Less Bucks Taken in Northern Wisconsin

The numbers were down in Northern Wisconsin for bucks this year, but higher in the anterless season. Story by WTAQ.com

MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board discussed the recent deer gun season this afternoon – and members wanted to know why fewer bucks were shot in the north. Preliminary data showed that the buck-kill in the northern region was 12% less than a year ago.

Full Story DNR looking into why less bucks were harvested in northern region

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2012 State Park Stickers

The new State Park stickers for 2012 go on sale today! From the Wisconsin DNR.

MADISON – 2012 Wisconsin State Park, Forest and Recreation Area vehicle admission stickers and 2012 Wisconsin State Trail passes go on sale Dec. 1 at state park, forest and trail offices and Department of Natural Resources service centers.

New this year - The DNR call center will be accepting phone orders for annual admission sticker and state trail passes! Customers can order over the phone using MasterCard or Visa Over the phone by calling the DNR at (888) 936-7463 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Customers need to order stickers and passes by Monday, December 19 to receive them for the holidays.

Full Story  2012 Wisconsin state park admission stickers, trail passes go on sale Dec. 1

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Wisconsin's Whitetail Deer Trustee

Working to keep up Wisconsin's great hunting tradition - article by  Robert Hornacek FOX 11 News

Deer hunting is a billion-dollar-a-year industry in Wisconsin, so there is a lot at stake.

Hunters have expressed a lot of frustration in the last few years about the management of the deer herd. Now, the state has brought in an outsider to review things.

James Kroll is the new deer czar. He's officially called the Whitetail Deer Trustee. He's not your typical wildlife biologist. While he does have an academic background Kroll has spent much of his career communicating directly to hunters. He has his own TV show and has written hundreds of magazine articles.

See full story Deer czar: It's time for a change 

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Myths and Facts about Deer Hunting

Looking forward to the Deer Gun Season? While you wait for November 19th, here are some facts and myths about deer hunting for you to ponder, in an article by Dennis Anderson bellinghamherald.com

Across the nation, fall brings deer seasons. Here's a look at some assumptions, and mis-assumptions, deer hunters will take with them to their stands.

Myth - A well-placed heart and/or lung shot will drop a deer in its tracks, or shortly thereafter.

Fact - Sometimes yes, oftentimes no. And in cases when a deer shot in the heart or lungs doesn't drop, it can travel much farther than many hunters believe. Moreover, even seriously wounded deer can appear to tracking hunters to bleed more profusely than they actually are.

In one study using beef blood to simulate a bleeding deer, a pool of blood 12 inches across required only 6 ounces of blood to create.

Yet a loss of about 42 ounces of blood is required for a deer to bleed to death, according to Leonard Lee Rue III, author of the encyclopedic "The Deer of North America."

Full Story Separating the Myths from the Facts about Deer Hunting 

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A Very Big Black Bear

A possibly record breaking Black Bear was taken in the new hunting zone near Hudson.  Story by Megan Wiebold wqow.com

Hudson (WQOW) - When the DNR opened a new bear hunting zone in Hudson, one man took advantage of it, and may have come out with a Wisconsin record. Lon Feia shot a massive bear this week on his property just north of Hudson, but it wasn't easy.

Never did I have any idea that it would be anything like this," says Lon.

Lon Feia starting baiting for bears back in July, and spent the next two months catching him on camera. When the bear hunt season started, he went to work.

Full story with picture and video  Hudson man snags possible Wisconsin record black bear

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Pheasant season begins October 15th

For all you game bird hunters, Wisconsin's Ring-necked Pheasant season is almost here.  The hunting begins Saturday, October 15th at Noon and runs until Saturday December 31st.

Some public hunting area have been stocked with game farm pheasants. You can find these area by checking on this WI DNR public hunting map Public Hunting Grounds Stocked with Pheasants

For some Pheasant Hunting Tips, check out this page on the Dane County Conservation League's website Pheasant Hunting Basics

Good luck and safe hunting!

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DNR Wildlife Survey

For the third year the Wisconsin Department of Natural Reasorces is asking hunters to join in and report on wildlife in Wisconsin.

This article from NewsoftheNorth.net explains the survey and show statistics from previous years. These surveys help with wildlife management. Wisconsin deer hunter wildlife survey

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Black Bear Hunting Season

September 7th is the beginning of Black Bear Hunting season in Wisconsin. The first week of the season will be for hunters with dogs only in zones A, B and D, and the season ends October 11th. 9005 permits have been issued, and the harvest quota is 5,235 bear, the same number as 2010.

