State fishing rules simplified by Wisconsin commission
Wisconsin conservation commission approves liberalized statewide fishing rules effective soon. No zones, year round panfish season, no ice only limits, bag limits merged into possession limits, catfish added to panfish, and broad season dates across species. Ice fishing allowed within existing winter windows. various species have specific size and season rules. A note on trout and pike seasons, limits, and an end to late night fishing ban.
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Madison
Wis
The
Conservation Commission
Outdoor Life Report Details Wisconsin Hunting Seasons
The Minnesota conservation department announces Minnesota upland and small game seasons for fall. Pheasants run Oct 21 to Nov 5 with cockbirds only and a three bird daily limit. Grouse and partridge seasons run Sept 23 to Oct 22 or Nov 5 with varying daily limits. Rabbits have a long season with varying limits. other small game includes raccoon and badger with no posted limits. Wisconsin reports fishing upside in the Mississippi region and updates from wardens on local hotspots. The Monroe County pheasant project seeks feed donations to sustain releases ahead of season. Local clubs release pheasants and quail. concerns over predator loss and poaching noted.
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Tribune
Jackson County Sportsmen’s Council
Jackson
Earl Hardy
BRF
Howard Glander
County Council
Harry Palm
Warner Radke
Lake Winnebago
Calumet
Fond du Lac
Winnebago
Lake Koshkonong
Wisconsin River
Prairie du Sac
Mississippi
Walworth County
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Conservation Department
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Mississippi River
Wisconsin
Coulee
la Crosse County
David Hammes
Buffalo County
William Heibing
Modena
Waumandee Creek
Monroe County Conservation Club
William F. Vieregge
Sparta
Vieregge
Southern Wisconsin to Grow Forest Planting Stock at New Nursery
The Wisconsin Conservation Commission approves a 55000 initial budget to develop a southern Wisconsin tree nursery near Boscobel Grant County to supply planting stock for erosion control and game cover. The project includes 140 acres of land with plans to acquire more and will use transplanted stock from other nurseries alongside local growth focusing on hardwoods and shrubs like the multi flora rose.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Conservation Commission
Boscobel
Grant County
State and University
Ernest Swift
Wisconsin Rapids
Trout Lake
Gordon
Hayward
Griffith Nursery
Wisconsin State Foresters
Pheasants Set Free in Jackson County Project Release
Jackson County will release 2050 pheasants from the Black River Falls project within a week. The council funds the operation with club memberships and WPA support, while additional streams and trout-rearing efforts join local wildlife programs in the area.
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Black River Falls
Wis
Jackson County
Jackson County Board
Warner Radke
Aime
Howard Glander
WPA
Melrose
Taylor
Hixton
Northfield
Hatfield
Wrightsville
Jackson County Council
Quail Cover Removal Threatens Wisconsin Population
Quail in Wisconsin face increasing survival challenges as cover is removed from farm lands. In the Prairie du Sac area of Sauk County 4400 acres have seen substantial cover loss with winter mortality labeled a heavy loss. Dunn County quail areas also show ongoing cover loss. The state conservation department notes critical conditions and plans cooperation with local soil conservation districts to preserve remaining cov er on farmland.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Prairie du Sac
Sauk County
Conservation Department
Dunn County
Soil Conservation Service District
South Dakota Sets 10 Day Pheasant Hunt Across Most Counties
The Game, Fish and Parks Commission approved a 10 day pheasant season in 33 eastern counties and three days in three west river counties. Residents may possess six birds, non residents may ship eight birds with a $20 license. Season runs noon to noon starting Nov 4 to 13, with a shorter western season Nov 25 to 27, from noon to dark.
Deer Hunting Control Bill Being Prepared
Assemblyman Robert Travis of Platteville announces that a bill to authorize a controlled hunting system for deer will be submitted to the 1951 Wisconsin legislature. The enabling act is being drawn for consideration by the conservation subcommittee.
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Madison
Wis
The
Conservation Commission
Robert Travis
Platteville
Legislative Council
Fewer Breeding Ducks Reported In Wisconsin 1950
Madison Wisconsin Special There were fewer breeding ducks in Wisconsin this year and they produced fewer young than last year. Ralph C Hopkins conservation department water fowl biologist reports after ground and aerial surveys of major state waterfowl breeding areas. The spring migration was late due to cold weather and nesting started late. Only one brood of the 29 observed could fly by July 21. Nesting was poor across species with half of 185 breeding pairs producing broods and overall production down a little.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ralph C. Hopkins
Conservation Department
Central
Nothern
Northwest
Uncertain Future for Upper Mississippi Research Cooperative
The upper Mississippi river conservation committee faces doubtful prospects as state contributions dwindle and cooperation wanes. Dr. John Greenbank resigns from the committee amid a dispute over his status, signaling possible operation shifts to informal state protocols rather than a formal agency.
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Madison
Wis
Big River
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Wisconsin
Ernest Swift
John Greenbank
Greenbank
State Conservation Administration
la Crosse
Southern Wisconsin Fisheries Supervision Office
Indian sulfa drug ownership and penicillin supply by 1952
The article notes Indian ownership of sulfa drugs and penicillin in the early 1950s, with the sulfa drug trade and penicillin access evolving around 1952 as part of postwar pharmaceutical development.
Wisconsin proposes short opening duck hunting weekend
Madison state officials press for a limited start to duck season for central zone opening Saturday October 14 to curb early heavy harvest. constituency notes cite Wisconsin waterfowl research showing most ducks are killed in opening weekend, prompting caution ahead of federal decision.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Conservation Commission
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Wisconsin Agency
Central Zone
Wisconsin
Washington
United States
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Persia
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Walter Anderson
Don Swanson
Northfield Club
Harlyn Larson
Taylor Club
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Fletcher, Inc
Prospect St. la Crosse, Wis
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