How to avoid hitting deer on Wisconsin roads
Wisconsin DOT expert Maynard Stoehr explains deer movements during mating season and crop harvest. Slow down when deer cross, stay near the centerline, honk and brake if a collision seems likely, and prefer hitting a deer to risking a broader crash. A deer alert device may warn and deter deer from darting into traffic.
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Maynard Stoehr
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
NRA launches computerized hunter information service
The NRA has installed a new computerized hunter information service listing state hunting regulations guides outfitters taxidermists and North American hunting opportunities for members. The system is in development with plans for a referral service and a free 125 page 1984 NRA Hunter's Planning Guide for those who contribute information before November 15. Members who used services since January 1 1982 should mail details to NRA Hunter Services Division Washington DC.
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Washington, D.C
North America
Hunter Services Division
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Wisconsin approves funding for 2000 ATV trail miles
The State Off Road Vehicle Council approves about 160000 in ATV registration funds to 11 sponsors to plan and build Wisconsin trails. Design reviews by the Department of Natural Resources follow approval, with winter and later summer/open trails anticipated. ATV owners must register with a 12 two year fee or a 6 one time fee for special uses.
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Wisconsin
Council
Mike Sohasky
ORV Council
Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Deer hunters warned of heart attack signals in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin affiliate of the American Heart Association lists key heart attack signals for hunters. Chest pressure or pain lasting two minutes or more, pain spreading to shoulders neck or arms, and severe symptoms such as dizziness sweating nausea or shortness of breath. If these occur hunters should stop activity, rest, and seek medical help immediately.
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American Heart Association
Wisconsin
Wisconsin develops Leech Lake musky strain in Lake Nancy
Wisconsin plans a public hearing to close Lake Nancy musky fishing through 1995 to study a Leech Lake strain, stocked from Minnesota since 1984. The plan aims for a self sustaining fishery with cautious harvest, spawns in deeper water, and potential statewide closure for 1996 if comments favor.
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Department of Natural Resources
State Natural Resources Board
Lake Nancy
Washburn County
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Lee Kernen
Wisconsin Dna
Leech Lake
Minn
DNR
Lake
Nancy
Wisconsin Allows Rifled Slug Barrels in Deer Zones
The Wisconsin DNR chief warden Ralph Christensen announced that rifled slug barrels will be legal for deer hunting in all areas open to deer gun hunting this fall. The policy keeps shotgun-only zones unchanged while permitting rifled slugs in both rifled and smooth bore shotguns.
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Wisconsin
DNR
Ralph Christensen
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