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2008
- Letter from DNR Secretary Matt Frank to hunters
- October gun deer hunt set to run October 16-19
- October antlerless deer hunt good time to “earn-a-buck”
- Hunters in northern Wisconsin being asked to help check deer herd health
- Hunters reminded of coyote season closures during gun deer hunts
- New law: Blaze orange required on some ground blinds
- Ring-necked pheasant season opens October 18 at noon
- Hunters urged to help eliminate feral pigs
- Furbearer trapping seasons set to open
- Wisconsin Updates Wetlands Strategy
- Tracking system shows activities affecting wetlands for good or bad
- Study offers picture of next generation of woodland owners
- Proposal would remove trumpeter swans, ospreys from state endangered and threatened species list
- Wisconsin a top-ranked bicycling state
- Fishing tournament permits now available online
- Keep the air clean while helping lawns and garden by composting this fall
- Updated flood maps aim to better protect people, property
- Citizen environmental monitoring conference set for Oct. 24-25
- 2010 Wisconsin State Park and Forest sticker design contest begins
- Trout and salmon staging for their fall finale
- First fish stocked from newly renovated hatchery
- Strategic plan will guide management of Wisconsin State Parks over next five years
- Practice should be on bowhunters to-do list
- Life jacket, boat safety key survival skills for successful waterfowl hunt
- New initiative aimed at helping health care facilities manage hazardous materials
- Few hunter education courses remain in 2008
- Topics sought for 2008 Wisconsin Deer Show
- Adaptive paddling experience offered for people with disabilities
- October Wisconsin Natural Resources available
- Duck hunting season opens September 27 in Wisconsin
- Waterfowl, pheasant stamp design contest winners announced
- Youth gun deer hunt Oct. 11-12
- Waukesha County subdivision development may result in incidental take of rare snake
- Wisconsin “colorama” 2008 expected to arrive around the official start of fall
- Youth waterfowl and regular season Canada goose hunts to begin
- Waterfowl hunters cautioned to watch for swans, whooping cranes
- Open water rule clarified for Mississippi duck hunt
- Woodcock season opens Sept. 20
- Preliminary results of upland game bird brood production present mixed picture
- Governor Doyle declares Sept. 7-13 Wisconsin Brownfields Initiative Week
- Three separate projects may result in incidental take of rare snake
- Federal grant to help Wisconsin test for deadly fish disease
- Archery deer season opens Sept. 13
- 2008 fall wild turkey and ruffed grouse seasons open Sept. 13
- Now is time to look for gypsy moth egg masses and request aerial spraying for next spring
- Ontario joins Wisconsin in wildfire readiness
- Horicon Marsh fall naturalist programs begin Sept. 13
- New visitor services add public and employee
information and safety at Natural Resources State Office Building
- Prospects good for Wisconsin’s bear hunting season that opens Sept. 3
- Labor Day holiday boaters, anglers reminded of steps to avoid spreading invasive species
- Poorer year predicted for wild rice harvest
- Mourning dove season opens on Sept. 1
- Cleanup finished on popular Blatz Pavilion lagoon in Milwaukee
- Traveling Labor Day weekend? Avoid trouble and expense, leave the firewood at home
- New Initiative aims to apply “sustainable” technologies to environmental cleanups
- Open house meeting to discuss Cross Plains Ice Age Trail complex
- Online video shows $15.9 million renovation to Wild Rose Fish Hatchery
- Federal Duck Stamps now available from ALIS license vendors
- New DNR customer number system means convenience
- Groups awarded environmental education grants
- Grants available to investigate contaminated properties
- Transmission line project may result in incidental take of rare turtle
- Beginner waterfowl hunting class offered
- Buy firewood locally: New firewood restrictions for Wisconsin state properties
- Green Bay museum hosts conservation stamp design contest
- Register now for fall hunter education course
- Oshkosh family headed for National Tree Farm competition
- Marathon County couple named 2008 Tree Farmers of the Year
- Trapper education workshop offered at Sandhill
- High school stormwater project may result in incidental take of rare snake
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY: VIDEO OF EMERALD ASH BORER NEWS CONFERENCE AVAILABLE
- Great Lakes shoreline owners gain easier way to manage invasive plants on lake beds
- Sturgeon hook and line season to open Sept. 6 with new regulations
- Public forum set on plan to restore Lake Michigan lake trout
- Listening sessions set on practices for dealing with invasive forest pests
- White pine tree seed needed for state forest nursery
- Wild plants for food and medicine workshop offered