If you'd like to get into next year's hunt, you'll need a Class A bear license. These are very popular and are awarded by a “preference point lottery system”. For information on how this works visit the Wisconsin DNR site Getting a Bear License.

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Sturgeon Season Starts September 3rd

A Wisconsin DNR Weekly article

"Excellent" fishing forecast for some waters

MADISON -- Anglers looking for a unique fishing opportunity don't have to look far. The 2011 hook and line season for sturgeon season opens Sept. 3 on about a dozen waters statewide and gives anglers the chance to reel in one of Wisconsin's largest and oldest fish.

The opening date is wrong in the Guide to Wisconsin Hook and Line Fishing Regulations 2011-2012, anglers should note, and Sept. 3 is the correct opening day.

Lake sturgeon can grow to more than 200 pounds and live more than 100 years. The 2011 season marks the fifth year that the minimum length for harvesting sturgeon is set at 60 inches, with a one-fish limit per season. The season runs through Sept. 30, 2011.

There is a catch and release season only on a stretch of the Menominee River downstream from the Hattie Street dam to Green Bay from Sept. 3-30.

Full story Hook and line sturgeon season opens Sept. 3

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Colorful Lures to Catch Bass

By Ray Sasser The Dallas Morning News from Madison.com

DALLAS -- Walk into any well-equipped tackle shop and you'll find fishing lures in every color of the rainbow. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, for instance, offers a line of soft plastic lures in 88 color combinations.

They had to make up names for these colors, because the rainbow doesn't have hues like roadkill camo, green pumpkin magic/pearl or ru-berry. Sounds like a palette dreamed up at Woodstock or a Grateful Dead concert.
As one saying goes, "Lures are made to catch the fishermen, not the fish. The fish don't have any money."

Read more: It takes right combo of hues to lure bass

Attention Wisconsin Duck Hunters

Would you like to have a say in waterfowl hunting zones?

This article by Paul A Smith from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel outlines what the Wisconsin DNR would like to hear about from hunters: should the current 2 zone system be changed to 3? or should there be time splits? Check out this article and voice your opinion.

Wisconsin hunters can have say on duck zones

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Turtle Season July 15th - November 30th

From the Wisconsin DNR

MADISON - Turtle season opens statewide July 15 and runs through Nov. 30. The open season does not include those species that are listed as endangered or threatened. The ornate box turtle, Blanding’s turtle and the wood turtle are protected and may not be taken at any time.

Full Story - Turtle season opens July 15

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Fire Danger and Burning Permits

With all the rain we've been having this year, the fire danger is Wisconsin is rated at "Low" in every County today. But this can change very quickly.

To keep up with fire danger ratings and find out about burning permits for your area you can visit the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website. Check out the the this page Burning Permits. There you will find a color coded map of the state and see by what color your county is whether or not it is safe to burn. You can also subscribe to their Burn Permit and Fire Danger newsletter or call 1-888-WIS-BURN(947-2876) after 11AM for updates on daily restrictions.

You can also find the latest WDNR news on our website BuyWisconsinLand.com - WI DNR links

Spring Turkey Hunt numbers down

The prelimary numbers for this year's Spring Turkey Hunt are the lowest since 2002 according to this article By Paul A. Smith of the Journal Sentinel.

Hunters registered a preliminary total of 40,100 turkeys in the 2011 Wisconsin spring hunting season, lowest since 2002.

Although the number may increase slightly as reports are finalized, the season will likely show a drop in harvest of about 15% from 2010, said Sharon Fandel, assistant upland wildlife ecologist with the Department of Natural Resources.

Hunters registered 47,722 turkeys in the 2010 spring season and 52,581 in 2009. The record Wisconsin harvest is 52,880, set in 2008.

The 2011 preliminary total represents the third consecutive drop in harvest and only the fourth year-over-year decrease since the state offered a spring turkey hunt in 1983.

The last five-day period of the 2011 Wisconsin season ended May 22. The DNR made 225,729 permits available for the spring turkey hunt, similar to recent seasons.

Full Story Spring turkey harvest down 15% from 2010, DNR says

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Youth Turkey Hunt Video

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Possible Wisconsin Gray Wolf Hunt

By Ron Seelly Wisconsin State Journal lacrossetribune.com

With the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the verge of removing the gray wolf from endangered status, more calls are being heard in Wisconsin for a hunting season on the once rare animal.

"No question about it," Ed Harvey, chairman of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, said of increasing pressure and support for a wolf hunting season.

Recommendations calling for more control of the state's wolves, now numbering more than 800, and a reduction in the population were approved in all 72 Wisconsin counties by members of the Conservation Congress earlier this spring. The organization advises the state Department of Natural Resources on outdoor sporting issues.

