DNR Weekly News Update, August 12, 2014
Proposed inland trout regulations aim to increase opportunities for anglers
Color-coded system helps simplify inland trout fishingMADISON – The public will have an opportunity to provide input on proposals to simplify existing inland trout fishing regulations and provide more quality trout fishing opportunities at 10 public meetings that will be held throughout the state beginning Sept. 3. - Read Full Article
Public help sought in counting chimney swifts
Reporting on evening phenomenon may help protect a declining speciesBELGIUM, Wis. – What appears like “smoke” pouring into brick chimneys in coming weeks isn’t an optical illusion, but rather what state wildlife officials say is likely hundreds of native chimney swifts roosting for the night and gathering strength and numbers before they migrate south, all the way to the Amazon. - Read Full Article
Shooting Range Grant Program is under way
MADISON -- Private shooting range operators in Wisconsin will again be eligible for cost share funds to help finance range improvement and development projects in exchange for the ranges offering shooting opportunities to the public. The Department of Natural Resources will make $325,000 available as cost share, according to DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp. - Read Full Article
2014-15 conservation patron license sales through Aug. 1 show increase from 2013-14
MADISON— So far in 2014, conservation-minded individuals have continued to show a deep commitment to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources. Through Aug. 1, approximately 44,611 Conservation Patron licenses had been sold (compared to 43,930 through Aug. 1, 2013). - Read Full Article
Disabled deer hunters are encouraged to sign up for a sponsored hunt before Sept. 1
MADISON -- Eligible hunters interested in participating in the 2014 gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities are reminded that the deadline to enroll with a land sponsor is Sept. 1. - Read Full Article