DNR Weekly News Update, August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015
Open house meetings seek input on proposed state bikeways
Second round of meetings to focus on review of draft bike route alignmentsMADISON -- Earlier this year, the public helped identify elements of potential routes across Wisconsin for designation as U.S. Bike Routes and state bike routes, and now people will have a second opportunity to help provide feedback on proposed route alignments at a series of upcoming meetings. - Read Full Article
Sept. 1 marks opener for mourning dove, early teal and early goose hunting seasons
MADISON -- Migratory game bird hunters are reminded that Sept. 1 marks the opener for mourning dove, early teal and early goose hunting seasons. - Read Full Article
2015 Wisconsin wild rice harvest season outlook
MADISON - Wild rice abundance reports across northern Wisconsin vary regionally for the 2015 ricing season, generally ranging from average to above-average, according to state and tribal biologists. Overall, rice maturity is occurring on time - rice found within river systems is maturing slightly earlier than rice found on lakes and flowages. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin’s Deer Management Assistance Program continues to grow
MADISON -- Following a successful launch of Wisconsin’s Deer Management Assistance Program in 2014, Wisconsin landowners and land managers have continued to work closely with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to manage their properties for healthy deer and habitat. - Read Full Article
DNR names Justine Hasz fisheries bureau director
MADISON -- Justine Hasz has been named fisheries bureau director for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, leading the 205 permanent staff member team responsible for fish propagation, management and angler services. - Read Full Article
DNA sampling finds no evidence of Asian carp in the Fox and Milwaukee rivers in 2015
MADISON -- Ongoing surveillance efforts this summer found no new evidence of Asian carp in the Milwaukee and Fox rivers as part of work completed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
DNR makes updated fish eating guidance available online
MADISON -- Updated fish eating guidance, Choose Wisely: A Health Guide for Eating Fish in Wisconsin [PDF], is now available online through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website. - Read Full Article