Natural Resources Board authorizes public hearings to receive feedback regarding Deer Trustee's Report rule package
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=3436
MADISON -- The Natural Resources Board has authorized public hearings to provide the public an opportunity to provide input regarding the proposed Deer Trustee Report permanent rule package.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources plans to hold nine public hearings at locations throughout Wisconsin, slated for January 2015. These hearings will allow for public comment before the department requests adoption of the permanent rule in February.
Gov. Scott Walker contracted with Dr. James Kroll to produce the Deer Trustee Report, an in-depth review of Wisconsin's deer management program. Released in 2012, the report proposed over 60 recommendations for improving deer management in Wisconsin. Many of these recommendations were implemented during the 2014 deer seasons under emergency rule. However, these rules are set to expire in June 2015.
Hunters experienced some of the more prominent rules regarding County Deer Advisory Councils(CDACs), the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), seasons, units and tagging in 2014. However, these regulations and programs were set up under and emergency rule, and now a follow-up permanent rule package is necessary for the 2015 seasons and beyond.
Following public hearings, the Natural Resources Board may adopt the permanent rule package. If approved, it will advance to the state legislature for final review.
For more Information regarding the DTR permanent rule proposal, visit dnr.wi.gov and search keyword "NRB", or view the agenda item. To learn more about the deer trustee report, search keywords "deer trustee report."
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DNR Office of Communications. DNR Spokesperson: Bill Cosh (608) 267-2773