DNR predicts pleasant hunting for pheasants this season; Increase in stockingwill aid hunters

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: October 9, 2005| Author: BOB RIPENEHOFF | Copyright information

Pheasant hunters can expect good hunting when the season opens at noon Saturday, for both wild birds and those from the State Game Farm.

"Hunters can expect to see an increase in stocked pheasants compared to last year," said Andrea Mezera, acting upland wildlife biologist for the Department of Natural Resources in Madison.

The DNR will stock public hunting grounds with about 40,000 pheasants from the State Game Farm at Poynette, an increase from 19,000 last year. Stocking is exp...

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