DNR Weekly News Update, September 2, 2014
Sept. 13 marks opening of archery deer hunting season and Wisconsin’s first statewide crossbow hunting season
MADISON -- With fall right around the corner, Sept. 13 marks the opening of the 2014 archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons. These seasons will run concurrently statewide, from Sept. 13 to Jan. 4, 2015. - Read Full Article
Crossbow, archery hunters should review safety rules before the first trek in woods
MADISON -- The Wisconsin crossbow deer and archery deer hunting seasons starting Sept. 13 usher in an expanded crossbow license opportunity for any qualified hunter as one of the deer hunting rule changes to help hunters participate in the fall season. - Read Full Article
Fall wild turkey, ruffed grouse and woodcock seasons set to open
MADISON – Prospects are good for both the fall wild turkey and ruffed grouse hunting seasons, both of which openSaturday, Sept. 13. - Read Full Article
Public interest remains strong in hook and line sturgeon season as successful management practices, sturgeon rearing efforts pay dividends
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s efforts to re-establish the lake sturgeon in its natural range continue to advance, even as public interest grows in the majestic and valuable fish. - Read Full Article
Report recognizes importance of groundwater for human health, the environment and economy
MADISON -- An annual report by the Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council highlights the critical role groundwater plays in human health, the environment and economy and supports additional research and cooperation to understand how best to manage the precious resource. - Read Full Article
Poynette high school student wins the 2015 Wisconsin State Park sticker contest
MADISON -- The winning design for the 2015 Wisconsin State Parks admission sticker features a butterfly atop of a purple coneflower and was designed by Josie Tollaksen, a junior at Poynette High School. The winning design was selected from 167 entries into the design contest. It will be printed on state park and forest annual vehicle admission stickers and displayed on more than 150,000 vehicles. - Read Full Article
Sheboygan River improving as public, private partners make progress
MADISON -- Wisconsin's waters are benefiting from the hard work of public and private partners, with the latest progress coming on the Sheboygan River. - Read Full Article
Updated fish consumption advice now available
MADISON -- Updated fish consumption advice for 2014 is now available from the DNR’s “Eating Your Catch” website. - Read Full Article
Purple loosestrife blooming; citizens asked to help control the invasive plant
MADISON – Purple loosestrife is in full bloom across Wisconsin and state invasive species officials are asking the public to help control these non-native plants. Citizen help is crucial for preventing and controlling most invaders. - Read Full Article
Edgerton Contractors not sitting idle in Green Tier
MADISON – A southeast Wisconsin construction company is turning off its engines and tuning in to environmental protection and sustainable economic performance, two critical pieces to the Department of Natural Resources flagship Green Tier Program. - Read Full Article
DNR and WTA will offer five advanced wolf trapper education courses beginning Sept. 13
MADISON – Successful wolf permit applicants interested in learning more about the specifics of trapping wolves are encouraged to participate in wolf trapper education classes this fall. - Read Full Article
Want to try hunting? Local ‘Learn to Hunt’ events are the way to go
Have you thought you might like to hunt, but weren’t sure how to get started? Sign up for a Learn to Hunt event. - Read Full Article