Hunters killed 14% more deer during this year's nine-day gun season's opening weekend than in 2021 largely due to snow cover that made hunting easier, state wildlife officials said Tuesday.

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Outdoor enthusiasts overwhelmingly rejected Wisconsin wildlife officials' proposals to dramatically reshape the state's gun deer hunting structure to bolster the waning sport, a survey released Wednesday shows.

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State legislators will get a chance this week to ask questions about last month’s anemic deer hunt. The Assembly Fish and Wildlife Committee and the Senate Transportation, Tourism, Forestry and Natural Resources Committee plan to hold ...

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Fond du Lac resident’s 30-point buck a new record FOND DU LAC, Wis. (AP) — Two teams of certified scorers have declared a Fond du Lac resident’s 30-point buck the largest non-typical buck shot with a bow in Wisconsin history. ...

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Wis. man linked to 4 slayings charged in 2 deaths MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man police say is linked to the deaths of his two young daughters and their mothers remained at large Friday. He was charged in ...

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No Asian carp found yet in Ill. fish kill CHICAGO (AP) — No Asian carp were spotted Thursday in a Chicago canal during a massive fish kill aimed at trying to keep the giant fish from reaching the Great Lakes, ...

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The head of the state’s chronic wasting disease management program acknowledges the Department of Natural Resources has failed to meet goals for controlling the fatal deer infection. The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism reported Tuesday that ...

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Harris, Kampman lost for season with knee injuries GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay cornerback Al Harris and linebacker Aaron Kampman will both have season-ending knee surgery. Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that losing the two veterans will be ...

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Not guilty plea for first-round pick DE James MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A not guilty plea has been entered for former Vikings first-round draft pick Erasmus James, who is charged with disorderly conduct in a Madison bar fight. James was ...

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Wisconsin loses Blue but signs 3 others MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After being spurned by hometown prep star Vander Blue, who changed his mind and signed with state rival Marquette on Wednesday, Wisconsin regrouped to pick up three other players. ...

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