The Wisconsin legislature is considering opening up hunting of sandhill cranes in Door and Kewaunee counties due to concerns about crop damage caused by the birds. Two bills, Senate Bill 112 and Assembly Bill 117, have been introduced to allow for a potential hunting season for sandhill cranes in the state. Sandhill cranes are currently protected by federal law, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could initiate a hunting season for the birds. The bills would require the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to conduct a free hunter education program for those interested in hunting sandhill cranes. Additionally, the bills include a reimbursement program through the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to compensate farmers whose crops are damaged by wildlife. The proposed legislation aims to address concerns about crop damage while also providing a solution for farmers affected by sandhill cranes.
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