October 13, 2026 – Bluejay 96.3FM 730AM

DNR Hosting Wild Turkey Management Plan Open House Tuesday in Merrill

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Steve DillonDNR HOSTING TURKEY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Merrill residents will have an opportunity this evening to weigh in on the future of Wisconsin’s wild turkey population. The Wisconsin DNR is holding a public open house Today at the Lincoln County Service Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with a brief presentation at 6. The meeting is part of an effort to update the state’s wild turkey management plan, which addresses population levels, habitat protection, program funding and hunter satisfaction. Those unable to attend in Merrill can participate in a virtual open house Thursday, October 15th. Public comments…

LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT: TOMAHAWK MAN ATTEMPTS TO ELUDE OFFICERS, BOOKED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES

October 13, 2026October 13, 2026 Steve DillonLINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF'S REPORT

Last Week, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted 20 traffic stops and 31 security checks. There were 8 reports of cars hitting deer, and 2 where cars struck a bear. Deputies were dispatched to the Town of Tomahawk Sunday for the report of a physical disturbance in progress with a child present. The first deputy on scene reported possibly hearing gunshots, and the suspect Scott Hoffman of Tomahawk had fled the scene on foot. A search of the area was conducted with the assistance of a Tomahawk Police Officer, and Hoffman…