Wisconsin Deer Hunting
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2/11/2013 10:15:00 AM“Deer hunting in Wisconsin is part of our DNA. It feeds traditions and fuels a huge economic engine for the state.” That’s what Governor Scott Walker said today as he unveiled budget provisions he says will make sure the 2012 Deer Trustee Report is successfully implemented. You may remember in 2011 Gov. Walker commissioned Dr. J...
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2/7/2013 10:15:00 AMFebruary 6, 2013 Contact(s): Tim Lizotte, DNR wildlife supervisor, 262-574-2120; Jennifer Pelej, public affairs manager, 608-264-9248. MADISON – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials have confirmed that a Waukesha County deer has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. This is the first CWD-positive deer in the county. &...
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2/5/2013 4:45:00 PMMADISON – Hunting continues to account for the largest number of adult white-tailed deer mortalities in Wisconsin, while predation accounts for the highest death of fawns, according to recent results from an ongoing deer mortality study. “Hunter harvest continues to be the greatest cause of death of both adult and yearling bucks,&rdquo...
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2/5/2013 4:25:00 PMMADISON – The questionnaire package for the 2013 Department of Natural Resources spring fish and wildlife proposed rules hearing and annual Conservation Congress county meeting and the list of meeting locations is now available for review on the Department of Natural Resources website. On Monday, April 8, there will be 72 public hearings, on...
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2/5/2013 11:45:00 AMClassic case of poachers stealing from public And thanks to teamwork involving the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the long-running case of illegal trafficking of black bears in Wisconsin northwoods is over. Last week, U.S. Attorney James L. ...
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2/4/2013 4:45:00 PMSTEVENS POINT – Anyone interested in learning more about the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer herd in Portage County is invited to attend an informational meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the George W Mead State Wildlife Area. A panel of experts on wildlife health, wildlife biology and conservation law will give ...
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2/1/2013 10:05:00 AMPreliminary reports show strong Wisconsin 2012 deer seasons Early reports based upon harvest numbers provided to the Department of Natural Resources from hunters show the state set an all-time record for bucks taken during the archery season -- and held its own for total harvest with other top states. The totals reported by hunters – which ...
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2/1/2013 9:40:00 AMJanuary 31, 2013 MADISON –With data entry near complete, hunter-supplied numbers indicate that 366,747 deer were harvested in Wisconsin for the 2012 seasons, a five percent increase from 2011, according to Department of Natural Resources officials. This tally will again rank the state in the top five deer hunting states in the country for to...
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1/28/2013 2:35:00 PMAnyone interested in learning more about the recent discovery of Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer herd in Juneau County is invited to attend an informational meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Mauston City Hall. A panel of experts on wildlife health, wildlife biology and conservation law will give a short presentation and will the...
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1/24/2013 2:00:00 PMJanuary 23, 2013 Contact(s): Kevin Wallenfang – 608-261-7589 MADISON – The state Natural Resources Board today approved the Department of Natural Resources’ recommendation to offer just over 8,500 bear harvest permits for the 2013 Wisconsin black bear season. “We will issue 8,560 permits for the upcoming season with a har...
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1/24/2013 9:10:00 AMBy Dick Ellis A large male cougar estimated to weigh up to 170 pounds was photographed in Sawyer County Saturday, January 19th after its track was discovered and the Tom was eventually treed by an experienced Wisconsin bear and bobcat hunter with his black and tan hounds. “I just came in and took the photos after they did all th...
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1/22/2013 5:20:00 PMMARSHALL HUNTERS EDUCATION CLASS Where: Marshall Community Center When: Tuesday 6pm-8pm Thursday 6pm-8pm Saturday 9am-12pm Register in person at Marshall Community Center Saturday February 5, 2013 9am-10am Class meets every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday for three weeks starting February 5th. COST $10.00 Instructor:...
