DNR Weekly News Update, November 25, 2013
November 25, 2013
[EDITOR'S ADVISORY: Due to the Nov. 28, 2013 Thanksgiving holiday, the Wisconsin DNR Weekly News is being issued on Monday this week.]
Preliminary opening weekend results show enthusiasm is high, though temperatures as well as harvest numbers came in low
MADISON – Though opening weekend temperatures were cold, more than 615,000 people bought deer licenses to go out hunting, nearly 27,000 of them buying licenses to go out hunting for the first time. Many hunters went out with hopes of getting a deer, knowing that despite extremely cold temperatures, they would likely all be guaranteed the making of warm memories. - Read Full Article
Pilot program recognizes local governments and tribes for outstanding recycling efforts
MADISON – A new pilot program from the Department of Natural Resources has recognized 50 local governments and the Ho-Chunk Nation for their superior recycling efforts in Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
Entries being accepted for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes photo contest
MADISON – Entries are now being accepted for Wisconsin’s Great Lakes photo contest, with the winning entries to be featured in a beautiful four-color calendar available at the Wisconsin State Fair and for download. - Read Full Article
New CWD mapping application available
MADISON -- An updated interactive chronic wasting disease mapping application is available on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website. This application allows a user to look at numbers of deer tested statewide for CWD and those that tested positive. - Read Full Article
Comments sought on management of conifer plantations, invasive species at 11 state parks
MADISON -- The public has an opportunity to review and comment on proposed guidance for managing conifer plantations and invasive species [PDF] on 11 Wisconsin State Park properties as well as a number of State Ice Age Trail Areas in seven counties. - Read Full Article
Beat the “Black Friday” crowds and give the gift of the great outdoors
MADISON – Avoid the crowds and give a gift to help loved ones enjoy Wisconsin’s great outdoors: a state park pass to 60 state parks and forests, Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine, tree seedlings for conservation purposes, and guidebooks to special places and for birds, frogs and turtles, to name just a few. - Read Full Article