DNR Weekly News Update, April 7, 2015
DNR spring wildlife and fisheries rules hearing to be held April 13
MADISON - People interested in natural resources management in Wisconsin have an opportunity to provide their input by non-binding vote and testimony on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to fish and wildlife management at the 2015 spring wildlife and fisheries rules hearing. The hearings will be held in each county beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 13. - Read Full Article
Proposal to promote panfish populations on 100 lakes pitched to the public
MADISON -- A proposal to pump up panfish populations on 100 lakes statewide will be put before attendees at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Spring Fish and Wildlife Public Hearing on April 13. - Read Full Article
Public asked to consider simplified inland trout regulations
MADISON -- A color coded system that simplifies inland trout regulations will be up for consideration by those attending the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Spring Fish and Wildlife Public Hearing on April 13. - Read Full Article
Now is a good time to build and install bat houses
Join DNR biologists for an informational bat chat April 23MADISON--With winter nearly over, bats will emerge from hibernation and return to their summer roost sites--this makes early spring a good time to construct a bat house. - Read Full Article
Homeowners urged to consider treating urban ash trees for emerald ash borer this spring
MADISON -- Emerald ash borer is currently the most damaging threat to trees in Wisconsin, according to state forestry officials, who say the pest could kill more than 99 percent of ash trees in the state. - Read Full Article
Catch the field trip fervor with Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine’s April issue
MADISON – This year, 151 amazing adventures await you when you catch the Natural Resources Foundation field trip fervor. The cover story in Wisconsin Natural Resources’ April issue, “Get up close to wildlife and experience the wild life on a field trip,” previews the trips that are on tap April through November. - Read Full Article
EDITOR’S ADVISORY: Online chat focuses on upcoming spring hearings
The 2015 Spring Hearings are scheduled for April 13 in all 72 counties starting at 7 p.m. Spring Hearings provide individuals interested in natural resources management an opportunity to provide input by non-binding vote and testimony on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to fish and wildlife management in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Workshop aims to help landowners learn about managing land for migratory birds
Grosbeaks Galore: Birds on Your Landscape May 9MADISON--This year’s Grosbeaks Galore: Birds on Your Landscape workshop will be held May 9 in Two Rivers, Wis., and attendees will learn how to manage their land for migratory birds and protect key habitat. - Read Full Article