Cross Bow Hunting

Beginning in 2014, Wisconsin will allow cross-bow hunting for all hunters.  Check out this article from Bowhunting Magazine that invites you to comment on the new law.

The ever-expanding list of states allowing crossbow hunting got a little longer this month when Governor Scott Walker signed legislation expanding crossbow hunting opportunities in Wisconsin.

Under previously existing rules, only hunters age 65 and over or with physical disabilities were allowed to hunt deer with crossbows. Beginning with the 2014 fall hunting season, hunters of all legal ages and abilities will be able to purchase a crossbow hunting license and hunt during a crossbow hunting season that will run concurrent with the archery deer season.

Full Story Read & React: Wisconsin Introduces First-Ever Crossbow Season

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Wolf Hunt Drawing

A total of 16,672 hunters or trappers applied for a chance to receive one of the 251 permits for the 2013 Wisconsin wolf hunting season.  The drawing for these permits will be August 15th.  Read this Wisconsin DNR article for all the details.

MADISON – A total of 16,672 interested wolf hunters or trappers applied to receive a permit or a preference point for the 2013 Wisconsin wolf hunting season, according to Department of Natural Resources officials. The permit drawing is scheduled to occur Aug. 15.  

“This is Wisconsin’s second state-managed wolf hunt, and a continued testament to the recovery of wolves in Wisconsin,” said Dave MacFarland, DNR carnivore specialist. “As we did for the inaugural hunt, we are entering this second season cautiously and will continue to learn valuable information for updating the state’s wolf management plan and adopting permanent wolf hunting rules. We are anticipating another successful, safe, season. “

Full Story Wolf permit drawing will occur August 15

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Permit Application Deadline August 1st

A reminder to hunters and trappers - the August 1st deadline for for permit applications is fast approching for the following seasons: Fall Turkey, Canada geese (Horicon Zone),  Sharp-tailed grouse, Bobcat (hunting and trapping), Fisher (trapping only) and Otter (trapping only).

Get all the details on the Wisconsin DNR website August 1 deadline approaches for many hunting seasons

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Hunting Sandhill Cranes

There seems to be support for a Sandhill Crane hunting season in Wisconsin, but those opposed say there are already enough animals hunted here.  Article from the Green Bay Press Gazette

MADISON — Outdoor lovers overwhelmingly endorsed the idea of hunting sandhill cranes, according to a tally state wildlife officials released Wednesday.

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress asked everyone who attended its annual statewide spring hearings Monday whether they support a sandhill season. Attendees approved the idea by more than a 2-1 margin, according to a count the state Department of Natural Resources released Wednesday afternoon.

The vote promises to give conservative legislators more leverage as they advance legislation authorizing a hunt — and ratchet up an already bitter debate in a state that both prides itself on its hunting culture and serves as home to the International Crane Foundation, one of the world's premier crane conservation organizations.

Full Story Wisconsin crane hunt wins widespread support

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2012 Hunting and Trapping Seasons

Get a copy of the 2012 Hunting and Trapping Season Flyer published by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Reasouces.  This lists all the season dates and license requirements.  Click here 2012 Wisconsin Hunting and Trapping Seasons

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Thinking About Hunting Land?

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96+ acres on the east border of the Black River State Forest.  Beautifully wooded with Dickey Creek running across the parcel. $112,000 #JAC1212

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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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Wisconsin's Youth Hunt Set For April 10-11

Get the kids ready to bag their turkey!

From greenbaypressgazette.com
Businesses that sell the latest in wild turkey hunting gear are seeing a steady stream of traffic as hunters prepare for the 2010 spring season, the 28th in Wisconsin's history.
Even though the first hunt periods outside of tribal lands don't begin until April 14, more than 100 beginners in area counties will get a jump start over spring break in Learn To Hunt programs.
The season for licensed tribal members on Oneida lands begins April 3 and Wisconsin's annual youth hunt weekend is set for April 10-11. Some Learn To Hunt events also will wrap up that weekend.
Full Story - It's time for hunters to talk turkey by Kevin Naze

WI Hunters Disagree on Expanding Next Year's Gun-Deer Hunt

MADISON (WPR) Deer hunting groups in the state are at odds over a proposal to expand next year’s gun hunting season from nine days to 16. Public hearings are underway.
At issue is how to control the state’s deer herd. The plan in place, until it was suspended this year, required hunters to Earn A Buck by first getting an antlerless deer. The owner of Buck Rub Outfitters in Waukesha is glad it's gone. As a member of the Hunters Rights Coalition, Greg Kazmierski says it took the fun out of hunting. Kazmierski says last year, he shot a doe and for the first time in 40 years of hunting, had regrets shooting a deer. He says the deer population in the area he was hunting was down, but shot the doe anyway because of the threat of Earn A Buck the following year.
Kazmierski served on the committee to find a workable "alternative" to Earn A Buck. That proposal now includes a longer gun season – 16 days instead of 9. And that’s riled up another hunting group.

Wisconsin hunting groups disagree on expanding gun-deer hunt

Its hunting Season...Time to find Land!

The leaves are starting to change colors here in Jackson County and all my friends are getting prepared for bow season....to all GOOD LUCK and be SAFE. This is also the time of the year where the majority of landsales happen for my group and this year appears to be no different 5 new offers this weekend alone. So if you are in the market give me a call or email me to discuss whats currently out there which would fit your needs. www.buywisconsinland.com