Snowmobile safety gains despite more machines in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's snowmobile death toll fell by half last season amid a rising fleet and harsher winter. DNR analyst Harley Lichtenwalner cites the safety course that trained over 73,000 operators in five years as a key factor alongside colder weather and less snowfall. Accidents dropped from 519 to 372 and injuries from 439 to 328, though fatalities rose due to head and vehicle collisions. The report notes most incidents occurred on private land and January to Sunday evenings saw peak activity, with many riders lacking safety training.
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Minnesota Announces First Wild Turkey Hunt
Minnesota will offer its first history making wild turkey hunt with 420 licenses across three date blocks April 22 to May 7. Applicants must be 16 or older before April 22 and have 60 days Minnesota residence. draw decides winners and orientation is required. A $10 turkey license plus a 1978 small game license is required.
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Spooner DNR Names Public Information Officer
Spooner DNR assigns Ron Holcomb 24 of California as public information officer for the Northwest District headquartered in Spooner. Holcomb studied at Humboldt State University and earned a master's in agricultural journalism from the University of Wisconsin Madison.
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