Assembly Bill 585 proposes to designate the wild turkey as the state game bird and the ruffed grouse as the state upland game bird in Wisconsin. To implement this change, the bill creates new subsections in the statutes, specifically 1.10 (3) (w) and (x), which formally recognize these birds. Additionally, the bill amends subsection 1.10 (4) to require the Wisconsin Blue Book to include information about these newly designated state symbols.

The bill reflects a commitment to recognizing and celebrating Wisconsin's wildlife heritage by officially designating these birds as state symbols. The inclusion of the wild turkey and ruffed grouse in the Wisconsin Blue Book will provide residents and visitors with information about these important species, enhancing the state's cultural and natural history.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 1.10(4), 1.10