- Test results show VHS fish disease hasn’t spread in Wisconsin
- Engineers working with dam owners to assess flood damage, make repairs
- Waterfowl hunters reminded of upcoming season proposal hearings and meetings
- Handicapped hunters are key players in Goose Island conservation plan
- Clean it up with target practice this summer
- Hook into a good time with August issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources
- Transmission line construction may result in incidental take of rare turtle
- Construction of trail in Mequon may result in incidental take of rare snake
- DNR Park offers State Fair visitors a “Passport to Fun”
- Proposed rule would classify prohibited and restricted invasive species
- Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area closed due to heavy flood damage
- Bonus antlerless deer tags, state park permits on sale beginning noon August 23
- 2008 Wisconsin Deer Hunting Regulations Available
- Lost buck harvest authorization stickers may now be replaced
- Oak wilt disease starting to show up in southern Wisconsin
- Six State Park friends groups receive grants for summer naturalist programs
- Report: Safe drinking water provided at a bargain price
- Eight deer management units added to Earn-a-Buck list for 2008
- Hunters, trappers, spearers reminded of Aug. 1 permit application deadlines
- Wisconsin unveils draft water use efficiency and water conservation objectives
- Hearings set for aquatic invasive species grant program
- To shoot like an Olympian – think BRASS
- 2008 fall turkey application deadline approaches
- August 1 deadline to apply for sharp-tailed grouse harvest permits
- Public invited to share priorities for water quality standards
- Chippewa Falls receives grant to turn brownfield into green space
- Education, enforcement of invasive species laws to ramp up
- Early spring waterfowl surveys present mixed picture
- Waterfowl information meetings and rule hearings set
- Turtle harvest regulations aim to minimize the decline of turtle populations
- Stay safe while enjoying Wisconsin waterways over July 4th holiday
- Most fireworks illegal in state forests and parks
- Members named to the citizen advisory committee on Stewardship access
- ‘Universe in the Park’ brings the celestial night sky to state park visitors
- Information about water quality issues and recreation in the wake of flooding
- State grants help communities make headway against aquatic invasive species
- Wisconsin’s fish consumption advice booklets now available
- Proper timing of mowing critical to minimize the spread of invasive plants
- DNR announces Air and Waste Program management appointments
- Still space in Buckhorn youth learn to hunt workshop and youth hunt
- Spring turkey hunters register another record turkey harvest
- Northern zone bass season opens June 21
- Eagle found dead near Sayner banded as eaglet in 1977
- Online tool available to help determine if piers need permits
- Ash tree dropping leaves this spring, but no need to be alarmed
- Information, resources and advice on flooding, debris cleanup now available
- Devil’s Lake State Park closure extended to at least June 25
- Editor's Advisory: A flooding alert posted on the DNR Web site
- Cooperative study suggests Wisconsin’s black bear population is larger than thought
- June proclaimed ‘Great Outdoors Month’ in Wisconsin
- Walleye bag limits will increase on some northern lakes
- Ruffed Grouse populations continue slow rise
- Wisconsin lake sturgeon star in IMAX film opening in Milwaukee
- June is Invasive Species Awareness Month in Wisconsin
- Using several methods provides best control of gypsy moths
- Workshops offered on permits needed for increasing livestock operations
- 2007 Wisconsin Big Game Hunting Summary available
- Free Fishing Weekend great time to take a kid fishing
- ‘Giggle fishing’ a great way to get youngster hooked on fishing
- Fish stocking permits now available online
- Permits needed before using chemicals or herbicides on aquatic vegetation
- New laws take effect regarding private well abandonment
- June magazine issue takes readers to dog field trials, and mountain biking and canoeing
- It’s turtle nesting time again!
- Eastern tent caterpillars are highly visible in Wisconsin this spring
- Beach conditions a mouse click away
- Lake Wissota State Park to host Lake Fair June 8
- Boating season is here: Survive the fun – wear a jacket
- ‘Invader Crusaders’ to receive awards for controlling invasive species
- Free Fishing Weekend June 7-8
- Aldo Leopold Legacy Trail System dedication
- ‘Mammoth Walk’ a highlight National Trails Day
- Wisconsin State Parks Open House June 8
- Musky waters teeming with trophy and action potential for May 24 northern opener
- Wisconsin wolf population remains similar to last year
- Packing for your camping trip? Leave the firewood at home.
