Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Deer hunting begins Saturday
By Mary Lazich
Friday, Sep 12 2008, 03:20 PM
As hard as it is to believe, deer hunting season in Wisconsin begins this weekend. Here are the season dates:
- Bow - Sept. 13 - Nov. 20, 2008 and Dec. 1, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009
- Gun - Nov. 22 - Nov. 30, 2008
- Muzzleloader - Dec. 1 - Dec. 10, 2008
- Youth Deer Hunt - Oct. 11 & 12, 2008
- Statewide Antlerless Hunt - Dec. 11 - Dec. 14, 2008
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials say as many as 1.7 million whitetail deer are currently roaming the Badger State, approximately the same figure as last year. Our severe winter may have claimed the lives of some deer in north central Wisconsin, but overall, the DNR says the state has more deer than the targeted population goals.
I wholeheartedly support our hunters and outdoor enthusiasts for not only promoting one of the state’s rich historical traditions but their involvement in critical wildlife management. Even Wisconsinites not hunting benefit from the tax revenue generated from hunters that purchase guns, ammunition and outdoor equipment.
Hunting is an integral element of American culture. Families by the millions engage in this recreational activity. Hunters have long demonstrated social responsibility through their continued support of wildlife management and conservation policies. Their activity has led directly to the funding of programs that have resulted in aiding and restoring the populations of ducks, turkeys, antelope, elk and deer.
Hunting has fed the hungry through thousands of pounds of donated game meat to programs for the poor.
There are fewer accidents involving crashes with wildlife because of hunters.
Hunting serves to teach responsible gun ownership. Rural residents are more apt to be hunters and violent crime rates are much lower in rural areas.
The benefits of hunting are many, and for that, Wisconsin owes a big thank you to all of our hunters.
Here’s to a very safe and successful 2008 deer hunting season!
