DNR Weekly News Update, September 9, 2014
September 9, 2014
Trees about to turn Wisconsin into one big free scenic color tour
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s trees are starting to paint hillsides, trails, shorelines, parks and backyards into an autumn kaleidoscope, and state forestry officials say if the weather cooperates it could be a spectacular fall color season. - Read Full Article
“Fall in love with Wisconsin State Parks” photo contest to begin Sept. 15 on DNR Facebook page
MADISON -- People who love fall colors and love Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas can share that love by entering their photos of people enjoying state properties this fall in an upcoming “Fall in Love with Wisconsin State Parks” Facebook photo contest. - Read Full Article
EPA confirms state’s recommendation on clean air designation
MADISON – Wisconsin’s air quality is cleaner than it has been in decades and no county in the state violated the most recent federal air standards for fine particles, confirmed officials with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin’s first early teal hunting season gives hunters new hunting opportunities
MADISON – Wisconsin’s first ever early teal hunting season came to a close Sunday, Sept. 7. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources field staff are encouraged that the season was successful based on preliminary observations of cautious hunting and well-educated waterfowl hunters. - Read Full Article
Tests confirm first white-nose syndrome occurrence was isolated
MADISON – Samples that were pending from 19 caves and mines in Wisconsin tested negative for white-nose syndrome, confirming that as of April this year the deadly bat disease was isolated to a single site in Grant County. - Read Full Article
Calling all hunters, tell us what you see
MADISON – The September 13 archery and crossbow openers mark the beginning of the 2014 deer hunting seasons and the start of the sixth annual Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey, an easy-to-do survey where hunters can record their observations of deer and other wildlife while out hunting. - Read Full Article
Archery deer season means it’s time to think tree stand safety and wear harnesses
MADISON – With Wisconsin’s archery and crossbow deer season opening this Saturday, Sept. 13, state recreational safety specialists are reminding hunters it’s time to think tree stand safety. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin deer hunters are encouraged to participate in CWD surveillance
MADISON – In 2014, state wildlife officials will continue to test white-tailed deer harvested by hunters for chronic wasting disease. This testing is part of a continued effort to monitor the status and geographic spread of the disease in 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