- Fieldtrips scheduled to highlight progress in biological control of purple loosestrife
- Meeting set to discuss northern pike management on Lake Superior
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY: DNR NEWS LINKS TO CHANGE
- Now’s the time to test private well water
- Buying a state trail pass supports great trails in Wisconsin
- New Wisconsin State Parks director announced
- Plover and Whiting facilities name 2008 “Registered Laboratories of the Year”
- Natural gas pipeline project may result in incidental take of rare birds
- Grants available for forest and wildland fire suppression
- Turtle tagging clinic offered
- International Migratory Bird Day May 10
- Gypsy moth aerial spraying to start the week of May 12 or 19
- American Lung Association’s ‘State of the Air: 2008’
- Demolition of buildings by burning can release asbestos and other hazardous materials
- Potential health impacts of asbestos
- Celebration of a conservation hero May 20 at Wyalusing State Park
- ‘Learn to hunt’ workshops and hunts offered at Buckhorn State Park and Sandhill Wildlife Area
- 2008 “best of the best” state park features and calendar photo contest
- Entries sought for 2009 waterfowl and pheasant stamp deign contests
- ATV and snowmobile registration renewals in the mail
- Internet ATV safety course now available
- Lightweight Utility Vehicles temporary allowed on ATV trails
- 2008 Wisconsin deer hunting season framework set
- 2008 hunting season set in CWD management zone
- Boaters urged to take steps to prevent spread of disease and aquatic invasive species
- Shooting two turkeys could mean double trouble
- Spraying will begin soon to combat gypsy moth
- Horicon Marsh again site of annual bird festival, May 9-12
- Construction industry reminded of need for effective erosion controls
- PCB clean-up may result in incidental taking of fish from Calumet County creek
- Record breaking harvest of Lake Michigan chinook salmon
- Record sauger caught
- Walleye bag limits adjusted for Ceded Territory lakes
- Barbless rules in effect for catch-and-release bass seasons
- Sponsors sought for disabled hunter deer hunts this fall
- Wisconsin inland fishing season opens May 3
- Governor’s Fishing Opener at Lake Wapogasset, Polk County
- Arbor Day - from small seeds grow big dreams
- April 20-26 proclaimed Forest Appreciation Week in Wisconsin
- April 20-26 is Wildfire Prevention Week in Wisconsin
- Early spring is garlic mustard control season
- Federal dollars will help collect unused drugs, electronics
- Comments accepted through Friday on proposed Stewardship access rule
- ‘Calling All Frogs!’ workshop offered at Sandhill
- Wisconsin and the world celebrate Earth Day
- American marten research shows rare mammal benefits from heavy snowfall
- Wisconsin leads nation in fledging of bluebird chicks
- Rural homeowners need to be aware of bears, other animals in spring
- Six win awards for stream monitoring efforts
- Reel in the 2008 Wisconsin Fishing Report
- Wisconsin Lakes Convention set for Green Bay April 17-19
- Prepare now – gypsy moths will return soon
- Don’t prune oaks April through July to avoid oak wilt
- Go online to prepare for potential spring floods
- Madison, La Crosse groups awarded environmental education grants
- Make outdoor plans with the April issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine
- Friends of Sandhill Open House April 26
- Orienteering workshop offered at Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center
- Late season snows unlikely to dampen spring turkey hunt
- Remaining permits for spring season go on sale March 28
- Wardens: Don’t let your mind trick you into shooting another hunter
- Spring fish and wildlife rules hearings April 14
- Severe winter may lead to natural die-offs of fish
- Spring good time to properly clean firearms
- Maple Syrup Festival April 5 at MacKenzie Environmental Education Center
- DNR urges caution on late season ice - Ice fishing shelters must now be removed
- Comment period for Impaired Waters List extended
- Endangered Resources Tax Checkoff celebrates 25 years of conservation successes
- New information available on TV, plastic bag recycling
- Tree seedlings still available from state nurseries for planting this spring
- Outdoor cooking workshop to feature Dutch oven cooking
- State deer hunters post second best season ever
- ‘Missing’ elk turns up after 10 years
- Youth turkey hunt to take place April 12-13
- Sandhill learn to deer hunt applications available
- A primer on steelhead fishing for the novice angler
- Wisconsin wildlife adapted to surviving cold, snowy winters
- Chippewa County warden receives 2007 Haskell Noyes Award
- Volunteers Needed for Sturgeon Guard
- Ladysmith artist wins 2009 turkey stamp design contest
- Survey seeks to find out more information on use of Wisconsin State Trails
- Inland game fish season closes March 2
- Deadlines approach for ice fishing shelter removal
- Annual hunting and fishing licenses go on sale March 10
- Anglers mail survey: 88 million fish caught, 33 million kept in 2006-07
- Deer management unit information meetings set
- Increased number of black bear hunting permits available for 2008
- Spring wildlife and fish rules hearings April 14
- Wisconsin presents its draft impaired waters list for 2008 to the public for comment
- Early trout season opens March 1
- Despite drought then deluge, trout populations thrive
- 56,000 remaining spring turkey permits on sale March 28
- Successful sturgeon spearing shortens 2008 season
- First fish move into newly renovated hatchery
- Wisconsin communities receive grants for urban wildlife damage abatement
- Students to compete in State Archery Tournament in Wisconsin Rapids
- Last opportunities approach to participate in candlelight skis or hikes this winter
- Aeration systems preventing fish kills on dozens of lakes
