Monthly Archives: February 2008

Another in a never-ending chain of human v. nature conflicts comes out of Sheboygan. This time it’s ring-billed gulls. From the Sheboygan Press: By Eric Litke Sheboygan Press staff Spring may seem far away as Sheboygan endures chilling cold and … Continue reading →

Anglers caught 88.2 million fish in Wisconsin during the 2006-07 license year of which they released nearly two thirds  or 55.1 million  according to results of a statewide mail survey of anglers. Anglers spent more than 71 million … Continue reading →

The number of available black bear hunting permits for the Sept. 3 through Oct. 7, 2008 Wisconsin bear hunting season has increased slightly to 4,660 from the previous seasons 4,405. Successful permit applicants will receive notification by U.S. mail and … Continue reading →

A trophy size deer poached in 2006 is now on display at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park thanks to the Turn-In-Poachers (TIP) hotline. Joshua R. Lincoln, 20, of Hillman, was recently ordered to pay $1,500 in fines and restitution for … Continue reading →

As spring approaches, parts of Whitewater State Park in southeastern Minnesota are being restored and will soon be open for use. Last August, a flash flood caused more than $4 million in damages to the parks infrastructure including roads, bridges, … Continue reading →

Somerset, WI January 7th 2007 – Four years ago a casual conversation about thecontinually escalating fees charged to participate in local team sports, and theinability of some families to afford them, led to the formation of the Somerset YouthAthletic Association.  The … Continue reading →

Watchable Wildlife Checkoff on State Tax Form North Dakota taxpayers with an interest in supporting wildlife conservation programs are reminded to look for the Watchable Wildlife checkoff on the state tax form. The 2007 state income tax form gives wildlife … Continue reading →

Sharpshooters to return to bovine TB deer area later this month (February 5, 2008)

Minnesota conservation officer tales for February: 24 HOURS OF BULLWINKLE Conservation Officer (CO) Marty Stage (Ely) had an unusual number of moose incidents within a 24-hour period. One involved two cars hitting each other and the moose. In another, a … Continue reading →

Here’s a chance for Wisconsinites to fulfill that New Year’s resolution stating, ‘do something I’ve never done every month.’ Candlelight skiing anyone? Try it this Saturday. With good snow, hundreds have turned out for events this winter MADISON — Nearly … Continue reading →