DNR Weekly News Update, December 8, 2015
2015 aerial surveys show Wisconsin’s eagle population soars to new record
RHINELANDER - Wisconsin's eagle population continues to soar, with statewide aerial surveys in 2015 documenting a record number since the surveys started 43 years ago, according to the Wisconsin Bald Eagle and Osprey Nest Surveys 2015 report [PDF] released earlier this month. - Read Full Article
Eagle plate and printable card make holiday giving easy
MADISON - Wisconsin's new eagle license plate makes a great holiday gift and a new printable holiday card makes it even easier on the giver. - Read Full Article
DNR review nearing completion on Waukesha diversion application
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is completing its review of the city of Waukesha's water diversion application. - Read Full Article
Deadline to apply for black bear and spring wild turkey hunting permits is Dec. 10
MADISON -- Wild turkey and black bear hunters have until close of business Dec. 10 to submit an application for 2016 hunting season permits. - Read Full Article
Upcoming four-day antlerless hunt will give hunters an additional opportunity to enjoy the outdoors
MADISON - A December four-day antlerless hunt will give hunters an additional opportunity to pursue antlerless deer Dec. 10-13. - Read Full Article
Play a key role in deer Wisconsin’s deer management and submit an application for a County Deer Advisory Council
MADISON-Wisconsin's County Deer Advisory Councils are now accepting applications to fill vacant seats, beginning in 2016. These councils provide local deer herd management recommendations to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. -Read Full Article
Christmas tree cutting permits available for northern state forests
MADISON -- People interested in cutting their own Christmas trees can obtain Department of Natural Resources permits to cut trees from northern state forests. - Read Full Article