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3/25/2013 10:20:00 AMMarch 24, 2013 By: Department of Natural Resources Frequently Asked Questions - March 24, 2013 Welcome to another special edition of a popular Warden Wire feature -- the Frequently Asked Questions. You may recall the recent installments of FAQs - the Special Edition during the recent sturgeon spearing and gun-deer seasons. Warden Wire again is p...
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3/25/2013 10:00:00 AMMarch 24, 2013 By: Joanne M. Haas/Bureau of Law Enforcement Marinette County snowmobile incident results in serious injury Possible operator inexperience may have been a contributing factor in the snowmobiler fatality from a single machine incident in Oneida County Saturday night, DNR Conservation Wardens say tonight. The Oneida crash brings to...
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3/25/2013 9:50:00 AMMarch 22, 2013 By: Bureau of Law Enforcement Frequently Asked Questions - March 22, 2013 The Frequently Asked Questions features questions taken by the DNR Call Center. The Call Center is staffed daily, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., and offers bilingual service in Spanish and Hmong. The number is 1-888-936-7463. Question 1: Can I purchase a leftover spring...
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3/25/2013 9:45:00 AMComplete DNR Outdoor Report Spring has arrived on the calendar, but while winter arrived late, it does not appear ready to leave. This stands in contrast to last year when the sun was shining and the snow and ice were melting in unseasonable hot temperatures. Much of the state has had more snow and blowing snow this week, along with cold. Snow de...
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3/21/2013 9:40:00 AMMarch 20, 2013 NEWTOWN, Conn. -- An online survey of federally licensed firearms retailers conducted this week by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, reveals that those who would be on the front line of implementing what is touted as "universal background checks" have serious concerns ...
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3/20/2013 3:00:00 PMIt may be the first day of spring, but you wouldn't know it by the thermometer. Unlike last year, it looks as though there will be plenty of opportunities for hunting in the days ahead. Just don't forget your waterproof boots. Due to the inclement weather, the Club is extending the deadline for birds under contract until Sunday, April 7th, and t...
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3/20/2013 11:30:00 AMIf you are looking to plan a last minute snowmobile trip, the trails are waiting for you in Washburn County! The Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are still in good condition and snow is in the forecast yet again tomorrow. Within the last week the area has received 6-9 inches of fresh snow. Trail access to lodging, dining, gas, and more...
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3/20/2013 10:50:00 AMFirst survey looks at 2013 season; second survey focuses on deer trustee report MADISON -- Providing valuable input and shaping decisions on the future of deer management in Wisconsin is not just reserved for deer hunters. State wildlife officials want to hear from anyone interested in deer, from farmers to landowners to wildlife watchers. The De...
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3/19/2013 3:55:00 PMOn Wisconsin Outdoors brings you weekly reports from the Department of Natural Resources.
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3/18/2013 11:10:00 AMPublished: March 15, 2013 Welcome to another special edition of a popular Warden Wire feature -- the Frequently Asked Questions. You may recall the recent installments of FAQs - the Special Edition during the recent sturgeon spearing and gun-deer seasons. Warden Wire again is publishing this special edition of Frequently Asked Questions -- this ti...
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3/18/2013 9:30:00 AMIf you are planning on being on the ice in Vilas County Saturday, you need to be aware of a Lac du Flambeau musky spearing tournament set for five county lakes. The DNR conservation wardens are working with the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission to make sure everyone stays safe enjoying their outdoor fun this weekend. And, wardens rem...
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3/15/2013 10:00:00 AMSnow cover, cold, and persistent northerly winds continue to stall early spring migration. Birders statewide are getting stir-crazy as they eagerly await their favored migrants, many of which are somewhat behind schedule in returning to the Badger State. Sandhill cranes, song sparrows, robins, killdeer, and red-winged blackbirds have arrived in sma...
