Inland fishing season opens May 6 MADISON -- Fisheries biologists from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources say anglers can expect to find some trophy potential fish as well as abundant numbers of popular game species this spring when the general inland fishing season gets underway statewide on Saturday, May 6. - Read Full Article
Join DNR experts for Fishing Opener Chat Thursday, May 4 at noon MADISON - People who want to learn more about Wisconsin's top fishing spots and what to expect for the inland season fishing opener on May 6 can join fisheries biologists and other experts from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for an online chat Thursday, May 4 at noon. The chat will cover spring fishery survey activities, Wisconsin's new catch and release state record category, fisheries regulations and more. - Read Full Article
Enjoy migratory birds and help care for them on International Migratory Bird Day MADISON - May 13 is International Migratory Bird Day in North America and it's a great time for Wisconsin residents to get outside to enjoy these long-distance travelers and take steps around home to help them. - Read Full Article
Help keep the gains going for rare birds; donate to The Great Wisconsin Birdathon MADISON -- For the next two months, bird lovers have an easy way to help build on the progress being made in Wisconsin in recovering federally endangered Kirtland's warblers, establishing a self-sustaining flock of whooping cranes in the eastern U.S., protecting and enhancing stopover sites for Wisconsin's rare bird species and completing a comprehensive survey of breeding birds. - Read Full Article
Preliminary 2016 bobcat harvest information now available MADISON -- Preliminary harvest data for Wisconsin's 2016-17 bobcat season show hunters and trappers harvested 338 bobcats. - Read Full Article
Public comments sought on draft general permit for wetlands associated with certain construction sites MADISON -- A new general permit that addresses impacts to wetlands that formed in depressions created as a result of grading and construction activities within uplands has been drafted and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the language. - 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
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