The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute $1.3 billion to states in 2025 through the federal wildlife and sport fish restoration programs. The Wisconsin DNR is set to receive $38 million.

Members of the public who want to comment on the proposed restoration plan by mail can write to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Gulf Restoration Office, 1875 Century Blvd., Atlanta, GA 30345.

PORT ANGELES — Pat Neal has been a fishing guide on the Hoh River for more than 30 years and in that time he’s seen populations of salmon and trout in decline. There are several efforts to restore ...

The wildlife restoration program collects its funds through excise taxes on the sale of shotguns and rifles (11%), ammunition (11%), archery equipment (11%) and handguns (10%). The sport fish ...