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Sandhill Crane hunting: view from a hunter

Sandhill Crane hunting: view from a hunter

On Tuesday, the State Senate will take up a package of bills proposed by a variety of Republican legislators with the alleged purpose of promoting hunting and fishing in Wisconsin. Before you read another word, please find your legislators here and prepare to contact them ASAP.

Photo by Arlene Koziol

ACTION ALERT: Sandhill Crane Hunt Hearing

Being an iconic Wisconsin bird species and an amazing conservation success story is not enough to protect Sandhill Cranes.

A package of bills that include a variety of hunting-related proposals is being fast-tracked for consideration by the Wisconsin State Assembly. One of the bills would legalize and establish a Sandhill Crane hunting season.

The public hearing is Tuesday, October 19, and your legislators need to hear from you NOW.

Photo by Monica Hall