DNR Weekly News Update, January 27, 2015
Public hearing set for Lake Superior lake trout emergency rule
ASHLAND, Wis. -- A public hearing on an emergency rule designed to support recovery of lake trout populations in Lake Superior will be held by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Feb. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Ashland High School. - Read Full Article
Prune trees in winter instead of spring 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
Nominations being accepted for annual Hunter Ethics Award; deadline is February 15
MADISON -- Wisconsin’s tradition of hunting is built upon ethics where success is defined as using a moral compass to end the hunt satisfied with the knowledge the hunt also was safe, enjoyable and ethical. - Read Full Article
Changes to Learn to Hunt forms and website: easier than ever
MADISON – Learn to Hunt just went lean and clean with a new electronic application form that saves applicants time and effort to organize an event. - Read Full Article
For summer fairs, recycling success starts with winter planning
MADISON -- While the fairgrounds and midways of summer may seem a long way off, many summer festival organizers are already planning and laying the groundwork for event recycling success. An online toolkit from the Department of Natural Resources is helping event planners start new recycling efforts and build on last year’s momentum. - Read Full Article
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Paul Holtan
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