DNR Weekly News update, June 10, 2014
June 10, 2014
Spring turkey harvest sees increase despite harsh winter
MADISON – Despite a long and severe winter, Wisconsin turkey hunters registered a total of 41,815 birds during the 2014 spring turkey hunting season. This is a 10.7 percent increase from the 2013 spring season. - Read Full Article
Ruffed grouse survey indicates minor population decline
MADISON – Ruffed grouse populations in Wisconsin have shown another slight decline this spring, according to a recent roadside ruffed grouse survey. Results from this survey help DNR biologists monitor the cyclic population trends of ruffed grouse in the state. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin Natural Resources Board to meet in Milwaukee June 24-25
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will visit Milwaukee for their June 2014 meeting. The board will take part in a day-long tour on Tuesday, June 24, and board meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, in the Marquette Room at the Ambassador Inn at Marquette, 2301 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. - Read Full Article
Mississippi River habitat project wraps up as similar efforts help fish survive a harsh winter
FERRYVILLE, Wis. – Work is expected to begin again this week on a massive project near here to recreate habitat in the Upper Mississippi River to benefit fish and wildlife. Biologists conducting fish surveys this spring found that similar habitat projects completed along the river in past years helped fish survive the harsh winter of 2014. - Read Full Article
New Field Guide to Wisconsin Streams comprehensive guide to stream plants, fishes, insects, frogs and reptiles
MADISON – Wisconsin has more than 80,000 miles of streams and now there’s a comprehensive, photo-packed guide unlocking the secrets of the plants, fishes, insects, frogs and reptiles that call them home. - Read Full Article
Great Lakes Photo Contest winners announced
MADISON - Seven photographers from Wisconsin earned top honors for their entries in the Department of Natural Resources’ sixth annual “Wisconsin’s Great Lakes” photography contest, which this year drew more than 500 entries. - Read Full Article
10th annual Invader Crusader Awards recognize efforts in fighting invasive species
MADISON -- The 10th annual Invader Crusader award ceremony took place June 5 at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison. In total, nine awards were presented to individuals and groups from around the state to recognize their efforts in fighting invasive species and taking initiatives to educate others. - Read Full Article
Season open and close dates selected for muskrat and mink trapping in Wisconsin
MADISON – Beginning in fall 2014, muskrat and mink trapping seasons in Wisconsin will have consistent open and close dates state-wide, with one notable exception. The Mississippi River zone will retain opening dates used in previous years. - Read Full Article
DNR and WTA to offer five advanced wolf trapper education courses for fall 2014
MADISON – The Wisconsin Trappers Association and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will partner to offer a series of advanced wolf trapper education courses in Sept. and Oct. 2014. - Read Full Article
Burns & McDonnell welcomed into Green Tier
MILWAUKEE- Burns & McDonnell, an engineering, architectural, construction and environmental consulting firm has been accepted as a Tier 1 member of the Green Tier program for their Milwaukee Office. - Read Full Article
Service Litho-Print Inc. applies for Green Tier
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- The public has an opportunity to comment on an application for Wisconsin’s Green Tier program by Service Litho-Print Inc. The application is for Service Litho-Print’s Oshkosh facility in northeastern Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
Paul.Holtan@wisconsin.gov
DNR Weekly News Editor
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707, 608-267-7517