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8/5/2014 11:10:00 AMWisconsin communities, tribal governments and non-profit organizations looking for financial help with urban forestry projects are encouraged to apply for a Department of Natural Resources grant. Officials and organization leaders have until October 1 to apply for a DNR Urban Forestry Grant. Eligible applicants include Wisconsin city, vi...
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8/5/2014 11:10:00 AMMADISON – A virus that is new to Wisconsin waters and affects common carp and koi is likely to blame for two carp die-offs in Dodge County in recent days. Department of Natural Resources officials say the koi herpes virus is not harmful to humans or other fish. However, caution is urged in handling affected carp because as they decompose, th...
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8/1/2014 12:10:00 PMMADISON — The state is revising its long-term fisheries management plan for Wisconsin's Lake Michigan waters and citizens are invited to provide input through a series of four meetings set for the week of Aug. 4. Lake Michigan has seen drastic ecological changes in recent years and the new Lake Michigan Integrated Fisheries Management ...
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8/1/2014 11:55:00 AMIn an ongoing annual effort to involve the public in deer management, the Department of Natural Resources will launch Operation Deer Watch. This program enlists the public to report the number of deer they see from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. Participating in the survey is simple. Record all bucks, does and fawns you see during assigned days by keepi...
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8/1/2014 11:35:00 AMAs we do each year during this time, we request that those with a stake in waterfowl hunting provide input on the upcoming seasons during our public meetings and hearings. It’s important we hear from folks whether they want to reaffirm support for past season dates or are looking for something different. Even if you are not concerned with spe...
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8/1/2014 11:35:00 AM[EDITOR'S ADVISORY: There will be no DNR Outdoor Report on August 7, 2014. The next DNR Outdoor Report will be August. 14, 2014.] Complete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Visit DNR Park and Wisconsin State Fair Wisconsin has been expe...
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8/1/2014 11:30:00 AMBy Diane Schauer, Member WWA I’ve never met a member of WWA who didn’t care about protecting and preserving waterfowl hunting habitat in Wisconsin. Not a one would deliberately damage their favorite hunting spot. Unfortunately, some are unknowingly transporting invasive species that threaten not only waterfowl habitat, but ...
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7/29/2014 3:30:00 PMOperation Deer Watch provides great opportunity to take part in management of Wisconsin deer herdMADISON -- In an ongoing annual effort to involve the public in deer management, the Department of Natural Resources will launch Operation Deer Watch. The program enlists the public to report the number of deer they see from Aug. 1 toSept. 30....
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7/29/2014 3:30:00 PMCoordinated management efforts by Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service produce angler benefits MILWAUKEE - In a remarkable feat of distance swimming, tiny chinook salmon released in Lake Huron two years ago swam their way through the Straits of Mackinac and down through Lake Michigan into the waters off of Raci...
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7/29/2014 3:30:00 PMMore than 30 organizations representing the nation's hunters, natural resources professionals and shooting sports groups, including the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), have sent a joint letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel in response to a petition from the anti-hunting Humane Society of the United States (HSUS...
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7/29/2014 3:15:00 PMWith Milwaukee’s strong green initiatives, this Midwestern city is an ideal environment to attract arborists from numerous countries whose focus is the sustainability of urban forests in communities across the globe. FREE PUBLIC ACTIVITIES at Mount Mary University · International Tree Climbing Championships ...
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7/29/2014 3:15:00 PMPlanning is well underway for the “ 2nd Annual Clays For a Cure Shooting Event “ to benefit the MACC Fund and their fight against childhood cancer and blood related diseases. The event will be held on Friday ,September 26th, 2014 at Wern Valley Sportsmen’s Club in Waukesha Wis. Registration begins at 10:00 A.M.&nbs...
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7/29/2014 3:15:00 PMGYPSY MOTH AERIAL SPRAY UPDATE – July 29, 2014 All gypsy moth aerial spray treatments are complete for this year. Maps of the treated spray sites are available to view online athttp://gypsymoth.wi.gov. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Gypsy moth management tips and updates will be available as a recorded message on the toll-free i...
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7/25/2014 9:50:00 AMOn July 22, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 5-year-old plott bear hound while training in Jackson County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management") to help reduce conflicts du...
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7/25/2014 9:45:00 AMSHEBOYGAN --The alligator recently caught near the Sheboygan River has found a new home at the Chicago Herpetological Society. Sheboygan police officers and sheriff's deputies responded to reports of an alligator sighting on the morning of Sunday, July 20. After capturing the animal, it was turned over to Michael Clutter, a Department of Nat...
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7/25/2014 9:45:00 AMComplete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Water levels continue to drop but many remain above normal summer levels; fishing activity steady for mid summer Relatively light rainfall in the state in the last few weeks has allowed stream and river le...
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7/25/2014 9:40:00 AMBig Changes for DNR Park visitors at the Wisconsin State FairWEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on Thursday, July 31 and while the DNR Park continues to be a green and shady oasis in the fair, visitors will notice some big changes and new additions to the site. - Read Full Article Public he...
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7/25/2014 9:40:00 AMhttp://dnr.wi.gov/news/BreakingNews_Lookup.asp?id=3266 HAYWARD, Wis. -- Anglers fishing on the East Fork Chippewa River system in Sawyer County are being reminded that the statewide 15-inch minimum length limit for walleye is in effect on the East Fork Chippewa River and several lakes through which it flows -- Barker, Hunter, and B...
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7/25/2014 9:35:00 AMUpdated on 7-22-2014: info briefs (green sheets) have been added for the following items on the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board August agenda: 3.A.1. 3.C.1.
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7/22/2014 1:30:00 PMOn July 13, Wildlife Services confirmed that wolves killed a 6-year-old red tick bear hound while training in Iron County. More information and a caution area map are available on the gray wolf webpage. Hunters are reminded to use the caution area maps on the DNR website (dnr.wi.gov, keyword "wolf management")&nbs...
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7/22/2014 1:30:00 PMGYPSY MOTH AERIAL SPRAY UPDATE – July 22, 2014 COMPLETED for this year: All spraying is complete for this year except what is planned for this week in the three counties listed below. UPCOMING SPRAY PLANS by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: WHEN: July 24 and Jul...
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7/18/2014 11:05:00 AMCooler weather this week led to a drop in recreational activity on lakes and rivers across the state, which gave anglers more opportunities to be out and about fishing. Periodic rain showers continue to keep water levels above average summer levels, but major river systems have been dropping. The Mississippi River dropped 4 feet in the last week a...
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7/18/2014 10:50:00 AMWelcome to Part 8 of the Warden Wire's FAQs: Special Edition - Deer Hunting Rule Changes for 2014. This is a periodic feature. These special edition FAQs were taken by the DNR Call Center, the Department of Natural Resources' conservation wardens and the Bureau of Wildlife Management. The topic today is a short one -- electronic regi...
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7/18/2014 10:50:00 AMThe Alaska Board of Game recently passed a regulation stating that, “Beginning July 1, 2016, all hunters using a bow and arrow to hunt big game in Alaska must have successfully completed a department-approved bowhunter certification course. They must also carry their bowhunter certification card with them in the field along w...
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7/15/2014 2:20:00 PMMADISON — The state is revising its long-term fisheries management plan for Wisconsin's Lake Michigan waters and invites citizens to provide input during a second round of public review. Lake Michigan has seen drastic ecological changes in recent years and the new plan will guide fisheries management through the next 10 years. “W...