Author Archives: admin

Survey shows highest waterfowl population in 59-year history

Posted on July 21, 2014 by admin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 9:39 a.m. CDT July 18, 2014 A ringed-neck duck MADISON – Waterfowl breeding populations in 2014 are mostly good to excellent in Wisconsin and North America, according to recent surveys by state, federal and … Continue reading →

Posted in Species Management | Comments Off on Survey shows highest waterfowl population in 59-year history

Missouri veto resonates through captive deer hunting industry

Posted on July 15, 2014 by admin

  Ryan Sabalow, ryan.sabalow@indystar.com July 14, 2014 X-Factor, a deer owned by Indiana deer farmer Russ Bellar, was bred for his enormous antlers and used as a stud in the fenced hunting industry. (Photo: Photo provided/Russ Bellar ) Missouri Gov. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Chronic Wasting Disease, Deer, Disease, Wildlife Legislation | Comments Off on Missouri veto resonates through captive deer hunting industry

Gov. Nixon vetoes two bills defining captive deer as livestock

Posted on July 10, 2014 by admin

July 8, 2014 Governor points out Missouri Constitution gives Conservation Commission sole regulatory authority over wildlife; says bill provisions are clearly unconstitutional COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today vetoed two bills that would have redefined the term “livestock” to … Continue reading →

Posted in Agriculture, Chronic Wasting Disease, Deer, Wildlife Legislation | Comments Off on Gov. Nixon vetoes two bills defining captive deer as livestock

Black Biting Flies Force Loons to Abandon their Nests in Wisconsin

Posted on June 18, 2014 by admin

Submitted by Petra Maria Longewag on 2014, June 17 – 13:20 Invasion of black flies has threatened the population of Wisconsin loons, forcing them to abandon their nests in large numbers. The pesky biting insects have caused 80% of the … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Black Biting Flies Force Loons to Abandon their Nests in Wisconsin

Solar Panels Could Replace Roads

Posted on May 20, 2014 by admin

  News From the Field Friday, May 9, 2014 Million-dollar Indiegogo campaign hoping to get idea on the ground By: Hannah Weinberger The Brusaws, standing on the prototype parking lot they built with support from the Federal Highway Administration.     … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Comments Off on Solar Panels Could Replace Roads