DNR Weekly News Update, November 1, 2016
Fall hunting is in full swing – DNR website offers wealth of information on season changes
MADISON - The nine day gun deer hunt, a staple in Wisconsin's cultural framework, is almost here and a number of tools on the Department of Natural Resources website offers answers to many questions hunters have leading up to the hunt. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin’s deer need your help – submit harvested adult deer for CWD sampling
MADISON - Wisconsin wildlife officials will continue testing harvested white-tailed deer for chronic wasting disease this year. This testing is part of the ongoing efforts to monitor the status and spread of the disease in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Online tools show hunters where baiting and feeding is banned
MADISON - Before participating in upcoming hunting seasons or setting out feed for wildlife, be sure to check which counties currently ban baiting and feeding activities. - Read Full Article
Final online deer season chat Thursday, Nov. 10 at noon
MADISON - Join Department of Natural Resources experts Thursday, Nov. 10 at noon for an online chat regarding deer hunting in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Second Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan public meeting Monday, Nov. 14
MADISON -- The public is invited to join the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, the Wisconsin Conservation Congress, and other members of the Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan Review Committee Nov. 14 for the second of four meetings regarding DNR's 2010-2025 CWD Response Plan. - Read Full Article
DNR names new Chief State Forester
MADISON -- Fred Souba Jr. has been appointed Chief State Forester by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The 40 year forest industry veteran will also serve as administrator for the DNR Division of Forestry. - Read Full Article
DNR to launch next phase of stakeholder engagement on Lake Michigan fisheries management
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. - Following announcement of the 2017 stocking plans for chinook, coho, steelhead, brown trout and lake trout in the Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources will launch its next phase of stakeholder engagement on management of the fishery at a meeting of the Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum Nov. 7 at UW-Sheboygan. - Read Full Article
DNR seeks public input through Lake Superior lake trout survey
ASHLAND, Wis. - An online public survey outlining a variety of options for Lake Superior lake trout will help inform the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the development of new rules to help sustainably manage the fishery. - Read Full Article
Still time to capture yourself in a state park property selfie for chance to win a 2017 state park sticker
MADISON - Visitors to any of 12 Wisconsin State Park System properties still have time to capture themselves in a "selfie" and post it to Twitter or Instagram to be entered into a drawing to win a 2017 Wisconsin state park admission sticker. - Read Full Article
Timber sale at Devil’s Lake State Park shows benefits of planned harvest
BARABOO, Wis. - Work now underway to remove high risk, damaged, diseased and slow growing trees on 327 acres at Devil's Lake State Park exemplifies the benefits of forest management for wildlife, recreation and the economy. - Read Full Article
DNR surface water grant deadlines approaching
MADISON - Lake and river groups, as well as local governments, are encouraged to apply for surface water grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Read Full Article
Partner group teams up with DNR to adopt wildlife area in southern Wisconsin
MADISON - A local chapter of the Pheasants Forever conservation organization is teaming up with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to help manage a major state wildlife area through the Adopt A Wildlife Area program. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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DNR Weekly News Editor
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707, 608-267-7517