DNR Weekly News Update -- November 16, 2015
November 16, 2015
2015 nine-day gun deer season opens Saturday November 21
MADISON - Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer season opens this Saturday, November 21, and state wildlife officials say if summertime observations and reports from the public are any indication, 2015 is shaping up to be a good deer hunting year in many areas across Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
A chronology of Wisconsin deer hunting from closed seasons to record harvests
MADISON - Wisconsin has a long and storied tradition of regulated gun deer hunting stretching all the way back to 1851. There have been many changes over the years, but few as dramatic as those experienced by hunters during the late 1990s and early 21st century. - Read Full Article
Cap it for safety’s sake this hunting season and introduce someone new to the outdoors!
MADISON -- Wisconsin's conservation wardens again remind hunters of a 1980 Wisconsin law that recognized the importance of wearing the color synonymous with safety -- blaze orange. - Read Full Article
Keep some helpful tips in mind to ensure another safe hunting season in Wisconsin
MADISON - After the safest deer hunt on record in 2014, Wisconsin remains one of the safest places in the world to hunt deer. - Read Full Article
A number of resources are available to help you find a place to hunt this fall
MADISON - It has never been easier to find a place to hunt in Wisconsin, and there are a number of tools and programs available to help you find a new favorite spot before the nine day gun deer season. - Read Full Article
New to the outdoors? Enjoy discounted prices for first-time license purchases and be sure to fill out your first deer certificate!
MADISON - In its fourth year, the first-time buyer license continues to provide an opportunity to explore Wisconsin's outdoors at a reduced price. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin deer hunters have the opportunity to get their deer tested and help with CWD surveillance
MADISON -- State wildlife officials will continue testing harvested white-tailed deer for chronic wasting disease this year. This testing is part of the state's ongoing efforts to monitor the status and spread of the disease in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
ATVs and UTVs are a great tool for hunters – be sure to check out some helpful tips and stay safe!
MADISON - All-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles are great tools to assist hunters with their hunts - but state recreational safety specialists say ATV and UTV operators need to keep a few safety tips in mind and ensure a safe hunt and ride. - Read Full Article