth Gun Deer Hunt will take place statewide on Oct. 9-10. Under Wisconsin’s Mentored Hunting Law, now in its second season, hunters as young as 10 years of age may participate -- with or without hunter education certification -- in the youth gun deer h...
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Antlerless deer hunting prohibited this year in 18 deer management units in Northern Wisconsin

Ben H. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2010, 1:55 pm
SPOONER, WI. -- Archery and gun hunters are reminded that shooting an antlerless deer is not allowed by most hunters in 18 regular deer management units and the Council Grounds State Park in Northern Wisconsin. Archery and gun antlerless deer carcass tags are not valid in units 7, 13, 28, 29A, 29B, ...
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New hunting and trapping rules in effect for 2010 seasons

Ben H. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2010, 12:57 pm
MADISON – Hunters and trappers looking forward to the 2010-2011 seasons will have some new rules to follow as they pursue their fall pastimes. Several of the new rules were requested and supported by hunters and trappers at the annual Spring Rule Hearings. Others have come to life in response to c...
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State repeals waiting period for deer bow hunters to purchase archery licenses

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2010, 5:25 pm
Weekly News Article Published: August 24, 2010 by the Central Office MADISON – Archery deer hunters no longer have to wait three days after purchasing a license during the open season to begin hunting in Wisconsin. The State Legislature removed the three-day waiting period restriction during...
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Two more state parks open to hunting for regular gun deer season November 20-28

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 23, 2010, 6:06 pm
News Release Published: August 23, 2010 by the Northeast Region Contact(s): Don McKinnon, Supervisor, Potawatomi State Park, 920-746-2893 Rick Ostrowski, Park Manager, Whitefish Dunes State Park, 920-823-2400 Potawatomi and Whitefish Dunes open to hunting during the 9 day gun deer ...
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DNA analysis confirms four cougars in state within last two years

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 23, 2010, 6:04 pm
Cougars’ elusive nature makes tracking a challenge for state wildlife officials MADISON -- A few drops of blood, preserved by an alert warden, proves that while one male cougar was tracking through St. Croix and Dunn counties this past December, another male cougar was moving near the Flambe...
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Hunters with disabilities are reminded that it is up to them to contact a hunt sponsor

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 16, 2010, 6:01 pm
Sept. 1 is deadline to secure sponsor for disabled gun deer hunt Weekly News Article Published: August 3, 2010 by the Central Office MADISON – Qualified hunters with disabilities have until Sept. 1 to line up a sponsor so they can participate in a special gun deer hunt this October. &#...
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First week of deer observation survey brings in more than 800 reports

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 16, 2010, 6:00 pm
Weekly News Article Published: August 10, 2010 by the Central Office MADISON – The first week of Operation Deer Watch, a program that asks citizens to report deer observations during the months of August and September, produced 818 observation reports, filed by 420 individuals, according to ...
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Bonus antlerless deer tags and state park deer hunting permits available August 21 and 22

Ben H. posted an article on - Aug 16, 2010, 5:58 pm
MADISON - Antlerless deer (bonus) carcass tags for regular deer management units, and hunting access permits for state park deer management units go on sale starting Aug. 21. Tags and permits will be sold at the rate of one per person per day. Tags and permits for odd numbered units will be av...
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Operation Deer Watch' kicks off August 1

Ben H. posted an article on - Jul 29, 2010, 6:03 pm
Online reporting system will help track state’s deer population MADISON – Beginning August 1, Wisconsin citizens will have a new opportunity to be part of managing white-tailed deer in Wisconsin. Dubbed Operation Deer Watch, people are being asked to record and report all deer they s...
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