- February Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available
- Wilderness First Aid Basics clinic offered
- 156,200 permits issued for spring turkey hunt
- Free turkey hunter education clinics offered statewide
- $600,000 legacy will support conservation of Lower Wisconsin State Riverway
- Wisconsin to now offer single, season long burning permits
- DNR seeking expansion of private woodland certification
- Council on Forestry offers sustainability criteria
- Camping fees set for state parks and forests in 2008
- Winnebago sturgeon spearers look forward to a good season
- State parks, forests offer variety of winter camping options
- Proper preparation is key for comfort camping in the cold
- Monitoring finds area covered by endangered butterfly conservation plan can be reduced
- Winter a good time to prune trees
- Survey finds 282 eagles wintering along the Lower Wisconsin River
- Hunters donate 400,000 pounds of venison to food pantries
- Preservation methods to prevent spread of VHS fish disease
- January is a great time to take kids fishing
- Angler education workshops set for Jan. 30 and Feb. 2
- Grants available for urban land, water and forest conservation and recreation
- Snowshoe weaving, timber wolf tracking workshops offered
- Wisconsin wintering bald eagles offer some of the best viewing in the nation
- Advisory group finishes its review of groundwater quantity law
- Hunters register 11,925 birds in fall wild turkey hunt
- Hearings set on proposed temperature standards for wastewater dischargers
- Keep bird feeders clean to prevent disease
- Porcupine ecology by snowshoe clinic offered
2007
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY -- NO DNR NEWS DEC. 31 OR JAN. 1
- Wisconsin DNR turns 40 in 2008; first integrated resource management agency in Nation
- Snowmobile season begins as many counties open trails
- Candlelight skis and hikes start Jan. 5 at Wisconsin State Parks
- Invasive species classification proposed to help prevent spread of troublesome invaders
- Timber wolf tracking & ecology and winter mammal tracking clinics offered
- Natural Resources Board approves state waterfowl management plan
- Northern pike fishing heats up
- Ice anglers adjusting to VHS rules
- State seek to hire new foresters
- Awards to recognize shoreland stewardship
- Transmission line reconstruction may result in incidental taking of rare snake
- Ice fishing season begins as northern lakes start to freeze up
- Make sure ice is safe before venturing out fishing
- Tips to help turn your white Christmas green
- 2008 state park admission stickers on sale
- December Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine features bald eagle recovery
- Onshore treatment of ship ballast water feasible, study concludes
- Waste Reduction and Demonstration Grants awarded
- Hunters register 343,644 deer over nine-day season
- Dec. 6-9 statewide antlerless hunt set to open
- Spring turkey, bear hunting application deadlines Dec. 10
- Hunters register more than 171,000 deer over opening weekend
- Muzzleloader deer hunting continues statewide Nov. 26 to Dec. 5
- “Deer Hunt 2007” TV show available for viewing on DNR web-site
- 2007 black bear season harvest
- Top 10 most asked gun-deer season questions
- A chronology of Wisconsin deer hunting from closed seasons to antlerless permits
- 2007 Report on groundwater conditions and protection activities now available
- Map of contaminated and cleaned up properties available on DNR Web site
- DNR increases outreach efforts to Hmong community
- 2007 gun deer hunt runs Nov. 17-25
- Fall musky anglers reminded of bait restrictions when fishing with suckers
- 2008 waterfowl and pheasant stamp design contest winners announced
- 2008 hunting and trapping season dates set & available online
- Grants available to properly abandon old, unused wells
- DNR unveils Web site for successful brownfield redevelopment projects
- Statewide rules to prevent spread of fish disease effective Nov. 2
- 19 State Natural Areas proposed for 11 state properties
- Hunters urged to target wild pigs
- Grants assist seven Wisconsin communities with electronics recycling
- Deer-vehicle collisions highest in October and November
- Wisconsinites share their shoreline memories in a new book
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY: Deer Hunt 2007 television show times
- Deadline to purchase a 2008 Winnebago sturgeon spearing license Oct. 31
- Ginseng harvest illegal on state or federal lands
- Early waterfowl results a mixed bag
- Black bear hunting zone designations to change for 2008 season
- Simple steps can help hunters avoid falls from tree stands
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY CORRECTION: Deer Hunt 2007 airs at 8 p.m. Nov 8
- Plan proposed to reduce cormorant population along Lake Michigan and Green Bay
- Counties gearing up for next spring’s gypsy moth suppression sprays
- Deer Hunt 2007 set to air on statewide public television Nov 8
- Deer feeding must be stopped for 30 days if site is visited by bear or elk
- Volunteers needed to help monitor wolf population in the state
- Waukesha student wins 2008 state park sticker design contest
- Nominations sought for statewide Ethical Hunting Award
- Fall brings composting opportunities
- Proposed Mitchell Park trail project will result in incidental take of rare snake
- Archery deer hunting season underway
- Spotted muskies to be stocked in Green Bay, Winnebago system
- “Best of Wisconsin State Parks – Gold Seal Awards 2007” winners announced
- Applicants for federal disaster help encouraged to see if permits needed for repairs
- Highway bypass may result in incidental take of rare turtle
- Urban wildlife damage abatement and control grants available
- Public comment sought on proposed indicators of sustainable forestry
