By Bruce Ross, Executive Director [email]bross@wisducks.org[/email]

This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s February 2024 Newsletter edition.’

Exciting news for outdoor men and women – the governor announced that the state has secured conservation easements on the Pelican River Forest in Oneida County.

Why it’s important: 70,000 northwoods acres will be available for hunting and fishing, snowmobiling and more outdoor pursuits.

For more information: https://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/news/local-news/2024/01/evers-provides-grant-for-pelican-river-forest-land/

This step was not without controversy – there were objections by some legislators and local communities.  WWA was one of many outdoor organizations that expressed support for this initiative.