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Earlier this spring there was a turkey hunting incident of note that I will circle back to. In Racine County a 37-year-old hunter was mentoring a 3-year-old turkey hunter. Presumably the …
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By Dave Beck
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6/23/26
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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds landowners who are interested in sponsoring a Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities to enroll their properties, by July …
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6/17/26
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This coming Sunday is one of the best days of the year. Officially it is the astronomical beginning of summer, making it noteworthy. It is the greatest day of the summer because it is in …
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By Dave Beck
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6/17/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring. As the weather warms and people …
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6/17/26
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BAY CITY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public of the temporary closure of a 125-acre portion of Pierce County Islands State Wildlife Area . The area …
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6/17/26
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HUDSON – Pierce County youth anglers were well represented at last weekend's Wisconsin Bass Nation High School and Youth Tournament, showcasing both their fishing skills and sportsmanship on the …
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6/17/26
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Have you heard the old adage that you can never go home again? I really think that it means that you can go home but it will never be the same. Things change and pages get turned to new …
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By Dave Beck
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6/9/26
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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources June 8 announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% …
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6/9/26
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As we scoot along into June the fishing season is in full swing and I already have stories to tell. Before I do that, it’s last call for the spring turkey hunting season. I actually have …
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By Dave Beck
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6/3/26
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There is a lot going on right now and I have terrific choices, at least they are as I pen this but probably not by the time my typed words become newsprint. What I‘m really saying is that …
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By Dave Beck
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5/27/26
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Spring turkey hunting is almost over but within those later seasons is another crossover season that provides the chance for some multi-tasking, if you’re paying attention. Yep, I’m talking …
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By Dave Beck
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5/20/26
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Ahhhhh, another new season is here and it comes at just the right time. Yep, I’m talking about fishing season. I could not wait to get back into the boat. I thought how ironic that …
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By Dave Beck
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5/13/26
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TOWN OF EL PASO – The Eau Galle-Rush River Sportsman’s Club held its 50 th Annual Trout Fishing Contest on Saturday, May 2 at the Ellsworth Rod & Gun Club. It was not the opener, as the …
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By Lin Linder
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5/13/26
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My turkey season has come and gone. I had a great time, I learned a lot and I am looking forward to going back out on my second tag. Before that happens, I want to get you caught up on my …
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By Dave Beck
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5/6/26
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EL PASO — A three-dimensional archery range is coming to the grounds of the Ellsworth Rod and Gun Club, with a summer archery league set into motion to promote a little friendly competition to …
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By Andrew Harrington
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5/6/26
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I’ve been impatiently waiting for my turkey season to arrive. All the youth photos and the first season photos from my cronies have primed the pump. In other words, I’m really looking …
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By Dave Beck
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4/29/26
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MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages private well owners to consider testing their drinking water after significant rainfall and flooding. Heavy rains, such …
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4/22/26
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I submitted a turkey article for the PCJ today but had to put it on the back burner for a subject that has a shorter shelf life. Turkey hunting will be going on for another month or so …
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By Dave Beck
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4/22/26
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Many pollinators, such as bees, butterflies and moths, are in decline, and their losses threaten Wisconsin wildflowers, ecosystems, crops and natural areas that depend upon them. Pollinators transfer …
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4/22/26
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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to enjoy the return of migratory birds to Wisconsin this spring and take a few simple steps to help our feathered friends.
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4/22/26
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