- Mystery of catching more trophy muskies in the fall remains unsolved
- Crews collecting fish eggs take steps to prevent spread of deadly fish virus
- Open house Oct. 6 allows chance to see “king” salmon, egg collection up close
- State’s largest wildlife area hosts wildlife festival Oct. 7
- Waterfowl hunters cautioned to watch for swans, whooping cranes
- Wisconsin residents tap some of the world’s cleanest water
- Early Canada goose season harvest estimates up
- Pheasant stamp required of all hunters this year
- Youth deer hunt set for October 6-7
- Safety is the most important part of any hunt
- Hunters reminded that wolves are a protected animal in Wisconsin
- Crane-watch clinic offers opportunity to view thousands of cranes
- Gypsy moth populations on the increase
- Duck season opens Sept. 22 in northern zone
- Woodcock season opens Sept 22
- Hunters should review baiting regulations prior to hunting seasons
- Great Lakes salmon and trout stamp revenue expenditures report available
- Citizen Environmental Monitoring Conference set for Oct 5-6
- Fall naturalist programs offered at Horicon Marsh
- Advanced outdoor photography
- Wild August weather shouldn’t hurt last weeks of inland trout season
- Public comment sought on stakeholder alternatives for ATV trail in state’s largest forest
- Youth waterfowl hunt set for Sept. 15-16
- Seedling and shrub applications available Sept. 26
- Stay safe and legal while bow hunting on public property
- Videos of CWD research presentations available on DNR Web site
- Wisconsin on the cusp of autumn colors
- Wild rice harvest underway in Wisconsin
- Black bear hunting season opens Sept. 5
- Easy to use tip sheet for tagging deer available
- Peshtigo River State Forest draft Master Plan available
- People reminded to properly dispose of hazardous debris from flood damage
- Important bird areas of Wisconsin book available
- New Web page lists hunting opportunities in Wisconsin State Parks
- Morning on the Marsh campout provides opportunity to view thousands of waterfowl
- 2007 archery deer season opens Sept. 15
- 2007 venison donation program up and running in participating counties
- 2007 fall wild turkey and ruffed grouse seasons open Sept. 15
- Groundwater rules kick in Sept. 1
- Flood safety is more than just high water
- Survey shows need for all boaters to take steps to prevent spread of invasive species
- The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of Lake Michigan chinook fishing
- Early Canada goose, dove seasons open Sept. 1
- Natural Resources Board sets 2007 waterfowl seasons
- Lake Laura Hardwoods designated as 500th State Natural Area in Wisconsin
- Online purchase of federal duck stamp to be piloted in Wisconsin
- Prequalified hunters will receive buck stickers in mail
- Survey designed to improve DNR’s CWD in Wisconsin Web pages
- Over-the-counter sales of regular unit antlerless deer tags to begin Aug 25 at noon
- New online resources available to help manage ‘e-waste’
- Brownfield Site Assessment Grants available to investigate contaminated properties
- Some oak trees showing signs of deadly fungal disease
- Forestry officials urge landowners to get help with timber sales
- Meeting will present latest findings in CWD research
- Blue green algae becoming a concern on some lakes
- New video focuses on archeology of Aztalan State Park
- Sturgeon hook and line season to open Sept. 1 with new regulations
- 2006 Big Game Hunting Summary available
- Kids, there’s still time for summer fun
- Beginner waterfowl hunting class offered
- August issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available
- DNR park offers a natural oasis for respite at lively Wisconsin State Fair
- Build it and they will come: Trout populations growing thanks to stream habitat work
- Public hearing set on yellow perch harvest in Green Bay
- Mild winter expected to result in above average deer population growth
- Public hearings set on 2007 Wisconsin waterfowl hunting seasons
- Forestry operations improve protection of water quality
- Great Lakes beaches water quality information available online
- Plan ahead for hunter education courses
- Hunting knife sharpening made easy
- Sept. 1 is deadline for disabled gun deer hunt applications
- Plans proposed to clean up four streams in Wisconsin
- Bike trail relocation may result in incidental take of rare snake
- Football star joins Wisconsin in tackling VHS
- 2007 deer hunting regulations now available online
- Research to probe groundwater, lake level connections
- Tips for doing your part to conserve water
- White Pine tree seed needed at the Hayward State Forest Nursery
- Berlin woman named Outstanding Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
- New publication describes options for communities with too many geese
- Aug 1. deadline to apply for sharp-tailed grouse harvest permits
- Hunters, trappers reminded of Aug. 1 permit application deadline
- New guide offers information on managing unused pharmaceuticals
- Condominium development may result in incidental take of rare snake
- Public hearing set on updated shoreland development rules
- Some stocking of hatchery raised fish to begin - Testing found no signs of deadly fish virus
- Internet offers wealth of information for enjoying Wisconsin's 15,000 lakes
- Ten things that could get you into trouble on the water during a busy boating holiday
- Following up on fundamentals can improve marksmanship
- Early spring waterfowl surveys present mixed picture
- Hunters should check Earn-a-Buck authorization online
- Bear Dog Training opens July 1
- Updated fish consumption advice now available
- New studies find changing levels of mercury in fish and PCBs in people
- Most fireworks illegal in state forests and parks
- Leave young wildlife in the wild
- Deadline nears to apply for youth deer hunt at Buckhorn State Park
