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A sometimes imperfect first bear hunt for CWF3 ends perfectly

A sometimes imperfect first bear hunt for CWF3 ends perfectly
The first black bear hunt organized by Central Wisconsin Fur, Fin and Feather for a disabled hunter ended with Dean Wilde successfully harvesting a bear in the Prentice area. Wilde is pictured with his wife Gail, and from CWF3 (l. to r.) Chad Pagelsdorf, Cindy Pagelsdorf, Matt Schnabel (kneeling),Travis Sobeck, Jesse Kittl, and Joe Lemmer. In the front row, left to right, are Dean Wilde and Gail Wilde. SUBMITTED PHOTO
A sometimes imperfect first bear hunt for CWF3 ends perfectly
The first black bear hunt organized by Central Wisconsin Fur, Fin and Feather for a disabled hunter ended with Dean Wilde successfully harvesting a bear in the Prentice area. Wilde is pictured with his wife Gail, and from CWF3 (l. to r.) Chad Pagelsdorf, Cindy Pagelsdorf, Matt Schnabel (kneeling),Travis Sobeck, Jesse Kittl, and Joe Lemmer. In the front row, left to right, are Dean Wilde and Gail Wilde. SUBMITTED PHOTO

A hunt that was years in the making ended not only in success, but also with great memories and new friends as Central Wisconsin Fur, Fin and Feather (CWF3) helped Colby native Dean Wilde bag a bea...

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Camaraderie, success mark 2025 Bear Crossing Outdoors hunt
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Marathon native finds big buck luck trying out crossbow hunting
Gage Seehafer shows off the 11-point buck he got while hunting in the Town of Cassel on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 1. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Marathon native finds big buck luck trying out crossbow hunting

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Mild winters should benefit herd; be aware of changes in forest zones
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Mild winters should benefit herd; be aware of changes in forest zones

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