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Hunters Harvest Nearly 100 More Wolves Than Allowed Under Quota

February 25, 2021 - 4:55pm

Hunters killed nearly 100 more wolves than allowed under quota as part of the state’s first wolf hunt this week in six years.

Lake Winnebago Already Seeing Highest Sturgeon Spearing Harvest In 6 Years

February 25, 2021 - 12:10pm

The sturgeon spearing season hasn’t ended yet, but the harvest on Lake Winnebago is the highest it’s been in six years.

Hunters Far Exceed State Wolf Quota As First Hunt In 6 Years Draws To A Close

February 24, 2021 - 5:05pm

Wolf hunters in Wisconsin harvested 18 percent of the state's population in just days, far exceeding the quota set by wildlife officials and bringing an early end to the state's first wolf hunt in six years Wednesday.

DNR Sued Over Enforcement Of PFAS Cleanup

February 24, 2021 - 1:45pm

A new lawsuit alleges the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is overstepping its authority by requiring businesses to investigate and clean up PFAS chemicals as part of state environmental cleanup programs.

With A Passion For The Outdoors, Emily Ford Aims To Complete Winter Thru-Hike Of Ice Age Trail

February 24, 2021 - 12:55pm

While the cold weather and snow may keep many indoors during the winter months, Emily Ford is taking on an intense challenge: thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail.

Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Set To End 2 Days After It Began

February 24, 2021 - 5:50am

Wisconsin’s first wolf hunt in six years is set to wrap up Wednesday afternoon as state-licensed hunters have already exceeded the quota set by wildlife officials. Hunters and trappers are on track to harvest as many wolves by Wednesday afternoon as they did over the course of two months during...

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Hunters Harvest Nearly 100 More Wolves Than Allowed Under Quota

Lake Winnebago Already Seeing Highest Sturgeon Spearing Harvest In 6 Years

Hunters Far Exceed State Wolf Quota As First Hunt In 6 Years Draws To A Close

DNR Sued Over Enforcement Of PFAS Cleanup

With A Passion For The Outdoors, Emily Ford Aims To Complete Winter Thru-Hike Of Ice Age Trail

Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Set To End 2 Days After It Began

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