DNR Weekly News Update, November 5, 2013
November 5, 2013
Commit to recycle more with 10 tips for America Recycles Day
MADISON – Recycling has long been a daily habit and a state law for Wisconsinites, and for good reason – recycling works! Every can, bottle and newspaper we recycle saves resources and energy, reduces the amount of waste in landfills, supplies raw materials to industry and creates jobs. - Read Full Article
Volunteers needed to help monitor Wisconsin wolves and other carnivores
MADISON - People interested in volunteering to locate wolves and other medium to large size carnivores this winter can learn how to track during a series of upcoming training sessions. Wisconsin DNR started a Volunteer Carnivore Tracking program in 1995 to help monitor the state’s wolf population, as well as look for signs of other medium to large size carnivores. - Read Full Article
Hunters stand good chance of falling if hunting from a tree stand
MADISON -- One in every three hunters who hunt from a tree stand will fall at some point in their hunting career and of those, 75 to 80 percent occurs while ascending or descending the tree. - Read Full Article
Rewards and license deals part of the package for this year’s gun-deer hunt
MADISON -- Seasoned hunters who share their enthusiasm and expertise about Wisconsin’s gun-deer hunt may be eligible to earn a discounted license for their next seasons while their first-time hunter apprentice may be eligible for a $5 license. - Read Full Article
Comments sought on potential economic impact of proposed wastewater rule changes
MADISON – State environmental officials are in the early stage of proposing changes to how the state processes and issues wastewater discharge permits and are seeking comments on potential economic impacts. - Read Full Article