what wisconsin is trying to do, isn't starting a "cat hunting" season, but to put feral (wild) cats on the unprotected list. meaning that a cat is the same as a skunk, rat, or sparrow. if you see one, and want to shoot it, go right ahead.

i read a report a few years ago that feral cats kill more pheasants than pheasant hunters do. since then, i have considered it "open season". if a cat is legal shooting distance from any farm buildings, then it gets shot.

if it is a family pet, then it should be kept on the farm, or in the house. if its out in a field, or road ditch, its a danger to non-game and game speicies alike, and should be stopped.
the feral cat is a disease on wild life, wisconsin has the right idea, but are going about it all wrong. it is an issue that should be handled by the DNR, not debated and voted on by the public.