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1/15/2013 4:35:00 PMBABCOCK, Wis. – The Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center will sponsor two upcoming workshops for people interested in Wisconsin wildlife: a porcupine ecology clinic on Saturday, Feb. 2 and a timber wolf tracking and ecology clinic Feb. 9-10. Porcupine ecology on snowshoes During the porcupine ecology clinic skills center staff will discuss the re...
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1/15/2013 4:25:00 PMMADISON – People with experience in wildlife rehabilitation, wildlife health, and the captive wildlife industry can apply through Jan. 31, 2013, to serve on a newly formed Wisconsin Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council. The council was established to assist the Department of Natural resources with recommendations pertaining to decisions ...
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1/15/2013 4:05:00 PMMADISON – There were 135,155 successful applicants in the drawing for 2013 Wisconsin spring wild turkey permits through the spring turkey preference drawing. A total of 234,765 permits will be available for the spring 2013 turkey season, and the remaining permits will be available through over-the-counter sales in March. Postcard notificatio...
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1/10/2013 2:25:00 PMEAU CLAIRE, WI (January 3, 2013): The largest sport show in west-central Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Sport Show, returns to the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 15, 16 and 17, 2013. Exhibitors and speakers are now being sought to participate in this event. Participating organizations will feature: hunting, boat...
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1/7/2013 2:40:00 PMWe are pleased that Judge Anderson removed the injunction that banned the use of dogs for hunting wolves. However, we are disappointed with Judge Anderson’s decision to prohibit training of dogs to hunt wolves. We will continue to seek input from the public and from stakeholders – including tribes – as we continue to develop perm...
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1/7/2013 2:00:00 PMSunday, January 6th marked the end of the Deer Hunter Wildlife survey. While the survey period is over, deer hunters will have until the 20th of January to report their wildlife observations. Observations can be reported by going to the Wisconsin DNR Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey web page.
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1/4/2013 10:45:00 AMHound killed in Jackson County Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a hound that was chasing coyotes on county forest lands in Komensky Township. It appears that 2-3 wolves attacked the hound. Killed was a 5 1/2 year old Plott hound. Two other dogs were uninjured. For more information and to view a caution area m...
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1/3/2013 10:20:00 AMTwo deer harvested in Portage and Juneau counties during the recent gun-deer hunt have tested positive for the fatal deer disease known as CWD -- chronic wasting disease. Department of Natural Resources scientists say these are the first positive CWD cases in the wild deer populations in both counties. The two CWD-positive deer were harvested on N...
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1/2/2013 11:20:00 AMBy John Luthens When the killing hand of winter lays its hand on the northern woods, there are those who fly south to warmer climates; snowbirds, I think they are called. Call me crazy, but I’ll take the cold. I’ll take the logging trails and the snow draped pines, and I’ll take the deer paths that lead into the slas...
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12/31/2012 12:20:00 PMWith good ice on many northern lakes anglers are getting out and having great success. While a lot of the attention is being focused on panfish, don't rule out early season walleyes and northern pike as they can provide excellent action at this time of the year. They both put up a hefty battle through the ice and they make for great table far...
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12/28/2012 12:55:00 PMThe Wisconsin Wolf Harvest season ended at 5 pm on December 23, 2012. A total of 117 wolves were harvested. Final breakdown by zone is below. Permit applications for next season will be available in early March. Zone Quota Harvest Status 1 32 32 CLOSED 2 20 19 CLOSED 3 18 19 CLOSED 4 5 5 CLOSED 5...
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12/21/2012 12:00:00 PMDenny Murawska Closing day of deer hunting season Just as the opening day of any season brings with it a certain tingling of anticipation, closing day brings with it its own bittersweet emotions. A few years back, I experienced a pretty typical season. You would think it would be so much easier to bag a buck with a gun as opposed to archery gear,...
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12/21/2012 11:35:00 AMDenny Murawska Not for the faint of heart The nights are long and every day cold penetrates to the bone. Still, cabin fever in the north is a very real thing. This is why we must get out and seize the moment whenever possible. For some, it is cross country skiing. For the nostalgic, perhaps snowshoeing is a good option. Of course, ice fishing, hi...