Wisconsin swan mix includes mute tundra and trumpeter varieties
A Wisconsin bird note surveys swan species in the state, noting mute swans becoming established in Ashland since 1971, tundra swans in northern counties, and a first confirmed trumpeter sighting near Gordon in 1985. It explains identification by size, neck shape, behavior, and vocalizations, urging careful reporting to DNA offices and inviting observations and comments to Mr. Robbins at The Country Today.
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Ashland
Wisconsin
Racine
Lake Michigan
Alpena
Mich
Chequamegon Bay
Prentice Park
St. Croix
Gordon
Douglas County
Carl Richter
Oconto
Yellowstone National Park
Richter
Twin Cities
Mr. Robbins
Medford
United Church of Christ
Dorchester
Milwaukee Public Museum
Eau Claire
Wisconsin turkey hunters far exceed last year’s kill
Wisconsin hunters bagged 497 wild turkeys in three spring periods, well above 1984's 308 and 1983's 190. Bearded gobblers only. season limit one. Third period yielded most birds, 181, with favorable weather noted. Calls worked best then as hens likely incubating eggs. Season ran April 18 to May 6. permits for 1986 to be announced later. contact Ed Frank for details.
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Wisconsin
Ed Frank
Spill Kills Fish In Eau Claire River
DNA officials seek information on a toxic spill May 5 that killed hundreds of smallmouth bass rock bass redhorse and many forage minnows along three to four miles of the south fork of the Eau Claire River. Contacts include Mike Blodgett and Joan Bueter at 284 5301.
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Shipcton Meadows
Mississippi River
DNA
Eau Claire River
Mike Blodgett
Black River Falls
Joan Bueter
Clark County Hwy. N
Thorp
Withee
Greg Langrehr
DNR
Jim Talley
Mead Lake
Blodgett
State DNR seeks bear season compromise with lawmakers
Wisconsin DNR asks the Assembly and Senate for more time to settle a bear hunting bill this spring. A May 22 Natural Resources Board meeting could set a fall season if lawmakers reach an agreement. without one, a season this fall is unlikely. Bear harvest has averaged about 1,100 this season as the herd rebuilds from a 3,500 breeding population toward 5,500 by 1988 or 1989.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
DNR
State Assembly
Senate
The
Natural Resources Board
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Ashland Harbor
Europe
Clark County
By Sam Robbins
Madison
Meineke ‘Discount
FIGN
Akey
Nstallerca
Nacialiat
Via
Hastings Way
Biks
Clairemont Ave
Suzuki
OAK Creek Motor Sports, Inc
S. 27Th Street
Oak Creek
Mischler's Cycle Shop
St Jeaver Dam
HONDA
Jackson Dr
Oshkosh
Engelhart, Inc
Wyaar
Wall Barn
Freudenthal Dairy & Mfg
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