deer hunting

WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about observations made during the season.

Hunters registered roughly 92,000 deer statewide during opening weekend. That’s down about 16% from last year.

Heart disease is the number one cause of the death in the U.S.Strenuous activities like hunting can increase your likelihood of having a heart attack if you have a cardiac condition.

The DNR is asking hunters to participate in this year’s Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey

CWD has slowly been making its way into deer herds in Northern Wisconsin.It’s now been found in wild deer in Vilas, Oneida, Forest, Langlade, and Lincoln County.

The Bow Deer Season in Wisconsin starts Saturday.As hunters prepare to hit the woods, the Wisconsin DNR shares some important reminders.

There are different ways for people to share their input on managing the state’s natural resources.One of them is getting involved with your local County Deer Advisory Council.Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto explains how in this episode of All Things Outdoors.

Forest County Potawatomi tribal leaders are trying to revive traditional practices like brain tanning, the process of making leather by using a deer’s brain to tan its hide. The practice has been around for centuries, but some worry environmental concerns could put a stop to it for future generations.

For WXPR’s All Things Outdoors, Katie Thoresen spoke with Conservation Warden Tim Otto about this yearly tradition.

When most people think of safety while deer hunting, gun safety and securing your tree stand are usually first to mind.But local doctors are also hoping you’ll take steps to protect your heart.