DNR Weekly News Update, September 13, 2016
September 13, 2016
Outlook good for Northern Zone waterfowl hunting
MADISON - A near record numbers of ducks reported in spring, coupled with average breeding conditions and wet summer weather have set the stage for strong fall waterfowl hunting as the North Zone duck season opens Sept. 24. - Read Full Article
DNR staff team up with partners and volunteers to launch Southwest Wisconsin Deer and Predator Research Project
MADISON - Fall 2016 marks the beginning of what state wildlife officials say will be the most comprehensive deer research project ever undertaken in Wisconsin -- the Southwest Wisconsin Deer and Predator Research Project. - Read Full Article
State research sheds light on bat supermoms and summer habitats
MADISON - State conservation biologists radio-tracking cave bats to learn more about their summer habitats are also turning up insights into the strength, stamina and sacrifices of mother bats. - Read Full Article
Discovery of new bat species in Wisconsin cheers biologists
MADISON - After a decade of bad news about bats dying from white-nose syndrome, Wisconsin bat researchers have literally caught some good news. - Read Full Article
DNR asks for hunters to record their wildlife observations
MADISON -- With the start of the 2016 deer hunting season Sept. 17, the Department of Natural Resources is kicking off its eighth annual Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey, an easy-to-do survey where hunters can record their observations of deer and other wildlife while out hunting. Survey results help track population trends for Wisconsin's deer herd and other wildlife. -Read Full Article
Final “DNR Days” of 2016 at Miller Park Saturday, Sept. 24
MADISON - Fall is not just a great time to have a license to hunt and fish in Wisconsin, it's also a great time to use your license for more fun at Miller Park! - Read Full Article
2016 deer hunting regulations available in Hmong, Spanish
MADISON - With the arrival of deer hunting season in Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources is committed to ensuring all hunters have the most up-to-date regulations that govern our fall hunting tradition. - Read Full Article