Roadbuilding Threatens Wolves in Wisconsin Northwoods
Wisconsin biologist Dick Thiel warns that increased road construction in Chequamegon and Nicolet National Forests could hinder reestablishing timber wolves. He cites studies showing wolves thrive where road density is under one mile per square mile, with current plans risking habitats that could hold up to 100 wolves.
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Wisconsin furbearer season opens with strong beaver numbers
Wisconsin furbearer season begins this Saturday October 19 with prospects near last year’s strong harvest valued at 8.2 million dollars. Beaver populations are high around 100000, and mink and red fox hunting and trapping remain active. beaver muskrat and mink may only be trapped. The state’s fur values are robust statewide, especially in east central Wisconsin where wetlands boost mink. Bobcat harvest last year reached 260 and is limited to areas north of Highway 64 with a one per season limit. For details contact Chuck Pils at 608-266-7408.
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Goose influx tempts violators during opening waterfowl weekend
The northwest district reports thousands of geese off their usual flyway in early season, with hunters from Douglas to Price County pursuing weary birds. Jim Bishop notes many targets were easy to shoot and several violators were cited for licenses, overbagging, or hunting without stamps. Goose bands from four regions including Chesapeake show storm-driven influx.
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