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  • 10/17/2016 6:25:00 PM
    During his five year military career, my special force’s army ranger son Nate totaled five war time deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sporadically, during that time, he would call me from overseas and because of the time zone changes, those calls would usually arrive around 2:00am. I was always awakened from a deep sleep hearing my son&rsq...
  • 10/17/2016 6:15:00 PM
    Madison – Next week, Wisconsin’s Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus is hosting its second annual Cast and Blast event at Milford Hills Hunt Club in Johnson Creek. Caucus co-chairs Senators Terry Moulton (R - Chippewa Falls) and Mark Miller (D - Monona) and Representatives Joel Kleefisch (R - Oconomowoc) and Nick Milroy (D - South...
  • 10/13/2016 8:25:00 AM
    Sunday, September 25th, 2016 was our first goose hunt of the season and thanks to Jesse Jablonski’s scouting, the Horicon geese loved our location. In 90 minutes, our traditional father/son hunting party of six shot our 12 bird limit of Canada Geese.  After the hunt at Susie’s restaurant in Lomira, we were laughing as Jesse, and hi...
  • 10/6/2016 8:40:00 PM
    Although the southern duck zone just opened last weekend, DNR conservation wardens remind hunters as of next week,Monday - Friday, October 10-14, the southern duck and goose seasons will close. Wardens say all goose and duck hunting south of Highway 10 and east of Highway 41 (including the Bay of Green Bay) is illegal during these 5 days....
  • 10/6/2016 8:30:00 AM
    DNR conservation wardens want the public to know they are transitioning from their nearly year-long public education phase of the new law banning the baiting and feeding of deer in Forest, Vilas and Oneida counties into enforcing the law as the fall hunting seasons start. The feeding of birds and small mammals still is allowed under ...
  • 9/30/2016 7:50:00 AM
    September 27, 2016  Southern and Mississippi River duck zones open one-half hour before sunrise Oct. 1MADISON - Duck hunters in the Southern and Mississippi River zones can expect wetter conditions than usual when these seasons open one-half hour before sunrise on Saturday, Oct. 1. - Read Full Article Wisconsin Breeding Bird A...
  • 9/23/2016 2:30:00 PM
    HORICON, Wis. - Visit Horicon Marsh in October and experience amazing fallmigrations and some great family-friendly programs.October events feature some interesting mammals, the archeological historyof the area and a search for cranes and other waterfowl. And, be sure tosave some time during each visit to check out the Horicon Marsh Educationand Vi...
  • 9/23/2016 2:30:00 PM
    Complete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Fall color beginning in the north; hunters report successful archery opener  Thursday marks the first day of fall, though it can be difficult to tell through all of the wind, rain, and in some ca...
  • 9/21/2016 8:25:00 AM
    Back in 1986, when my son Ty was two, alright almost three, he was capable of a skill that most at that age do not possess. He could identify eight different species of ducks. I had just begun my first attempts at carving and painting wood ducks. These starter ducks were just fair, but were good enough to teach Ty a duck identification game. &...
  • 9/20/2016 9:15:00 PM
    40th Class Reunion Yes, my friends, it HAS been 40 years!!! Please join our fellow classmates in a night of sharing memories of yesteryears, laughter and to just catch up. Location: The New Berlin Ale House (Formally known as Kuglitsch’s) Date: Friday, October 14th, 2016 Time: 7:00 - ?? It’s a mere $20.00 per...
  • 9/18/2016 7:25:00 PM
        The music of John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Hearing the first few notes of “Rocky Mountain High,” or singing along to “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” brings us back to a time when life was simple and memories were cherished. Marsh Haven Nature Center, a non-pr...
  • 9/15/2016 7:05:00 PM
    September 13, 2016 Outlook good for Northern Zone waterfowl huntingMADISON - A near record numbers of ducks reported in spring, coupled with average breeding conditions and wet summer weather have set the stage for strong fall waterfowl hunting as the North Zone duck season opens Sept. 24. - Read Full Article DNR staff team up with part...
