Wisconsin DNR to hold deer hunting forums next month

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wildlife officials are planning a series of public deer hunting forums across the state next month.

The Department of Natural Resources is encouraging anyone with any interest in deer management, hunting seasons or anything deer-related to attend one of the sessions. DNR biologists will give presentations followed by question-and-answer periods.

The 35 forums are scheduled to run from March 7 through March 29 at multiple locations around the state. A complete listing of times and sites is available on the DNR's website at http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/news/hearmeet.html#deer . According to the site, meetings include one at 6:30 p.m. March 13 at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center in Ashland, and one at 6:30 p.m. March 21 in the Maple Town Hall, 11037 E. US Highway 2, Maple.

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