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1/6/2016 8:45:00 AMBy John Luthens The sun broke the horizon to reveal a winter wonderland in southern Bayfield County. The landscape was blinding white and the jack pines and burr oaks were capped to the gills in snow. It was the first day of Wisconsin’s catch-and-release trout season and it was uncharted territory. If I’d calculated my history correctl...
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1/6/2016 8:45:00 AMMADISON - Migratory bird hunters are reminded that January Canada goosehunting dates in the Mississippi River Zone have changed - the 2015-16Canada goose hunting season will be open through Jan. 7 in this zone.While online regulations<http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/wm/WM0010.pdf>show current season structure, paper regulations wil...
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1/6/2016 8:40:00 AMComplete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Timely snow allows winter activities to pick up across Wisconsin; candlelight skis kick off this weekend Wisconsin received some timely snow for the New Year, with a storm dropping from 2 to up to 10...
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12/31/2015 11:55:00 AMSteve Suman We have snow on the ground and more on the way tonight, with the forecast predicting up to eight inches or more for the Hayward area – and a few more to top it off tomorrow. Snowmobilers and cross-country skiers can start enjoying their favorite activities, but the snow accumulating on the ‘iffy’ ice will not be of he...
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12/31/2015 11:55:00 AMIt’s difficult predicting what to expect for ice conditions this week when you can’t rely on weather forecast to be very reliable about snow. That said…… here goes! Christmas Day the wind laid down long enough to put a skim on a lot of lakes. On lakes that already had some fishable ice, things got better as ice thickness ...
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12/31/2015 11:50:00 AMHORICON, Wis. - The New Year means a number of new programs at Horicon Marshin January, including a wildlife walk and stories at the marsh event. And,don't forget to check out the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center'snewExplorium<http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/wildlifeareas/horicon/education.html>.Each January event is free of charge an...
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12/31/2015 11:50:00 AMMISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation wishes to offer clarity regarding reports about California’s new wolf plan. Various media outlets reported that RMEF was part of a collaborative effort with other organizations, including environmental groups, to develop the plan. Such verbiage is misleading and seems to indicate RMEF&rs...
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12/28/2015 1:00:00 PMMerry Christmas everyone……. Well it has been another crazy week here in central Wisconsin. Warm temperatures and rain are causing lot of grief with ice fishermen along with high water pretty much preventing anyone from any decent open water fishing. Archery hunters are also having a tough go at it right now as deer are ...
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12/28/2015 1:00:00 PMBack after last year's first edition, the DNR Conservation Wardens return with highlights from some of the lighter and memorable moments of fast-paced 2015. As you already know, the wardens' mission is to protect the state's natural resources and people like you who enjoy those resources. The wardens again send Warden Wire subscribers thi...
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12/28/2015 12:55:00 PMPhoto courtesy of Steve Davis WE'RE TALON YOU...WE'VE NEVER COUNTED SO MANY NESTS! Bald eagle populations climbed in Wisconsin in 2015 as aerial surveys found 1,465 occupied eagle nests, the highest number ever recorded in the 43 years of the survey. ...
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12/22/2015 2:40:00 PMEDITOR'S ADVISORY: There will be no Wisconsin DNR Weekly News issued on Dec. 29, 2015. The next DNR Weekly News will be issued January 5, 2016. Eagle watching events get underway in January MADISON -- Bald eagle watching events kick off in Wisconsin in January and run into March as Wisconsin's growing number of bald eagles - 2015 ne...
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12/22/2015 2:35:00 PMMembers-Only Login | Join NSSF December 21, 2015 Vol. 16 No. 51 Happy Holidays from NSSF All of us at the National Shooting Sports Foundation extend to you the warmest of holiday greetings. NSSF has once again chosen to make a $10,000 donation to Honored American Vetera...
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12/22/2015 2:35:00 PMAngler Education for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/anglereducation/ Now is the time to sign up for winter Fishing for Dinner classes. A 4-session class is scheduled for Milwaukee beginning on January 27 at the Urban Ecology Ce...
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12/22/2015 2:30:00 PMSteve Suman Moderate winter weather continues in the North Woods. This week’s forecast shows highs in the mid-30s and lows ranging from mid-teens to mid-20s, with temperatures cooling toward the end of the week. Precipitation is in the mix nearly every day, coming in various forms including rain, freezing drizzle, sleet, and snow. Her...
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12/21/2015 11:40:00 AMWisconsin Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Report summary for December 17, 2015 Complete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Winter begins with continued un-winter like weather; heavy rains have some rivers near flood stage The astronom...
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12/21/2015 11:35:00 AMJohn Luthens When I was young, my parents would pile me and my brother into the car and drive into the northern forests of Barron County to pick pine boughs for making Christmas wreaths. It was a seasonal ritual, running wild and free in the woods. The forest that we haunted stretched along a river bottom. There were stands of balsam to become los...
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12/21/2015 11:35:00 AMYou are subscribed to receive updates regarding the agendas and minutes of meetings for the Wisconsin Conservation Congress. This information has recently been updated with the following: Rules & Resolutions Committee meeting minutes Bear Committee meeting minutes Wolf Committee meeting minutes 10-Year Fish & Wildli...
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12/21/2015 11:35:00 AM14th annual Rabbits Unlimited Rabbit Hunt and Fundraiser is Feb. 6 (SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN) – Organizers of the 14th annual Rabbits Unlimited Rabbit Hunt and Fundraiser are seeking hunting and outdoor-related items for donation to the event’s raffle and auctions. Hosted by the Bell families in the Saukville area, the annual event raises...
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12/21/2015 11:30:00 AMhttp://dnr.wi.gov/news/releases/article/?id=3807 MADISON, Wis. - Following evaluation of how fires are reported and considering the age and condition of the state's network of fire towers, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is implementing plans to remove the towers from service. In addition, the department will begin making changes to...
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12/21/2015 11:30:00 AMMADISON - Whether you need a guide to plan your Wisconsin winter or astocking stuffer for the outdoor enthusiast in your life, the second editionof the Public Access Lands atlas is the perfect fit."The holiday season is a good time to enjoy the outdoors with family andfriends. The PAL atlas will give you some great ideas of places you candi...
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12/21/2015 11:20:00 AMMISSOULA, Mont.—Nearly 87,000 people attended the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s inaugural 10-day Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Exposition, presented by Cabelas, Dec. 3-12 in Las Vegas. “We are extremely pleased with the entire show,” said Steve Decker, RMEF vice president of Marketing. “It is by far the largest...
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12/21/2015 11:20:00 AMSpawned from the Madison Fishing Expo Madison- WI: The Wisconsin Fishing Expo(WFE) was spawned from the Madison Fishing Expo(MFE) and will have all the things anglers have come to expect from the MFE, and bring a variety of new vendors, speakers, and attractions for 2016! There’s no question that anglers can be confident that they will see ...
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12/15/2015 8:00:00 PMSteve Suman The forecast for this week includes mentions of snow nearly every day and temperatures ranging from highs in the upper 30s to lows eventually pushing single digits. That said, the forecasts seem to change on nearly an hourly basis! It appears, for this week anyway, it might be a good idea to keep at hand a mix of clothing types to cove...
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12/15/2015 8:00:00 PMFree lottery helps landowners learn what lives on their landMADISON - Landowners can once again enter a lottery to obtain a free customized report from Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Conservation program to discover what unique plants and animals may live on their land. - Read Full Article DNR surface water management grant ...