  • 9/1/2016 8:55:00 AM
    Fall is right around the corner and what better time to visit Horicon Marsh than now.  The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is hosting events such as archery, Archeology Weekend, stories and a guided paddle (15 person limit).  We hope you can join us for an event or come out and enjoy the fall migration at the Horicon Marsh Stat...
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  • 9/1/2016 8:45:00 AM
    Over the past twenty years, one of my pheasant hunting partners Jim has become more than a hunting associate, he has become an exceptional friend. We first met when our sons played fifth grade basketball against each other and since then, we have been pushing pheasants, pursuing waterfowl and doing what friends do. As an adult, Jim started as a nea...
  • 9/1/2016 8:45:00 AM
    September 17-18, 2016 Welcome to Tom's Guns 2016 Waterfowl Hunt TO SIGN UP--Contact Julie at tomsguns@gmail.com or call 608-655-3772 Learn to Hunt Hunters LTH waterfowl is open only to ages 10-15 , These hunters have not previously participated in a Learn to Hunt event for waterfowl. No hunter education certification is required., DNR waives ...
  • 8/24/2016 3:25:00 PM
    Many fall hunting and trapping seasons in Wisconsin are just around the corner, and the 2016 Fall Hunting and Trapping Forecast is now available.  To view this year’s hunting and trapping forecast, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords “forecast” or “hunt" DNR Customer Service staff is available to ...
  • 8/18/2016 10:20:00 AM
    TO SIGN UP--Contact Julie at tomsguns@gmail.com or call 608-655-3772 Learn to Hunt Hunters LTH waterfowl is open only to ages 10-15 , These hunters have not previously participated in a Learn to Hunt event for waterfowl. No hunter education certification is required., DNR waives the state license, stamp and application fees for Learn to Hunt hu...
  • 8/18/2016 10:15:00 AM
      August 16, 2016  2016 Gold Seal Awards contest underwayVisitors can vote for their favorite state park property in 10 different categoriesMADISON - Which Wisconsin state park is the best to visit in every season of the year? Which offers the best backpacking campsites? Those are among the categories for the 2016 Fr...
  • 8/18/2016 10:05:00 AM
    HORICON, Wis. - Head to Horicon Marsh in August and take advantage of fun(and free) activities, including a Wild Women Workshop and monarch butterflytagging.*         Aug. 23, 10-11 a.m. - Explore Bow HuntingThis event is perfect for kids in fourth grade and above who are interestedin bow hunting. Attendees will l...
  • 8/18/2016 9:50:00 AM
    In the parking lot of the local East Troy Piggly Wiggly, my mind was elsewhere, as I was attempting not to squash certain grocery items as I tossed them into the back seat of my Ford 150. As I was completing this mindless task, a woman yells to me: “That’s really a wonderful thing you do. Thank you for your service.”  I heard...
  • 8/10/2016 2:30:00 PM
    Lead service line replacement program expands to cover 38 communitiesMADISON - A first-of-its kind program to replace lead service lines on qualifying private properties is being expanded to ensure funds are available for all 38 communities that requested assistance through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article Se...
  • 8/10/2016 2:30:00 PM
    Migratory game bird hunters are reminded that Sept. 1 marks the opener for Wisconsin’s mourning dove, early teal and early goose hunting seasons. To view a full list of waterfowl hunting seasons and the 2016 Migratory Game Bird Regulations, search keyword “waterfowl.” For more information regarding G...
  • 8/8/2016 8:25:00 PM
    For those of you that have recently lost someone dear to you, I am sorry.  I have also lost a big part of my life as well. Just days ago, Lorraine Greene, my 92 year old mother passed away. This is just a portion of the more complete eulogy that I presented at her wake. Lorraine Greene (90) with our lab puppy Scmiddy, wh...