DNR Weekly News Update February 2, 2016
Lower water clarity, higher harvest caps pose challenges and opportunities for sturgeon spearers
OSHKOSH, Wis. - When the 2016 sturgeon spearing season opens on the Lake Winnebago system Feb. 13, spearers won't have an easy time pursuing their quarry. - Read Full Article
Coyotes become more active in late winter and early spring
Join DNR staff for a Feb. 23 chat at noon and learn more - Read Full Article
131,402 permits issued for 2016 spring turkey hunt
109,367 remaining permits available beginning mid-March - Read Full Article
Sara Kehrli and Benjamin Herzfeldt receive National Wild Turkey Federation awards
MADISON- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Sara Kehrli and warden Benjamin Herzfeldt were named the National Wild Turkey Federation's 2015 wildlife manager and conservation officer of the year at the Wisconsin State Chapter convention on Jan. 30 in Wisconsin Dells. - Read Full Article
Find out how you can join the DNR and Go Wild in Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine’s February issue
MADISON - Wisconsin Natural Resources' cover story, "DNR is helping you Go Wild in Wisconsin" highlights the agency's new portal and licensing system to make it easier and more cost effective to get outdoors. New licenses go on sale in March and readers can update their calendars with the "2016 Wisconsin hunting and trapping seasons" sheet. - Read Full Article
Prune trees in winter to help prevent oak wilt
MADISON - Now is a good time for tree pruning, while temperatures remain cold, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tree health experts. - Read Full Article
DNR Bureau of Wildlife Management welcomes two new employees
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Wildlife Management welcomes two new employees within the big game section as they serve in key statewide roles. - Read Full Article
Lake Poygan Sportsmen’s Club donates $90,000 for habitat restoration
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has accepted a $90,000 donation from the Lake Poygan Sportsmen's Club to construct a breakwall at the mouth of the Wolf River where it enters Lake Poygan. - Read Full Article
Proposed Badger Coulee Transmission Line Soil Borings within Segment 6 may result in the incidental take of rare moth and butterfly
MADISON -- The Badger Coulee Transmission Line soil borings within Segment 6 of the project may result in the "incidental taking" of a rare moth and butterfly under an authorization the Department of Natural Resources proposes to issue for the project. - Read Full Article