DNR Weekly News Update, October 25, 2016
Hunting from a tree stand? Avoid a fall with safety harness to go up & down!
MADISON -- Hunter Safety Administrator Jon King is urging Wisconsin hunters to wear body harnesses when using tree stands in light of new research documenting injuries and deaths from falls. - Read Full Article
Looking to play a role in deer management? Submit a County Deer Advisory Council application
MADISON -- Wisconsin's County Deer Advisory Councils are now accepting applications to fill vacant seats for the 2017 round of meetings - these councils provide local deer herd management recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
Still time to submit deer hunter wildlife observations
MADISON - With the 2016 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons well underway and the nine-day gun-deer season rapidly approaching, hunters are reminded to record deer and other wildlife observations for the annual Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. - Read Full Article
Cold weather brings reminder about burning used oil in space heaters
MADISON - Now that cooler weather has finally reached Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding commercial and industrial businesses about the necessary steps to properly burn used oil in space heaters. - Read Full Article