Wisconsin Republicans Propose Four-Year Doe Hunting Ban

Legislation aims to bolster declining deer population in Northern Wisconsin amid disagreements over cause of decline.

Republican legislators in Wisconsin have proposed a bill to ban doe hunting in the northern part of the state for four years.
The proposed ban aims to increase the deer population, which has seen a significant decline in recent years.
During November’s nine-day gun season, hunters killed 14% fewer bucks and 27.2% fewer does in the Northern Forest Hunting Zone compared to the region’s five-year average.
State Department of Natural Resources officials attribute the decline to harsh winters, while hunters believe wolves are to blame.
The bill is seen as a way to ensure future generations can enjoy the tradition of hunting in Northern Wisconsin.