Natural Resources Board

The tug of war between Wisconsin’s Republican-dominated Legislature and Democratic governor was on display again last week. The state Senate rejected one of Gov. Evers’ latest appointees to the Natural Resources Board — Todd Ambs. He’s regarded as a water policy expert and conservation advocate in both state and Great Lakes circles.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Dr. Frederick Prehn is allowed to remain on the Department of Natural Resources Board despite his term ending in May 2021. The court found that positions can only be classified as vacant if the member died, resigned, or was removed for cause.

In less than four months, Wisconsin’s third wolf hunt will commence. The quota will be 156; nearly 100 less than last year’s.DNR biologists say the…

Hunters will be able to harvest 275 wolves when Wisconsin’s second season begins on October 15. That’s a 37 percent increase over last year.DNR wildlife…