MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters one of the most effective tools for monitoring chronic wasting disease is testing harvested deer. Testing is available statewide but the DNR is especially interested in receiving more samples from the 2025 Fall ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — With Michigan’s ruffed grouse season still in its first week, hunters are reminded that the Upper Peninsula boasts 13 of the state’s 19 Grouse Enhanced Management Sites. These are intensively managed walk-in accessible hunting areas that offer a trail for those who prefer an easier walk, as well as a chance to adventure off the trail. Most GEMS are located within DNR-managed state forests, though some are on U.S. Forest Service lands or on private lands enrolled in Commercial Forest programs. Locally, there are GEMS just west of Ralph and 10 miles north of Iron ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Today is opening day for a number of Wisconsin hunting seasons, including archery and crossbow deer, ruffed grouse in the northern zone, small game and fall turkey. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that all harvested deer must be registered by 5 ...
LANSING — Just in time for the start of Michigan’s ruffed grouse and American woodcock hunting seasons, hunters now have a new way to share information from their hunts. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has launched the Michigan Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock Dashboard, an ...
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public feedback on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035. The Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan is a voluntary plan that focuses on the conservation of rare and declining species and their habitats. ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan’s Liberty Hunt — a statewide firearm deer season that’s open to youth and hunters with disabilities — will take place next weekend. The Sept. 13-14 hunt is for youths ages 16 or younger and individuals with qualifying disabilities. Bows and crossbows are ...