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3/15/2013 9:50:00 AMMore snow – and rain -- has fallen in the last week, and, overall state temperatures are below seasonal averages. Winter is lingering a bit longer and so are many birds, who are biding their time waiting for warmed, sunnier days before heading here. Conditions are mixed for skiing and snowmobile enthusiasts, but the rain that fell recently c...
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3/14/2013 11:20:00 AMThe Lake Michigan Fisheries Forum, a citizen-based group charged to review and provide input into the fishery goals, objectives and management plans for Lake Michigan, will be having a meeting on April 6, 2013 in Cleveland, Wisconsin at Lakeshore Technical College (1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015). Several important topics will be di...
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3/13/2013 12:50:00 PMExplore Wisconsin’s hidden secrets on a Natural Resources Foundation field trip MADISON – People who want to learn more about or just explore a wide variety of Wisconsin natural resources can begin signing up March 20 for any of the more than 120 field trips being offered this summer and fall by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisc...
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3/13/2013 9:50:00 AMPublished: March 13, 2013 Fishing without license and litter cases also on the recent case list Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties Warden Randy Dunkel of Racine County responded to a report of a spill in North Cape. Dunkel found a semitrailer truck was attempting to back a trailer into a loading dock that had a very steep grade. The fuel tank...
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3/12/2013 3:30:00 PMPublished: March 12, 2013 in Wardens in Action By: Joanne M. Haas/Bureau of Law Enforcement Make your goal to stay safe: avoid all ice and trails crossing water Warden Tyler Strelow of La Crosse calls weekends like the one Wisconsin just experienced airboat season. This is one season to avoid. “This is the time of year when we get the cal...
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3/12/2013 2:00:00 PMThere are four easy ways to buy a hunting or trapping license: Online Licensing Center From authorized license agents near you DNR Service Centers or Call toll-free 1-877-LICENSE (1-877-945-4236). Annual licenses are valid from April 1, 2013, through March 31, 2014. Planning to hunt, fish and visit Wisconsin State Parks this year? A...
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3/11/2013 9:30:00 AMWhen: Saturday, March 23, 2013 Where:American Serb Hall5101 W. Oklahoma Ave. - Milwaukee, WI Click Here for 2013 Spring Banquet Registration Form
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3/8/2013 5:15:00 PMMarch 7, 2013 Cathy Stepp, Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Today we will be releasing the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the MacKenzie Center. The volumes of comments in support of MacKenzie have helped us to realize what we already knew. MacKenzie is valued and that our decision to enhance the programming there, including e...
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3/8/2013 5:00:00 PMWinter continued to hang on this week, with a mid-week storm dropping from 2 to six to 8 inches across a swath from northwestern to south eastern Wisconsin. Snow depths range from a low of 6 to 8 inches in the south to nearly 2 feet in some areas the north. That could change rapidly, though with warmer temperatures and rain in the forecast for this...
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3/8/2013 1:50:00 PMSnow, snow and more snow has grounded the early March migration. Despite the weather, birders are reporting some adventurous sandhill cranes, song sparrows, robins and a few other early migrants. Warmer temperatures predicted for this weekend should bring significant thaw to open fields and will likely bring another large push of migrants. Expect t...
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3/8/2013 1:10:00 PMAre you interested in implementation of the Deer Trustee Report but can't make it to this Saturday's public meeting? You can now view the meeting live on the Web. Though Department of Natural Resources officials encourage in-person participation at the Saturday, March 9, public meeting kicking off implementation of the Deer Trustee Report, the gen...
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3/7/2013 9:15:00 AMDear Winnebago Sturgeon Enthusiasts, Our Oshkosh Fisheries Management crew has been busy since we wrapped up our sturgeon harvest assessment and we have completed our initial post season reports from the 2013 Winnebago System lake sturgeon spearing season held February 9-24. Attached are: my post-season synopsis; the successful spearer l...
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3/7/2013 9:10:00 AMPosted on 3-6-2013: Wisconsin Natural Resources Board January minutes.