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September 04, 2024 | By William Osmulski
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Wisconsin to Audit DNR After Alleged Fish Dump

The Legislative Audit Bureau has launched an investigation into the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife program, something Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) says couldn’t come soon enough. He says the state trout hatcheries are in chaos.

The Legislative Audit Bureau has launched an investigation into the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife program, something Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R-New Richmond) says couldn’t come soon enough. He says the state trout hatcheries are in chaos.

According to Sen. Stafsholt, the DNR raised trout for several months in state hatcheries, but then ran out of money this summer and just dumped them all into the nearest creek before they matured. Stafsholt says there are a lot better solutions than dumping important state resources down the drain.Wisconsin to Audit DNR After Alleged Fish Dump

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