Environment
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New Wisconsin wolf hunt rules set to take effect
Permanent rules to guide the conduct of wolf hunting in Wisconsin are set to take effect Saturday, capping off a yearslong process in which the state Department of Natural Resources worked to write policy about one of the most politically polarized issues facing the state.
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Fall colors have peaked in northern Wisconsin, but southern spots to peak as late as November
Wisconsin peak fall colors have come for some spots, others are later.
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Wisconsin fall colors peaking up north, but could be delayed elsewhere
Wisconsin fall colors peaking up north, but could be delayed elsewhere.
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Has cooler fall weather finally arrived in Wisconsin?
Has cooler fall weather finally arrived in Wisconsin?
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Millions of birds have already migrated south for winter. What to know about fall migration in Wisconsin.
What to know the Wisconsin bird migration.
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Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo is about to get even cooler with arrival of new polar bear
The Henry Vilas Zoo is getting ready to welcome a new polar bear to its crew. Here’s everything you need to know about Nora’s arrival from the Oregon Zoo.
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‘Magnificent’ monarch migration has begun, with sightings in WI
Wildlife experts call this a magical time of year as monarch butterflies have begun their migration from their northern breeding grounds to Central Mexico for the winter, with recent sightings in Wisconsin.
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Your guide to Wisconsin’s 4 entries in the National Park System
There may not be any National Parks in Wisconsin, but the state isn’t lacking in National Park System entries. Learn about all four.
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DNR releases updated Wisconsin gray wolf population estimate
The gray wolf in Wisconsin and most other states has been protected under the federal Endangered Species Act since February 2022.
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How many times has Wisconsin received FEMA aid, and how long did a decision take?
It’s been eight days since Democratic Gov. Tony Evers asked President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster and open up federal aid for the August floods that hammered southeast Wisconsin.
