Autumn spurs gathering missions

Jerry Davis For Agri-View
Oct 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023

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A collection of colorful autumn-plant and fungus structures demonstrate how small fall signs can be and still be eye-catching.

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Deer are still feeding heavily in soybean fields but will also be looking for fruit and nuts.

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Turkey season is open for all birds; license, stamp and permit are required.

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A number of collared deer still roam southwest Wisconsin; they are legal game in-season even though they carry collars and ear tags.

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Jerry Davis For Agri-View

The air, temperatures, light rain and morning fog are combining with habitat transformations to say it’s autumn. It’s time to fill the coffers for winter.

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