Full Story Momentum building for state wolf hunt

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DNR ends "Earn A Buck"

from jsonline.com

Madison — Out with Earn-A-Buck regulations and the October gun hunt for antlerless deer.

In with unlimited antlerless permits in most of Wisconsin and a plea for hunters to harvest enough deer to bring the population closer to goal.

With a 7-0 vote at its Wednesday meeting, the Natural Resources Board approved a package of hunter-friendly regulations for the 2011 Wisconsin deer hunting seasons.

And in the process, it expressed its fervent wish to kill a deer hunting bill circulating in the Legislature.

The 2011 deer regulations package, proposed by the Department of Natural Resources in response to hunter complaints, includes less aggressive herd control tools than at any point in the last decade.

Full Story DNR, fearing sterner legislation, agrees to end Earn-A-Buck

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Looking for Public Hunting Ground?

Are you looking for public hunting ground?

Hunt Fish Camp Wisconsin has information and maps of public and wildlife area. They have the state divided by areas, and each area divided by County to make your search easy. Check it out Wisconsin public hunting land and wildlife areas

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Turkey Calls

Check out this video clip from the TV show Northland Adventures about Wisconsin Turkey calls and callers.

Turkey Calls - 3/4/11

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Public Meetings for Inland Trout Fishing

From the Wisconsin DNR Weekly News

MADISON -- Trout anglers can attend one of more than 30 meetings across the state in late March and early April to give feedback on inland trout fishing now and express their hopes for the future.

The public meetings, part of Wisconsin's review of inland trout fishing, come as recent studies are showing increased brook and brown trout populations, more trout streams, and changes in angler attitudes and habits.

“As secretary I hope all people will take full advantage of this opportunity to help the department better manage this critical resource,” says Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp. “I am very interested in seeking your ideas on DNR program improvements that matter to the citizens of Wisconsin. We can't do this without your help.”

Full Story Dozens of trout meetings set for March, April

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Wolves Killing More Dogs

from WisconsinOutdoorFun.com

MADISON — The state Department of Natural Resources says wolves are causing more problems for Wisconsinites.

A new report says wolves attacked animals on 47 farms last year compared to 28 farms in 2009.

Full story Wisconsin DNR says wolves killing more dogs, livestock

Lake Winnebago Sturgeon Season

The Sturgeon Spearing Season on Lake Winnebago opens Saturday February 12th.

The season runs until February 28th days or until the harvest cap quota is met from 6:30AM until 12:30PM daily.

For a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources article on the upcoming season, including a link to receive free wireless alerts or e-mail updates to learn the day's sturgeon harvest totals visit Water clarity improving for sturgeon spearing season opener

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Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic in Eau Claire

It the 26th Anniversary Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic and Outdoor Expo this weekend, January 28th to January 30th, at the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center.

This year Friday 3PM to 9PM will be Family Night with reduced admission: $10/Adult, Children 12 and under Free. Door Prizes for the first 300 families.

Saturday 9AM-6PM and Sunday 10AM-4PM admission will be $12/Adult, $5/Children 6-13, Free/Children 5 and under.

Guest speakers include Ralph and Vicki - Archer's Choice, John LaGrand, Tom Mesnard, Beaver Creek Reserve, Bill Wiesner, Jarrod Erdody and Rick Koziel.

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State Parks need Youth Ambassador

From the WDNR Weekly News

Wisconsin State Parks seek youth ambassador

MADISON – Social-media savvy youths between the ages of 16 and 28 who are also outdoors lovers have an opportunity to apply to serve as the State Park Youth Ambassador for the Wisconsin state parks program.

As part of a national campaign to recruit a youth ambassadors for each state, the Wisconsin state park program is seeking an ambassador to explore Wisconsin state parks, and to promote the nation’s state park systems.

“This is an opportunity for someone aged 16-28 to collaborate on a nationwide media and marketing program,” says Dan Schuller, Wisconsin state parks director. “Ambassadors will work with park staff and their own social networks to document their outdoor experiences with articles, blogs, and photo/video essays.”

This is a volunteer position and does not include compensation or transportation to parks, but the ambassador will receive guidance from individual state parks and of the state park system in documenting and sharing their experiences at parks.

Details and application forms for the Wisconsin State Parks youth ambassador are available on the DNR website. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2011.

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2011 Hunting and Trapping Seasons

Attention Hunters and Trappers - we now have the 2011 Flyer with dates and zones of this year's seasons: 2011 Wisconsin Hunting Season Dates - BuyWisconsinLand.com

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