Republicans jam together and pass wake boat and sandhill crane hunt bill

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 1,187

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago


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Republicans in the Legislature have been working for years to pass legislation that would allow sandhill cranes to be hunted in Wisconsin. GOP lawmakers have introduced several bills on the issue.

A 2024 legislative study committee assessed ways in which lawmakers could help manage crop damage caused by the birds as well as how to manage a crane hunt. But after introducing a package, they amended it down to just a crane …

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