- Panfish spawning season can be a rewarding fishing experience for young anglers
- Boating safety programs aimed at keeping people safe on lakes and rivers
- Draft Waterfowl Strategic Plan available for public comment
- Major anniversaries for Brule River and Black River State Forests in 2007
- Help protect wildlife health by reporting dead birds and other animals
- State firewood restriction relaxed for dimensional lumber scraps
- Spring turkey hunters register record turkey harvest
- Grouse population estimates improve for second year running
- State forest hosts art exhibit ‘with a different point of view’
- Beach monitoring season begins at Great Lakes beaches
- Wisconsin communities prepare for emerald ash borer
- Canada thistle, wild parsnip starting to flower
- DNR seeks to fill park manager and ranger vacancies
- Draft Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan available for review
- Road expansion may result in incidental take of rare plant
- June is Invasive Species Awareness Month
- Wisconsin Council on Invasive Species to honor ‘Invader Crusaders’
- Gypsy moth caterpillar numbers on increase
- Northern zone bass season opens June 16
- Boat launches and fishing spots just a mouse-click away
- Final 2007 Wisconsin wolf population numbers slightly below preliminary estimate
- Additional funding proposed to help prevent wildlife from becoming endangered
- Hunters with disabilities may apply for Goose Island deer hunt
- June issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available
- Motorists urged to slow down for turtles and other wildlife
- Remember state trail pass before biking, rollerblading or horseback riding on state trails
- Great Lakes beaches may be mechanically cleaned to remove invasive and nuisance plants and animals
- Vote for your favorite state park features
- New Web page for online donations to Endangered Resources Fund
- State hunter education administrator receives international recognition
- Teacher workshop focuses on natural wonders of Mississippi River
- Free Fishing Weekend June 2-3
- National Trails Day Saturday June 2
- State Park Open House Sunday, June 3
- Walleye bag limits will increase on some northern lakes
- Leave the firewood at home when packing for camping
- Permits, keeping records to be required for people who harvest bait from the wild
- Start planning now to take Hunter Education Classes
- Advanced rifle marksmanship course offered
- Deadly fish disease reported in Lake Winnebago system
- National Safe Boating Week launches May 19
- Northern zone musky season opens May 26
- Musky fishing continues to grow in popularity
- DNR warden receives 2007 national wildlife officer award
- Adopt-A-Trail program seeks volunteers
- Youth deer hunt scheduled at Buckhorn State Park
- Power transmission line project may result in incidental take of rare turtle
- DNR launches chronic wasting disease management public dialogue
- May is Clean Air Month
- Gypsy moth spraying to begin soon
- New rules restrict movement of firewood to state campgrounds
- International Migratory Bird Day May 12
- Hearings set on rules to prevent spread of deadly fish virus
- Wisconsin sturgeon spawning to be featured in IMAX movie
- Invasive plants should go to the landfill
- ‘Learn to deer hunt’ course applications available
- Few days left to fill out survey on fish and wildlife priorities
- Anglers reminded to avoid spreading viral fish disease and other invasive species
- Inland trout stocking returns to normal levels
- Three convenient ways to purchase fishing licenses before May 5 opener
- Numerous forest fires blacken 2,000 acres across north
- Horicon Marsh Bird Festival May 11-14
- Restore wetlands by raising special beetles to eat an invasive plant
- Fieldtrips highlight success of biological control of purple loosestrife
- Arbor Day – kids making a difference
- Fire departments are spring fire season partners
- Gypsy moths to return soon: Prepare now
- Spring is the time to get out and destroy garlic mustard
- Protecting spawning habitat critical to Wisconsin’s state fish
- Online resources help anglers find place to wet a line
- Walleye bag limits revised for Ceded Territory lakes
- Agreement to continue shared, successful management of Lake Superior fishery
- Private burning of old buildings prohibited in Wisconsin
- Potential health impacts of asbestos
- Horicon Marsh International Education Center to be built
- Public has opportunity to give input on fish and wildlife priorities
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY – Spring rules hearing results
- Wisconsin inland fishing season opens May 5
- Hearings set on proposal to control mercury emissions
- Switching to compact fluorescent lights can reduce greenhouse gases
- Wisconsin wolf population continues to increase
- Wolves kill bird dog in Lincoln County
- Stevens Point, Fremont wastewater facility laboratories receive awards
- More than 6,000 spring turkey hunting permits still available
- New rules aimed at containing deadly fish virus
- Fish surveys basis for quality fisheries, ice-out starts process
- With turkey hunter numbers increasing, safety concerns also increase
- Earth Day: One day isn’t enough in Wisconsin
- Oconto Warden named Wisconsin’s outstanding conservation warden of the year
- April 24 ceremony to honor state firefighter who died 25 years ago
- Frog ecology workshop May 12 at Sandhill
- Cooperative efforts to restore trumpeter swans recognized
- Spring wildlife and fish rules hearings April 16
- Great Lakes Water Wars, Climate Change talks highlight lakes convention
- Orienteering workshop offered at Sandhill
- No chronic wasting disease found in west central Wisconsin
- Hypothermia is a serious concern during spring boating
- Yellow perch recovery continuing on Lake Michigan and Green Bay
