A recent finding could change the way tags are awarded to spring turkey hunters in Wisconsin. For many years the Department of Natural Resources has held a drawing in winter to allocate about 60% of ...

The Wisconsin DNR has reminders for black bear and turkey hunters. The application deadline for the 2025 seasons is less than a week away. MADISON, Wis. - The application deadline for Wisconsin's 2025 ...

Slightly more than halfway through the 2025 Wisconsin spring wild turkey hunting season, hunters have registered 31,285 birds, about 7% fewer than the same time last year. This year's total includes ...

Despite turkey hunting traditions that go back generations in southern states like Alabama, Wisconsin has more NWTF chapters (138) than any state. In addition to Torhorst, Tom Berenz of Madison serves ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Wednesday marks Opening Day for Wisconsin's spring turkey hunting season. As hunters take to the woods, Assistant Turkey and Pheasant Ecologist Alissa Kakatsch with Wisconsin's ...

OUTAGAMIE COUNTY (WLUK) -- With thousands gearing up for an upcoming weekend event, pursuing game birds is part of "How WI Live" in Wisconsin. The Youth Turkey Hunt takes place Saturday and Sunday.

Applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 The drawing for 2026 black bear harvest authorizations will occur in February. Turkey ...

(WLUK) -- This year's spring turkey season in Wisconsin saw a 14% increase from the five-year average, according to the DNR. The 2025 spring turkey season started on April 12 with the two-day youth ...

The 1976 reintroduction of wild turkeys to Wisconsin restored a native species to the state. After 50 years, it's considered ...