DNR Weekly News Update, February 24, 2015
Yes, it’s cold, but Wisconsin’s best trout waters remain ice-free
MADISON -- With statewide temperatures projected to remain below freezing through the first week in March, the 2015 Wisconsin early trout season may be on the chilly side. - Read Full Article
Visit the DNR exhibit at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show, March 4 -8
WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- Outdoor enthusiasts will have an opportunity to meet and speak with Department of Natural Resources staff at the 75th Annual Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show which opens Wednesday, March 4, and runs through Sunday, March 8, at the Wisconsin Exhibition Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave. in West Allis. - Read Full Article
Two state fish hatcheries to get key upgrades following building commission approval
MADISON -- The Art Oehmcke Hatchery in Oneida County and Gov. Tommy G. Thompson Hatchery in Washburn County will receive important upgrades under plans approved by the state building commission. - Read Full Article
Applications for wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp funding due April 10, 2015
MADISON - Conservation organizations and units of government have until April 10, 2015 to apply for funds for developing, managing, preserving or restoring habitat for wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Comments sought on proposed statewide general permit for forest management activities
MADISON -- Temporary waterway crossings needed for forest management activities would undergo a quicker, less expensive review as part of a proposed general permit process now up for public comment. - Read Full Article
Order seedlings now for spring 2015 planting
MADISON -- Winter allows landowners a chance to relax and enjoy their property draped in a blanket of snow, but it is also the time they should be preparing if they are considering tree planting on their property next spring. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to host online coyote chat Feb. 26 at noon
MADISON – Join Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources experts for an online chat Feb. 26 at noon and learn more about coyotes in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Statewide permit and authorization for regularly occurring forest management activities may result in the incidental take of rare turtle
MADISON -- The Department of Natural Resources proposes to update the Broad Incidental Take Permit and Authorization for Common Activities to include forest management. The permit and authorization will allow for the "incidental taking" of a rare turtle that may occur as a result of regularly occurring forest management activities. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
Paul.Holtan@wisconsin.gov
DNR Weekly News Editor
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707, 608-267-7517