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State deer numbers will force changes in hunting, management
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The Associated Press
MADISON — State wildlife officials estimate that Wisconsin had 1.14 million deer after the 2011 hunting seasons, a figure essentially unchanged from last year but 44 percent higher than the state's goal.
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120309/GPG0101/203090535&located=rss
Sturgeon-spearing season will likely go 16 days
Written by The Associated Press
Wisconsin Outdoor Fun
OSHKOSH — This year's sturgeon-spearing season on Lake Winnebago will likely go the entire 16 day season.
Ron Bruch of the state Department of Natural Resources says 22 sturgeon were speared on Monday to bring the weekend total to 88 on the lake. He says the cold weather has slightly improved ice conditions.
http://www.wisconsinoutdoorfun.com/article/20120214/OSH0101/202140364/Video-story-Sturgeon-spearing-season-will-likely-go-16-days?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s
DNR expands over-the-counter service
The Department of Natural Resources announced this week that it was expanding over-the-counter service at DNR centers across much of the state to five days a week.
By Lee Bergquist of the Journal Sentinel http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/136864893.html
Warm weather is a popular trend with anglers
As the calendar was preparing to flip to the New Year, the Wisconsin winter wore the mask of another season.
By Paul Smith
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/outdoors/warm-weather-is-a-popular-trend-with-anglers-2n3jqk2-136490633.html
Wisconsin ready for new era for gray wolves
Wolves have been in Wisconsin at least as long as humans.
Like most long-term relationships, dealings between the species are complex.
By Paul Smith
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/outdoors/wisconsin-ready-for-new-era-for-gray-wolves-v03jmpp-136354798.html
Journal Sentinel outdoors editor Paul A. Smith offers news, notes and perspective on the great outdoors.
New firearm rules take effect on opening day of gun deer hunt
MADISON -- New legislation signed Friday by Gov. Scott Walker modifies state law concerning the manner in which long-barreled firearms, bows and crossbows can be transported in motor vehicles or placed in or on stationary vehicles.
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/WeeklyNews_Print.asp?id=1965