Milwaukee City Wire

Sen. Patrick Testin, a member of the Wisconsin State Senate representing the 24th District, recently used his social media platform to inform constituents about developments related to hunting and legislative news in Wisconsin.

On July 21, 2025, Sen. Testin posted: "Want to know your chances of bagging a deer, bear or game bird this fall? The state Department of Natural Resources has released the forecast for the upcoming hunting season to give local residents a better idea of what to expect when they head out later this year. To view the https://t.co/7ih4AAPOvD"

Two days later, on July 22, he highlighted his recurring media appearances: "Once a month, I sit down with James Malouf of WFRH to record a segment for 'The Rapids Report.' Our conversations typically focus on the latest news coming out of the state Capitol and the 24th Senate District. This month, we talked about the state budget being signed into law, https://t.co/zE9QOXhRoh"

On July 24, Sen. Testin informed followers about new opportunities for those interested in promoting hunting safety and participation: "The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant Program. This initiative supports projects that promote awareness, understanding and involvement in safe, ethical hunting. Previous grant https://t.co/k6chsRIfXh"

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regularly releases seasonal forecasts for hunters and operates programs aimed at supporting wildlife management as well as hunter education across the state.