DNR Weekly News Update, May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016
DNR spring fisheries surveys signal great opportunities on waters statewide
MADISON, Wis. - Warming temperatures throughout Wisconsin this week should make for a great bite when the general inland fishing season gets underway on Saturday, May 7. - Read Full Article
Head to the MacKenzie Center May 18-19 for the third annual Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo
POYNETTE, Wis. - School groups are encouraged to join Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff at the MacKenzie Center May 18-19 for the third annual Midwest Outdoor Heritage Education Expo. - Read Full Article
Celebrate the return of migratory birds and the Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial
MADISON, Wis. -- The month of May marks the return of many migratory birds to Wisconsin, and events throughout Wisconsin will give attendees an opportunity to learn more about conservation, bird-related recreation, and 100 years of Migratory Bird Treaty protection. - Read Full Article
Entries sought for Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp design contests
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin artists will have until July 22 to submit artwork for the 2017 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. Funds derived from stamp sales contribute to the restoration and management of thousands of acres of important wildlife habitat. - Read Full Article
DNR seeks information from communities on Forestry Division headquarters relocation
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking information from communities as it develops a proposal for consideration by the Governor and Legislature to relocate the Division of Forestry Headquarters. - Read Full Article
Preston Cole, Kurt Thiede, Thomas Bernthal gain recognition for natural resources leadership
MADISON, Wis. - Preston D. Cole, former chair and current member of the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, and Kurt Thiede, deputy secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, have received high honors from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources, while Tom Bernthal, DNR wetland monitoring and assessment coordinator, has earned a national award for his efforts to advance innovative wetlands research. - Read Full Article
Natural Resource Technology Enters 30 Day Public Comment Period for Green Tier
MADISON, Wis. -- The public has an opportunity to comment on two applications the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has receive for entry in to Wisconsin's Green Tier program. - Read Full Article
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to host online bear chat May 19 at noon
MADISON - Those interested in learning more about bears in Wisconsin are encouraged to join Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources experts for an online chat Thursday, May 19 at noon. - Read Full Article