DNR Weekly News Update, July 12, 2016
July 12, 2016
Lake Michigan anglers asked to aid chinook salmon and lake trout research
MILWAUKEE -With reports of great salmon and trout fishing this summer in Wisconsin ports up and down Lake Michigan, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging anglers to aid critical fisheries research by donating the heads of fish they harvest. - Read Full Article
Comment period remains open, background information posted on Lake Michigan fisheries issues
MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources continues to welcome comments on a variety of options to manage the valuable Lake Michigan fishery given ongoing changes in the food web. - Read Full Article
Deer Management Assistance Program continues to grow
MADISON -- In its third year of serving the people and wildlife of Wisconsin, the Deer Management Assistance Program continues to build relationships with landowners, hunters and property managers to manage deer and improve wildlife habitat. - Read Full Article
DNR hires two new deer biologists in Black River Falls and Rhinelander
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has added two new deer field biologists to its ranks. Matt Esser will be stationed in Black River Falls, while Curt Rollman will work out of Rhinelander. - Read Full Article
Landowner Incentive Program now accepting project proposals for Driftless Area private lands restoration
MADISON - Private landowners, conservation organizations, and land trusts can now apply for funding and technical help through the Landowner Incentive Program to create and manage habitat for rare plants and animals in Wisconsin's Driftless Area. - Read Full Article
Archery among free opportunities at Horicon Marsh Outdoor Skills Day
HORICON, Wis. - Archery, birding, cooking, hunting and fishing are among the fun things to be taught by Department of Natural Resources staff and expert volunteers during the free and family-friendly August Horicon Marsh Outdoor Skills Day. -Read Full Article
Wildlife artists have until July 22 to enter wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contest
MADISON - The submission deadline for the 2017 Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp design contests is drawing near. Artists have until July 22 to submit their artwork for judging, which will take place in a closed session on July 28. The top three pieces of artwork for each stamp will be displayed at the 2016 Wisconsin State Fair from August 4-14. -Read Full Article