DNR Weekly News Update, January 12, 2016
Northern pike are waiting as ice fishing season ramps up with Free Fishing Weekend
MADISON -- While the ice fishing season is off to a slower than usual start this year, anglers can be sure of one thing: when the ice finally cooperates, the northern pike will be waiting. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin DNR Lake Superior stocking efforts continue restoration, benefit anglers
ASHLAND, Wis. - Efforts to restore naturally reproducing fish populations and create new opportunities for anglers continued in Lake Superior during 2015 as a total of more than 360,000 fish were stocked into Wisconsin waters, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
Winter eagle counts underway, show positive trends for weekend’s eagle watching events
MADISON - Winter bald eagle counts are underway in Wisconsin and are showing higher numbers than last year in many places, setting the stage for fantastic eagle watching events this weekend in Sauk Prairie and Appleton, state eagle experts say. - Read Full Article
Bergey named director of the Wisconsin State Parks program
MADISON - The Department of Natural Resources has announced that Ben Bergey, a 20-year agency veteran, has been appointed as director of the Wisconsin State Parks Program. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Bureau of Wildlife Management welcomes three new employees
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Bureau of Wildlife Management welcomes three new employees as they serve in key statewide roles - each will be stationed in Madison. - Read Full Article
Healthy eating a 2016 goal? Plan your spring Learn to Hunt turkey event now
MADISON - Want to help those looking to improve health in the new year and promote conservation at the same time? Plan your spring Learn to Hunt Turkey event now.Keith Warnke, Department of Natural Resources hunting and shooting sports coordinator, says learn to hunt events show novice hunters how harvesting their own food from Wisconsin's country sides is what makes the state's hunting traditions a favorite among seasoned hunters. - Read Full Article
Deer hunting season may be over, but there are plenty of opportunities to stay involved in Wisconsin’s deer management this spring
MADISON - With the archery and crossbow season officially closed, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff would like to thank hunters for another great season in the field. - Read Full Article