DNR Weekly News Update, May 25, 2016
June 4-5 is Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin
MADISON - A 50th anniversary celebration of Hartman Creek State Park, the grand opening of a campground at Buckhorn State Park, 20 fishing clinics across the state, an art fair along the Willow River and a discovery day and outdoor skills fest are among the events that highlight Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin on June 4-5. - Read Full Article
The right site for a big bite: Wisconsin’s northern musky season opens May 28
MADISON - Musky size is on the rise in Wisconsin and that means the potential for a big bite is better than ever as the northern season gets underway on Saturday, May 28. - Read Full Article
Going camping? Check ahead for firewood!
MADISON - People heading out camping this Memorial Day weekend and through the summer can do their part to protect Wisconsin's urban and wildland trees by buying and burning firewood locally, and not moving it from location to location. -Read Full Article
Citizens asked to submit information about problematic road crossings for turtles
MADISON -- With the spring breeding season starting for many Wisconsin turtle species, Department of Natural Resources conservation biologists are asking citizens to submit their observations of where turtles and other wildlife are crossing roads, as well as where they're seeing turtle carcasses. - Read Full Article
Aggressive management needed to control garlic mustard
MADISON - Many landowners, gardeners, hikers and hunters are all too familiar with garlic mustard, this invasive species can spread quickly and Wisconsin's citizens are reminded to pursue aggressive management actions when possible. - Read Full Article
New plant invaders to watch for and report in 2016
MADISON - Spring and early summer is when the first wave of invasive plants are flowering and easiest to identify, and state officials say now is the time when they are asking the public to report occurrences of invasive plants.- Read Full Article
Provide public access to the outdoors in return for incentives and technical assistance – enroll in the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Programs today
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received $1.3 million for continued funding of the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program - these funds were authorized through the 2014 Farm Bill. - Read Full Article
DNR wildlife biologists team up with volunteers to complete spring and summer wildlife surveys
MADISON - Each spring, Department of Natural Resources biologists and volunteers take to the field and complete surveys in order to learn more about Wisconsin's wildlife species. - Read Full Article
Deadline to enroll properties in October deer hunt for hunters with disabilities is June 1
MADISON -- Wisconsin landowners are reminded of an excellent opportunity to help other hunters enjoy Wisconsin's outdoors and sponsor a deer hunt for hunters with disabilities. The deadline for sponsor applications is June 1. - Read Full Article