Trapping In Wisconsin
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10/21/2014 1:15:00 PMMADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has closed Wolf Harvest Zone 5 to hunting and trapping of gray wolves effective October 20, 6:30 p.m. At that time, the zone is closed to any further hunting and trapping of wolves for the 2014-2015 wolf harvest season. With this closure, a total of 4 wolf harvest zones have closed this...
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10/18/2014 4:40:00 PMMADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has closed Wolf Harvest Zone 2 to hunting and trapping of gray wolves effective noon October 18. At that time, the zone is closed to any further hunting and trapping of wolves for the 2014-2015 wolf harvest season. With this closure, a total of 1 wolf harvest zones have closed this seas...
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10/10/2014 2:15:00 PMOn October 1, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves injured a 6 year old English Setter bird dog. The attack occurred in the Town of Bear Bluff, Jackson County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "...
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10/10/2014 2:05:00 PMHelp the DNR monitor Wisconsin’s wolf population – Become a volunteer carnivore tracker! CONTACT: Jane Wiedenhoeft, DNR wildlife biologist and track program manager, 715-762-1362 Wisconsin’s wolf monitoring program relies upon volunteers from around the state who help track the animals each winter, and those interested in b...
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10/10/2014 1:55:00 PMWisconsin’s public water systems continue to invest in upgradesOver past three years, nearly $135 million invested by municipal water systems statewideMADISON -- More than 95 percent of Wisconsin’s water suppliers meet or exceed health standards and the state’s public water systems continue to make upgrades through a loan program ...
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10/10/2014 1:55:00 PMOn October 4, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 6 year old Plott bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Minocqua, Oneida County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. On October 5, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 6 year old Plott bear hound. The attack...
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10/10/2014 1:50:00 PMMADISON -- The coyote, bobcat, raccoon, fox, and fisher trapping seasons in Wisconsin will open statewide Oct. 18 at 4 a.m., along with hunting seasons for bobcat, raccoon, and fox. "Wisconsin has a strong trapping heritage and fall is an exciting time to get out in the fields and forests to appreciate Wisconsin's many natural resources...
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10/6/2014 10:50:00 AMOn October 1, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 3 year old Walker bear hound and injured a 10 year old Plott bear hound. The hounds were released for hunting in Michigan but crossed the border into Wisconsin where the attack occurred. The attack occurred in the Town of Kimball, Iron County. More information and a caution area map are...
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10/6/2014 10:45:00 AMTrappers who incidentally capture wolves during the upcoming fallharvest seasons are encouraged to contact department staff MADISON -Trappers who incidentally capture wolves are encouraged to contactdepartment staff and participate in Wisconsin's wolf collaring andmonitoring program."Tracking collared wolves is a critical component of Wisconsin's w...
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10/3/2014 10:40:00 AMOn September 26, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 10 year old and a 5 year old English bear hound in the same incident. The attack occurred in the Town of Oakland, Douglas County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area map...
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9/24/2014 6:45:00 PMOn September 13, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 2 year old Walker bear hound and a 2 year old Blue Tick bear hound in the same incident. The attack occurred in the Town of Draper, Sawyer County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the...
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9/24/2014 6:40:00 PMOn September 12, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 5 year old Walker bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Cushing, Polk County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "...
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9/18/2014 8:40:00 AMOn September 14, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 3 year old Walker bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Washburn, Bayfield County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyw...
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9/3/2014 4:20:00 PMOn August 31, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed an 11 year old Plott/Walker bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Emery, Price County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf m...
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9/3/2014 4:15:00 PMThe fall Trapper Education Committee meeting will occur on Thursday, September 4 at 7 pm in the meeting rooms of Marshfield Holiday inn (750 S. Central Ave). The meeting is open to the public and the administration of the Wisconsin Cooperative Trapper Education Program will be discussed. Please direct any questions to Ger...
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9/3/2014 4:15:00 PMWith a number of 2014 fall hunting and trapping seasons just around the corner, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will once again offer a Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast. The fall forecast provides a great deal of information and helpful tips for all types of hunting and trapping. To view this year’s hunting and trapping ...
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8/26/2014 1:40:00 PMOn August 23, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 7 year old Plott hound and injured three 2 year old Plott hounds and a 6 year old Plott hound during the same training incident. The attack occurred in the Town of Fence, Florence County. More information and a caution area map are available on thegray wolf webp...
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8/22/2014 12:00:00 PMOn August 17, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed an 11 year old Black and Tan bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Emery, Price County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf ...
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8/15/2014 10:40:00 AMOn August 9, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 4 year old Walker/Blue Tick hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Mercer, Iron County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf manag...
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8/9/2014 10:45:00 AMOn August 1, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 4 year old Plott bear hound and a 1 year old Plott bear hound and injured a 4 year old Plott bear hound during the same training incident. The attack occurred in the Town of Popple River, Forest County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webp...
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8/9/2014 10:40:00 AMOn August 4, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 6 year old Plott bear hound. The attack occurred in the Town of Omro, Iron County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help re...
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7/25/2014 9:50:00 AMOn July 22, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 5-year-old plott bear hound while training in Jackson County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help reduce conflicts du...
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7/22/2014 1:30:00 PMOn July 13, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 6-year-old red tick bear hound while training in Iron County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management")&nbs...
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7/15/2014 1:30:00 PMAUGUST 1st IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, DON'T FORGET TO BUY YOUR PERMITS LISTED BELOW-Stop on in and we'll help youJULY 15Turtle season opens statewide through Nov. 30 for those species that are not listed as endangered or threatened.*AUGUST 1Fall turkey hunting applications Deadline to apply for goose hunting permits for the Ho...
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7/11/2014 10:15:00 AMThe approved quotas for bobcat, fisher and otter will be available on the DNR web page in late July - no major changes are expected from last year. An additional Southern bobcat zone (all of Wis. south of Hwy 64) has been approved for 2014. Those interested in hunting and/or trapping bobcats will need to apply to a specific zone (north or south) an...