- University geneticist assists state’s musky stocking program
- Don’t prune oaks April through July to avoid oak wilt
- Improper trash burning is hazardous, alternatives offered
- MacKenzie center to hold Maple Syrup Festival April 7
- Grants available to help landowners manage, restore habitat for ‘at-risk’ species
- Survey seeks public input on fish and wildlife management priorities
- Runner to take on thousand mile Ice Age Trail challenge
- Risk of flooding high; dam owners urged to check control structures
- New effort to paint complete portrait of state forests
- Remaining spring turkey permits on sale March 23
- Dutch oven cooking class offered
- Special Lake Superior tributary stream sections open March 31 for trout fishing
- Federal delisting of wolf transfers management to state
- Draft plan proposed for managing new Peshtigo River State Forest
- Studies examine impact of ‘culling’ on fishing tournaments in Wisconsin
- Manure management rules adopted
- Counties starting to offer Clean Boats, Clean Waters workshops
- Burn leftover firewood to help avoid spreading tree pests and diseases
- Meeting set on how to measure sustainable management of state forests
- Lake Michigan chinook fishing continues to be excellent
- New Web site helps the public track bird sighting, activities in Wisconsin
- Mining company seeks certification for reclamation of Flambeau mine
- Practice, equipment inspection, and course recommended for bow hunters
- Boat registration renewals in the mail
- Learn to deer hunt applications available in April
- Updated flood maps aim to better protect people, property
- Sturgeon spearing lasts entire 16-day season
- Forest certification efforts ramping up in Wisconsin
- Inland game fish season closes March 4
- Highway expansion, gas line relocation may result in incidental take of snake
- Big trout and lots of them on tap for early trout season
- Lack of snow and continued drought has state forest fire fighters concerned
- Remaining spring turkey permits on sale March 23
- Hunting and fishing licenses on sale March 9
- Late season snowmobile safety reminder
- Winter a good time to prune trees
- Badger State Sportsman Club receives hunter ethics award
- Grants available to help fund projects for nongame wildlife
- Deadlines approach for ice fishing shelter removal
- Time to think spring; boating safety courses available
- Kessler named director of state Air Management Program
- 2006 third highest deer harvest on record; no statewide October antlerless hunt in 2007
- First youth spring turkey hunt to be held in Wisconsin
- Arbor Day student essay contest deadline March 9
- Tree, shrub seedlings still available from state nurseries for spring planting
- Street expansion project may result in incidental taking of rare plant
- Deer Management Unit population and status meetings to be held statewide
- Ice on Winnebago and upriver lakes firms for 2007 sturgeon season
- Spring wildlife and fish rules hearings April 16
- Conservation Congress annual county meetings April 16
- Ice Age Trail corridor proposed for Waushara County
- Federal brownfields tax deduction extended two years
- Governor’s Task Force on Waste Materials Recovery and Disposal provides recommendations
- Wild Rose hatchery renovation plans and progress available online
- Wilderness medicine clinic offered
- Lower Wisconsin River bald eagle numbers up from last year
- 162,500 permits issued for 2007 spring turkey hunt
- Free turkey hunter education clinics offered statewide
- Winter sports safety reminders
- State Natural Resources Board elects officers
- Many candlelight events upcoming at state parks and forests
- $1 million federal grant to help states monitor Mississippi River water quality
- New resources will help volunteers track Wisconsin frogs and toads
- 29 Wisconsin lakes to be part of national water quality survey
- Wild turkey & pheasant stamp design contest winners announced
- Feb. 20 deadline for 2007 Arbor Day poster contest
- Winnebago sturgeon spearers hope for ice
- ATV trail advisory group recommends two forest corridors for further study
- Hunters register 19,000 deer during December antlerless deer hunt
- Wisconsin State Parks, Trails and Forests seek to fill ranger vacancies
- EPA, DNR sign agreement streamlining cleanup efforts in Wisconsin
- Forest Stewardship Grants available
- Eight communities receive grants to deal with urban wildlife damage
- Participation in winter sports increasing in Wisconsin
- Brown trout fishing good on Lake Michigan tributaries and harbors
- State to test seasonal burning permits in some northern counties
- American marten featured on Endangered Resources poster
- Urban Forestry Grants awarded to 59 communities throughout Wisconsin
- Runoff management grant applications available
- Guide to Lake Michigan Birding and Nature Trail now available
- Hearings set on December antlerless hunt in the north
- Landmark study to help determine future of Wisconsin’s forests
- Aging sewer removed to help restore trout stream
- Committtee recommends local solutions to groundwater problems
- Hearings set on setting recreational safety course fees
- Wisconsin develops new insurance program for brownfields cleanup
- Recruitment under way for DNR foresters
- Snowshoe weaving workshop offered
- Wisconsin wintering bald eagles offer some of the best viewing in the nation
- Candlelight skis and hikes start Jan. 6 at Wisconsin State Parks
- Know ice conditions before venturing out
- Post-holiday recycling helps usher in a happy New Year
- ‘Porcupine Ecology on Snowshoes’ clinic offered
2006
- DNR highlights of 2006
- Communities trained to protect water supplies from terrorist attacks, other disasters
- Awards recognize outstanding efforts to improve Wisconsin fishing
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY: No DNR News Dec. 26.
