Bill > SB584

This bill designates two new state bird symbols for Wisconsin: the wild turkey (scientifically known as Meleagris gallopavo) as the state game bird, and the ruffed grouse (scientifically known as Bonasa umbellus) as the state upland game bird. The bill amends Section 1.10 of the Wisconsin statutes to add these new designations and updates the requirement for the Wisconsin Blue Book to include information about state symbols, specifically adding the game bird and upland game bird to the list of state symbols that must be documented. This type of legislation is common in state governments, where lawmakers formally recognize and celebrate local wildlife by granting them official state symbol status, which helps promote state pride and draw attention to local fauna. The bill is relatively straightforward, making a simple administrative change to recognize these two bird species as important representatives of Wisconsin's wildlife.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb584