Dickcissel comeback noted in Wisconsin farm reports
A Wisconsin observer tracks dickcissel resurgence along Exeland to Bruce routes, noting 10 birds on one transect and variable past counts. He discusses a six year cycle, potential declines after 1973, nest timing with alfalfa and clover harvest, and asks farmers for reports on nesting and nest disturbance. A related note observes cardinal feeding behavior and cites S R of Amery and Medford pastor and ornithologist Mr Robbins.
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Exeland
Bruce
Dickcissels
Robbins
Medford
United Church of Christ
Dorchester
Milwaukee Public Museum
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
Conservationist Walter E. Scott Dies in Madison at 72
Walter E. Scott a leading Wisconsin conservationist died last weekend in a Madison nursing home at age 72. A 1936 DNR veteran he rose to public information and later advised the secretary before retiring in 1975. He donated a 500‑volume outdoor collection to UW Stevens Point and nurtured a 100‑species arboretum in his Madison yard. He edited the Wisconsin Academy quarterly with his wife from 1954 to 1964 and left memorials to multiple conservation and health foundations.
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Wisconsin
Walter E. Scott
Madison
Mr. Scott
Old Wisconsin Conservation Department
DNR
John Wyngaard
Scott
Uw-Stevens Point
Mr. Allison
Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts and Letters
Gertrude
First Congregational Church
University Ave
Wisconsin Academy
Methodist Health Foundation
Grizzly that killed Wisconsin camper put down in Gallatin Forest
West Yellowstone wildlife officials killed a large male grizzly believed to have killed 23 year old William May of Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin at Hebgen Lake campground. The bear weighed over 600 pounds and was captured after a snare and tranquilized. Investigators found hair and flesh in its scat confirming the kill. May's companion Ted Moore was questioned as authorities evacuated 160 to 200 campers and began clearing the area.
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Wisconsin
Gallatin National Forest
William May
Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Hebgen Lake
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Bozeman
Montana Crime Lab
Missoula
Mr. May
Ted Moore
MacPherson
Yellowstone National Park
Wisconsin hearing on Tyvac deer tags stakes in field validation
The Assembly Tourism and Recreation Committee holds a public hearing in Madison at 10 a.m. on whether DNA can require field validation for Tyvac deer tags. Tyvac tags, a backtag and carcass tag, must be validated by slashing the carcass portion and could reduce costs and handling time versus metal tags. Rep. Patricia Smith invites hunters to share views via hotline or mail.
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Assembly Tourism and Recreation Committee
Patricia Smith
D-Shell Lake
State Conservation Congress
Rep. Smith
DNR
Madison
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Amery
Robbins Nest
By Sam Robbins
R. Bruce Allison
Wisconsin State Journal
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Ross MacPherson
Forest
Montana
Gallatin
Mr. MacPherson
Rainbow Point
Bakers Point
Bear Country
Mr. Moore
Kim Eberly
Jane Ammerman
Glacier National Park
Eberly
North Lawrence
Ohio
Ms. Ammerman
Stillwater, Minn
Laurence Gordon
Elizabeth Lake
Glacier Park
Mr. Gordon
Dallas
Texas
Park Rangers
Highway 53
Osseo
District 6
Tom Clark
Mathy Construction Co
la Crosse
Hyat
Bellinger St
New Wisconsin
State Capitol
Harley-Da
Black River Falls
Harley-Davidson
Honda
Yamaha
Kawasaki
Suzuki
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