Murphy's harsh critique opens Wisconsin Conservation Congress
At the 51st Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Chairman Bill Murphy assailed the DNR and Bear Bill defeat. He urged resistence to critics, warned of potential bear hunting ban, and faulted DNR leadership for deer quota policy, amid 71 counties represented and debate over hunting and wildlife management.
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Wisconsin DNR Secretary Responds to Conservation Congress Criticism
Besadny, not present for a heated session with Wisconsin Conservation Congress Chairman Murphy, delivers a later speech urging combined and constructive attention to conserve and manage Wisconsin’s natural resources. He notes the need for wisely using the brief earth time and reflects on DNR accomplishments and expectations of the congress and volunteers.
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Buzz) Besadny
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DNR chief urges united front against divisive policy fights
Wisconsin Conservation Congress delegates heard DNR Secretary Besadny warn against factionalism as crucial bills on bear hunting and lead shot face division. He urged honest, noncorrupt leadership and collaboration with farmers and other groups to balance hunting rights, environmental threats, and policy reforms.
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Wisconsin DNR and tribes clash over treaty rights buyout talks
Wisconsin officials and Lac Court Oreilles leaders weighed whether to buy out tribal rights to spear fish and hunt under existing treaties. Officials described nine interim agreements covering deer, fishing, trapping and other harvests while stressing rights remain integral and resale unlikely.
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Bill) Murphy
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