January 16, 2018
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in Browser)138,144 harvest authorizations issued for 2018 spring turkey hunt
Remaining harvest authorizations
available beginning March 19
MADISON - The 2018 spring turkey harvest authorization drawing has
concluded and 138,144 successful applicants will receive spring wild turkey
harvest authorizations. A total of 244,218 authorizations were available for
the spring 2018 turkey season. The leftover harvest authorizations not issued
in the drawing will be available for purchase beginning March 19.
Snowmobilers: DNR conservation warden offers safety tips for every ride
MADISON -- A rollercoaster of seasonal temperatures and changing snow levels have launched Wisconsin's early snowmobile season, prompting Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Snowmobile Administrator/Warden Gary Eddy to urge operators to review important safety tips to prepare for safe and fun rides.
Making the most of Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 20-21
Tips for ice fishing fun with the whole
family
MADISON -- Free Fishing Weekend, Jan. 20-21, gives newcomers of all ages a
chance to try ice fishing without a license, and a Department of Natural
Resources fish-loving couple passes on their tips for making that first trip
fun for the whole family, particularly kids.
Natural Resources Board to meet January 24 in Madison
MADISON - A request for adoption of proposed rules relating to runoff management and nonpoint source performance standards, a request for adoption of proposed rules related to the federal cost shared state program for suppression of gypsy moths and a request for approval of recommendations for the 2018 bear harvest quotas are among the items the state Natural Resources Board will address when it meets Wednesday, January 24 in Madison.
Feeding deer throughout the winter can do more harm than good
MADISON -- Wisconsin's deer herd is faring well so far this winter as low snow levels have deer moving freely throughout the state. Yet, the onset of snow and cold often turns people's thoughts to overwinter survival and a desire to feed deer and other wildlife. Residents should consider the negative impacts of wildlife feeding as well as alternatives that provide long-term benefits to help wildlife through a cold and snowy winter season.
Baiting and feeding ban to begin for Milwaukee County after first positive CWD detection
MADISON - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has received confirmation that a wild deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease in the West Allis metropolitan area of Milwaukee County.
Registration opens for Northeast Wisconsin Woodland Owners Conference
Five additional conferences scheduled
around the state
GREEN BAY - The 2018 Northeast Wisconsin Woodland Owners Conference is scheduled for January 27 at the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay. The conference will focus on topics of interest to private woodland owners. Registrations are due by January 24. Forest landowners and all those interested in forest management are welcome to attend.
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