DNR Weekly News Update, October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016
2016 Wisconsin ring-necked pheasant season opens Oct. 15 at noon
MADISON - Pheasant hunting will again take center stage in Wisconsin when the fall 2016 hunting season opens statewideSaturday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. and remains open through Dec. 31. - Read Full Article
2016 fall pheasant stocking numbers will provide for another exciting fall pheasant hunt
MADISON - This fall, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologists plan to release roughly 75,000 game farm pheasants on 90 public hunting grounds throughout Wisconsin. - Read Full Article
In its second year, GameReg gives hunters options for easy and timely registration in the field or at an in-person registration station
MADISON - In its second year, GameReg gives hunters a number of options when registering harvest in 2016 without having to travel to a registration station. - Read Full Article
Peninsula State Park Eagle Tower deconstruction completed
FISH CREEK, Wis. - The deconstruction of Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park was competed the Week of Sept. 19 through. 23 and all roads and trails within the park have reopened. - Read Full Article
Sustainable forestry in Wisconsin recognized nationally
MADISON - Forest certification initiatives in Wisconsin received national honors from the Forest Stewardship Council with presentation of the 2016 FSC Leadership Award to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at the recent national Greenbuild conference. - Read Full Article
Chart Energy & Chemicals pursues Tier 2 of Wisconsin’s Green Tier
MADISON - The Department of Natural Resources seeks public input on proposed contract negotiations with Chart Energy & Chemicals, Inc. Located in La Crosse, Chart Energy & Chemicals is seeking participation in Tier 2 of the Green Tier program. - Read Full Article