DNR Weekly News Update, November 19, 2013
November 19, 2013
Gov. Scott Walker and DNR Sec. Cathy Stepp release deer season message as nine-day nears
MADISON – Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Department of Natural Resources Sec. Cathy Stepp join hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin deer hunters in the excitement and traditions of the nine-day deer season. - Read Full Article
Nine-day deer season starts Nov. 23, DNR offers forecast and tips for the hunt
MADISON -- Hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites and visiting non-residents eagerly await the arrival of the 2013 nine-day gun deer season, which runs from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1. To help prepare hunters for the season, Department of Natural Resources shares a season forecast, and tips for a successful hunt. - Read Full Article
Hunters asked to help track populations by filling out the Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey
MADISON – With Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer opener approaching, state wildlife officials are encouraging hunters to help track wildlife populations by recording their observations through the Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. - Read Full Article
‘Slow-moving, killer’ oak disease found near in state forest
WOODRUFF, Wis. -- A deadly tree disease known as oak wilt was discovered for the first time on the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest near Woodruff in October, prompting state forestry officials to take immediate action to stop its spread in the north. - Read Full Article
Pruning trees in November through winter can help reduce the spread of oak wilt
MADISON –Late autumn, starting November 1, through winter is a good time for tree pruning, according to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tree health experts. - Read Full Article
Organizations receive funding to help state officials monitor state’s natural resources
MADISON, Wis.- Twenty one Wisconsin organizations and projects will receive funding from the Department of Natural Resources to support volunteer-based programs that help carry out natural resources monitoring projects including monitoring shorelines and aquatic invasive species, observing and tracking wintering birds and conserving the bumble bee population in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
DNR seeking public comment on Milwaukee company applying for Green Tier
MADISON – A Wisconsin business committed to environmental performance is looking to join the state’s innovative Green Tier program and the Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to provide comments. - Read Full Article
Proposed changes to lake and river grant programs open until Dec. 2
MADISON -- Proposals to change deadlines for local governments, lake associations and others to submit applications for Aquatic Invasive Species grants and four other grants aimed at protecting and restoring lakes and rivers are the topic of a public comment period through Dec. 2. - Read Full Article