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3/3/2014 2:35:00 PMnssf.org To: ALL MEDIAFor immediate release February 28, 2014 For more information contact: Bill Brassard Jr.203-426-1320 Families Afield Bills Approvedin Utah and Wyoming NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Two Families Afield bills are poised to be signed into law in the coming days in Utah and...
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3/3/2014 2:35:00 PMSubmitted by:P Ryan P. KoenigsSenior Fisheries Biologist / Winnebago Sturgeon BiologistOshkosh Fisheries TeamWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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3/3/2014 2:30:00 PMTo: ALL MEDIAFor immediate release February 24, 2014 For more information contact: Bill Brassard, Jr.203-426-1320 Orders for NSSF Safety Education Materials Skyrocket in 2013, Top 3.6 Million NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Demand for the National Shooting Sports Foundation's (NSSF) sa...
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2/28/2014 2:10:00 PMThe Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative's Annual Meeting is coming up, March 21-22 at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center in Oshkosh. This year’s theme is a Bird City Wisconsin Summit: Making Communities Healthier for Birds...and People, showcasing our innovative Bird City Wisconsin prog...
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2/26/2014 12:30:00 PM
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2/26/2014 12:30:00 PMWisconsin State Park System provides key economic, natural resource benefitsMADISON -- Wisconsin’s state parks, outdoor recreation areas, forests and trails serve as important drivers of local economic vitality, according to a recent report that estimates that total spending by Wisconsin state park properties visitors is more than $1 billion ...
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2/26/2014 12:25:00 PMWEST ALLIS, Wis. - Fisheries and wildlife biologists, conservation wardens and even smart-phone and digital map experts from the Department of Natural Resources are gearing up for the 74th annual Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show. DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp said the relationship between the agency and the sports show dates back to the da...
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2/26/2014 12:00:00 PMA recently released U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service report ranks Wisconsin second in birding participation rate. Nationally, nearly 47 million birders generated $107 billion in total industry output, 666,000 jobs, and $13 billion in local, state, and federal tax revenue. Read more and link to the report in the latest DNR Weekly News: http://dnr....
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2/26/2014 11:55:00 AMRaccoon and fox and coyotes, oh my! How much do you know about the 19 species of furbearers in Wisconsin? Some furbearers you can find right in your backyard while others are a bit more elusive. Join us for a live, online chat February 27 at noon all about Wisconsin’s furbearers. To participate, visit dnr.wi.gov&n...
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2/25/2014 1:55:00 PMThe man who has led Wisconsin's fisheries management program for the past 17 years has announced his retirement this spring, capping 32 years of public service devoted to expanding and improving fishing opportunities in Wisconsin. Fisheries Director Mike Staggs has announced that he will be retiring as soon as the Department of Natural Resources i...
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2/25/2014 1:45:00 PMUpdates and events for the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area can be viewed here. Look for details about a Nest Box Seminar, Turkey 101 and a Native Plant sale!
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2/25/2014 1:45:00 PMIn the beginning of the 2013 bow season not much was being presented on our trail cams or by direct sight. In early September I caught a picture of this “big one” but I hadn't seen much of him around, just glimpses at distance or late dusk and babies and one or two does. This being my second year of hunting I still had no veniso...
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2/20/2014 9:15:00 AMConservation warden by day: Human homing device by night Warden Dave Oginski Jr. has a way of finding people. The latest example of Oginski doing his night tracking was Sundaywhen he helped find a hearing-impaired snowmobiler who had been lost on the Marinette County trails for several hours. "I was expecting to find the guy dying. ...
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2/20/2014 8:55:00 AMOnly 5 Vendor Spaces Left! Still time to Register! You still have time to book your exhibitor spot at the 2014 Wisconsin Sport Show in Eau Claire!Click HERE for vendor registration form First Time Vendor Discounts A 10% First Time Vendor Discount is available on ALL exhibitor and sponsor packages and bulk s...
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2/20/2014 8:50:00 AMThere has been a change in the Horicon Goose Zone boundary effective in 2014 which converts some areas north of Hwy 23 and west of 73 to the Exterior Zone. A map highlighting this boundary change can be found at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/hunt/documents/HoriconZone.pdf. The new Horicon permit requires the hunter who harvested the goos...
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2/14/2014 6:10:00 PMComplete DNR Outdoor Report (Reports from conservation wardens, wildlife and fisheries staff and property managers from around the state) Snow and trails in some of the best conditions that have been experienced in years More seasonable winter weather finally arrived this week, breaking the pattern of several weeks of frigid temperatures. On...
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2/14/2014 6:05:00 PMDear Winnebago System sturgeon spearing enthusiasts: Well it’s all over for the 2014 sturgeon spearing season, and I’m sure many spearers are already looking forward to 2015. A total of 89 spearers harvested fish on the final day of the season, bringing the season total on Lake Winnebago to 1,513 fish. 95 of t...
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2/14/2014 6:00:00 PMDear Winnebago Sturgeon spearing enthusiasts: Last week I sent out an email about a documentary entitled the “Frozen Chosen” which premiered in Fond du Lac on February 6, 2014. I stated that the documentary would air on Milwaukee Public Television a couple of days this week. However, due to increased interest in the v...
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2/12/2014 9:40:00 PMDear Winnebago System sturgeon spearing enthusiasts: The real Day 5 of the 2014 sturgeon spearing is now over and we have reached the 90% trigger for the system-wide adult female harvest cap. That means that tomorrow (Thursday) will be the last day of the 2014 sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago System and the s...
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2/12/2014 9:25:00 PMMILLADORE, Wis. - The Mead Wildlife Area will host a post waterfowl seasonmeeting to discuss the 2013 hunting season and special regulations that havebeen in effect for the past four years. The meeting will be held from 6 to8 p.m. Feb. 19.An alternative date of Feb. 26 will be used if limiting weather conditionsare forecasted. ...
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2/12/2014 9:20:00 PMFishing has continued to stay somewhat slow overall. Fish are being caught, but you're working for each and every one of them. Warmer temperatures are forecasted, and I'm hoping things will turn around and start a steady bite again. Things will only go up from here. When it comes to catching crappies and walleyes, one typically targets them ...
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2/12/2014 9:20:00 PMIf you're not in your shanty tomorrow, your season is over for 2014 OSHKOSH, February 12. Day five of the 2014 sturgeon spearing is now over and we have reached the 90% trigger for the system-wide adult female harvest cap. That means that tomorrow (Thursday) will be the last day of the 2014 sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago...
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2/12/2014 9:20:00 PMEditor's note: Landowners and others can learn more about entering a lottery to win a free endangered resources review of their property during a live online chat Feb. 25. The live chat begins at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. Chat topics will also cover the Endangered Resources (ER) Review Program, ER Certification program and incidental...
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2/12/2014 9:05:00 PMWater quality and habitat improvements lead to whitefish resurgence on Green Bay GREEN BAY – With the deep freeze thawing this weekend, ice fishing pressure for lake whitefish is expected to pick up again as anglers enjoy a resurgent fishery made possible in part by cleanups that have improved water quality and habitat. - &n...
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2/12/2014 9:05:00 PMWith most mornings starting off in the double digit/below zero mark (17-23 below the last four mornings) participation in the ice is down quite a lot. Fishing was understandably slow due to cold and high pressure system hanging over our area. Lack of wind made things bearable during the day as temps warmed up to 7-14 degrees above by mid aft...