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Cole, head of Wisconsin DNR, retiring

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The head of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is retiring after four years on the job, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday. Preston Cole has served as secretary of the department since Evers took office in 2019. Cole will retire Wednesday, giving Evers an opportunity to choose a new leader of the agency for his second term. “Preston has been an integral part of my administration since day one, and we are sorry to see him go,” Evers said in a statement. Evers’ spokesperson, Britt Cudaback, said a replacement would be named as soon as ...

New Wisconsin wolf plan would eliminate state population goal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials on Thursday released their first new wolf management plan in almost a quarter-century but the document doesn't establish a new statewide population goal, a number that has become a flashpoint in the fight over hunting quotas. The Department ...

LANSING — To ensure a safe deer hunting season, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year. “Most of the violations conservation officers encounter during firearm ...

Bass, northern pike, walleye, panfish catches reported; Menominee tested at night

IRON MOUNTAIN — Deer hunting will soon take center stage, but warmer weather has helped keep anglers on the water. Bass and northern pike action has been good, while walleye action has picked up with mostly smaller catches reported, said Fay Whisler at Whisler Outdoors in Florence, Wis. “Fishermen seeking panfish were having some luck fishing along the deeper weed edges,” Whisler added. Red Arrow Park in Marinette, Wis., was popular for perch anglers this week. Most were out in boats fishing the deeper waters, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural ...

‘Ask the DNR’ to air Thursday on WNMU-TV

MARQUETTE —Less than two weeks before the firearm deer-hunting season, Michigan Department of Natural Resources staffers will gather to answer viewer questions live Thursday night on “Ask the DNR” on WNMU-TV13. DNR panelists will include wildlife biologist Dave Jentoft from Sault Ste. Marie, Upper Peninsula trails coordinator Ron Yesney of Marquette, conservation officer Jason Wicklund from Lansing, and deputy public information officer John Pepin from Marquette. The hour-long program, hosted by Mike Settles, will air live at 8 p.m. Eastern time Thursday. The program will be ...

Northwoods creatures of the fall

A few thoughts on late fall ... While the insects of course have dropped off with the colder temperatures — we’ve had measurable snow now, along with several solid frosts and below-freezing nights that took out blooming plants for pollinators — some species continue to be out, taking ...