DNR Weekly News Update, January 20, 2015
Early surveillance reveals positive test for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome
MADISON – Early winter surveillance of 15 caves revealed that two bats in a single Dane County cave tested positive for genetic markers of the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome. - Read Full Article
134,257 permits issued for 2015 spring turkey hunt
MADISON – The 2015 spring turkey permit drawing has ended, and 134,257 successful applicants will receive spring wild turkey permits. - Read Full Article
Deer Trustee Report permanent rule public comment form now available online
MADISON -- To help gather feedback regarding the proposed Deer Trustee Report permanent rule [PDF], an online public input form is now available to gather public comments. - Read Full Article
Online course focuses on historical legacy of wildlife management and recreational hunting in conservation
MADISON – Wisconsin is the birthplace of modern wildlife management and people interested learning more about the that historical legacy and how recreational hunting plays a part in conservation can participate in an upcoming online course and accompanying activities related to hunting, eating and preparing local foods, and conservation. - Read Full Article
DNR launches LinkedIn company and showcase pages
MADISON -- In a continuing effort to reach out to Wisconsin residents, businesses and groups, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has launched a company LinkedIn page as well as three showcase pages. - Read Full Article
Early snowmobile season accidents are reminders of following too close dangers
MADISON – Minimal snowfall in the southern third of Wisconsin has snowmobilers heading north to popular trails where officials remind operators snowmobiles are like cars in that following too close may have unintended consequences. - Read Full Article
32 communities, groups and nonprofits receive grants to support health of urban forests
MADISON -- Thirty-two communities, nonprofit groups and counties will share $483,747 in 2015 state grant dollars to promote and sustain urban forest resources in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
‘Face of hunting is changing’: Set Learn to Hunt Turkey events now
MADISON – Winter is the time for anyone hoping to conduct a Learn to Hunt Turkey event for novice adults and families who want to learn to hunt this spring to begin planning their event, according to state wildlife officials. - Read Full Article
Learn to Hunt for Food: ‘Soup to nuts’ for foodies and novice hunters
MADISON -- Outdoors fans who eat local, take care of matters themselves but don’t have a background in hunting, can sign up to take a Learn to Hunt for Food program. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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