DNR Weekly News update, May 28, 2015
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Natural Resources Board approves 2014 deer hunting season structure
MADISON - The Natural Resources Board approved today the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' recommendations for the 2014 deer hunting season. With board approval, antlerless quotas, antlerless permit levels and an updated CWD affected area have been established for 2014. - Read Full Article
Survey reveals diverse fishing methods and fishing preferences among trout anglers
MADISON - Results from the most comprehensive survey ever of Wisconsin trout anglers [PDF] provide a clearer picture of the people who pursue the wily trout, the fishing methods and baits they use, their opinions of fishing regulations, and the kind of fishing experience they're looking for, state researchers say. - Read Full Article
Fishing is free June 7-8; fishing clinics, loaner gear make it easy to reel in fun
MADISON - People itching to try fishin' can reel in the fun on June 7-8, when fishing is free everywhere in Wisconsin. More than two dozen free fishing clinics statewide can help people get started, as can fishing equipment available for loan from more than 50 DNR sites including many state parks. - Read Full Article
Meetings set to preview draft plan concepts for the Menominee River State Recreation Area
PEMBINE, Wis. - The public has an opportunity to review and comment on draft plan concepts for the Menominee River State Recreation Area master plan at two upcoming open house meetings. The meetings will provide opportunity to review and comment on future land and recreation management for the recreation area. Master plans and management plans guide management activity on Department of Natural Resource's owned lands and are updated every 15 years. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves conservation easement that expands public access, provides endangered species protection in Iron County
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- A key tract of Iron County forest will remain in timber production and will continue to offer public access under a conservation easement approved Wednesday by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board. - Read Full Article
Third annual invasive species education summit to take place June 10
MADISON -- Education and outreach professionals from around the state will meet June 10 near Eau Claire to discuss ongoing issues and initiatives to combat invasive species. - Read Full Article
Learn to hunt bear course application deadline June 6
MADISON -- June 6 is the new, later deadline to for people to apply to participate in a Learn to Hunt Bear outing featuring classroom and field instruction capped with a real hunt with skilled mentors. - Read Full Article