DNR Weekly News Update, March 3, 2015
March County Deer Advisory Council meetings will focus on antlerless harvest quota recommendations
MADISON -- Deer population objectives in each county have been approved for a three-year period, and County Deer Advisory Councils will meet for the first time in 2015 beginning March 16. - Read Full Article
Disease sampling results provide current snapshot of CWD in Wisconsin
MADISON – State wildlife officials sampled more than 5,400 deer for chronic wasting disease statewide in 2014, finding 324 positive detections, primarily within the endemic area in southern Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
No genetic evidence of invasive snail found outside one Wisconsin stream
MADISON -- Results from a multistate environmental DNA sampling effort did not detect any genetic evidence of New Zealand mudsnails in Illinois, Iowa or Wisconsin outside of Black Earth Creek in Dane County, Wis. - Read Full Article
DNR awards grants for lake and river projects
MADISON -- Statewide lake and river groups as well as community organizations will receive $2.3 million in grants from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to develop management plans and improve water quality. - Read Full Article
Conservation Patron license provides great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and contribute to conservation
MADISON -- While the cold and snow has outdoors lovers more likely donning snow pants than swim trunks and hanging out in ice shacks instead of on fishing boats, a new license year and opportunity to contribute to conservation through the Conservation Patron license means spring is right around the corner. - Read Full Article
Visit DNR booths at Canoecopia March 13-15
MADISON – Visitors to Canoecopia in Madison can find information about paddling and camping on some of the state’s premier whitewater and quiet water rivers, learn how to stay safe on the water and purchase Wisconsin State Park admission stickers by visiting Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the exhibit hall. - Read Full Article