- DNR releases air permitting report
- Nighttime snowmobile speed limit and decibel limit in effect
- Hunters take more than 11,900 turkeys in fall season
- Nine wolves killed during gun deer season
- Increased inspection improving safety of private drinking water wells
- Grants help communities and organizations prevent and control aquatic invasive species
- Improved access helps ‘Firewise’ community reduce risk of wildfires
- Winter mammal tracking clinic and timber wolf ecology workshop offered
- Inventory finds 46 percent of Wisconsin land area covered by forests
- Boater surveys show progress on invasive species front
- Drinking water deadline for radium approaches
- Winterize private wells to assure drinking water safety
- 2007 state park/forest admission stickers and trail passes on sale
- How to “Deck the Halls” with less
- Dec. 7 workshop on wastewater discharge limits
- EDITOR’S ADVISORY – PRELIMINARY DEER SEASON NUMBERS NOW AVAILABLE
- Vast majority of Wisconsin residents found safe water on tap in 2005
- Rules would protect streams and high quality waters from high capacity wells
- Dec. 7-10 statewide antlerless deer hunt set to open
- Spring turkey hunting, bear harvest permit deadlines Dec. 11
- Mercury-contaminated sediment removed Gruber’s Grove Bay
- Report finds Wisconsin state forests continuing to expand
- December Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine available
- Hunters registered more than 167,000 deer opening weekend
- Muzzleloader deer hunting continues statewide Nov. 27 to Dec. 6
- Follow four rules of firearms safety to avoid firearm related injuries
- Lake, stream shorelines off limits to motorized vehicles
- America Recycles Day November 15
- Bayfield and Waukesha elementary schools newest Green and Healthy Schools
- Comments sought on state applications for federal funding to help clean up brownfields
- Comments sought on New Berlin proposal to withdraw Great Lakes water
- Wolf River pier constructions may result in incidental taking of rare mussels
- A 155-year chronology of Wisconsin deer hunting
- EDITOR’S ADVISOR: DEER PHOTOS; OPENING DAY HUNTING SEASON REPORT
- Wisconsin nine-day gun deer hunting season opens Nov. 18
- Earn-a-Buck requirements in place in 21 units this year
- Tagging guidelines, hunting regulations, and other information available on DNR Web site
- Early period archery deer hunting closes Nov. 16
- Practice basic shooting skills for success this deer season
- An open letter to Wisconsin deer hunters from DNR Secretary Scott Hassett
- Early reports indicate good waterfowl hunting season
- Now is the best time to look for next year’s gypsy moth infestations
- Fall is open season for hunting invasive plants
- Proposed fishing tournament rules topic of Internet webcast
- Deer Hunt 2006 airs Nov. 9 on Wisconsin Public Television
- Surveys find no sign of tree-killing beetle in Wisconsin state parks
- Deer-vehicle collisions highest in October and November
- Deer donation program off to a strong start
- Properly maintain firearm for a successful deer season
- Plan calls for improvements at Buckhorn State Park and Wildlife Area
- DNR Secretary Hassett named president of Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
- Volunteers needed to help monitor wolf population in the state
- 44 stream segments designated as outstanding or exception resource waters
- Conditions good, participation up, for two-day youth gun deer hunt
- Time getting short for hunters to check on Earn-a-Buck prequalification
- Nominations sought for statewide Ethical Hunting Award
- Milwaukee City forester to be inducted into Wisconsin Forestry Hall of Fame
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