DNR Weekly News Update, July 14, 2015
Federal breeding survey estimates highest continental duck population on record
MADISON -- Fall waterfowl hunting seasons are right around the corner, and 2015 U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates show the highest continental duck populations since the survey began in 1955. - Read Full Article
Sale of wildlife stamps has restored and enhanced millions of acres of habitat in Wisconsin
MADISON – More than half a million acres of wild turkey habitat restored and enhanced and nearly half a million acres of pheasant habitat restored and enhanced, mostly on lands open to public access for hunting are among the projects Wisconsin sportspeople have contributed to through the purchase of state wildlife stamps. - Read Full Article
Entries for wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contest due July 24
MADISON – Artists interested in having their work featured on the 2016 Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Pheasant, or Waterfowl Stamp need to submit their entry before July 24. Collectively, these stamps raise about $1.5 million each year for habitat conservation in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Draft master plan for Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area available for public input
RHINELANDER, Wis. – Early-successional forest habitats and protection of lake, stream, and wetland communities are among the primary objectives of the draft Woodboro Lakes Wildlife Area Master Plan, a Department of Natural Resources managed property located 10 miles west of Rhinelander. - Read Full Article
Updates to FFLIGHT include access to all managed dove fields on DNR property
MADISON -- Bird hunters in Wisconsin can now find every managed dove field on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources land with ease through the Fields & Forest Lands Interactive Gamebird Hunting Tool. - Read Full Article
Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies to begin 30-day Green Tier public comment period
STOUGHTON, Wis. – The public has an opportunity to comment on an application for Wisconsin’s Green Tier program by Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies. The application covers their Beloit, Muscoda and Stoughton facilities. - Read Full Article
Visual Impressions to begin 30-day Green Tier public comment period
MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- The public has an opportunity to comment on an application for Wisconsin’s Green Tier program by Visual Impressions, Inc. of Milwaukee. - 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