DNR Weekly News Update, August 1, 2017
August is inaugural National Shooting Sports Month
MADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is joining a national foundation in marking August as National Shooting Sports Month to promote the activity and its dedication to safety and skill-building as fun and appropriate for youth to adult and open to persons with varying physical abilities. - Read Full Article
Wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest winners announced
MADISON - Twenty-one talented wildlife artists submitted a total of 34 pieces of artwork for the 2018 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contest. - Read Full Article
Natural Resources Board to meet August 8-9 in Milwaukee
MADISON - A request for adoption of a series of rules related to the Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and information items on Great Lakes commercial fishing, Lake Michigan integrated fisheries plan and an update on the progress of the Deer Management Assistance Program are among the items the state Natural Resources Board will address when it meets August 9 in Milwaukee. - Read Full Article
Monarch citizen scientists featured in August issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources
MADISON - The monarch butterfly is ready for its close up in the August issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine. The issue features a striking cover photo of a monarch tagged for research and a story on "Minding our monarchs," including details on how citizen scientists can help these winged wonders. A second story, "Port Edwards earns monarch crown," shares how one couple's dedication has helped to net Monarch Village USA designation for that central Wisconsin city. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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DNR Weekly News Editor
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921
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