Weekly News Update
April 24, 2018
2018 fishing opener to feature hungry walleye, pike and panfish after a late ice out
Waters in southern two-thirds of Wisconsin are open while
northern lakes are in play
MADISON - Opening day of the 2018 regular inland fishing season follows the
coldest and snowiest April on record, meaning it's a pretty good bet many of
anglers' favorite fish species will be hungry and ready to bite, state
fisheries officials say.
Buying a license is quick, convenient, and discounted options make it easy to invite a friend
MADISON -- Buying a license is easy and convenient. All licenses are available for purchase through Go Wild, DNR Service Centers or at one of our sales locations unless otherwise noted.
Application period for Wisconsin elk hunt to open May 1
MADISON - As anticipation and excitement build around Wisconsin's first managed elk hunt in state history taking place this fall, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that the elk hunting license application period will open May 1.
CDACs consider prolonged winter when making final recommendations for 2018 deer season
MADISON - As more snow hits northern Wisconsin and local concerns rise about its impact on the deer herd, County Deer Advisory Councils (CDAC) are wrapping up their portion of the annual antlerless harvest quota-setting process for the 2018 deer season.
Admire raccoon kits from afar - mom is near!
MADISON - Despite the snow on the ground, spring is here and mammals and birds are busy raising inexperienced young.
Volunteers triple the number of rare plant populations checked
One rare bloom last reported near Boscobel in 1884
MADISON - A rare, beautiful blue bloom last reported in Boscobel in 1884, a
tripling in the number of rare plant populations checked on, and a decline in
statewide populations of the delicate lady's slipper orchid are among
discoveries made by volunteers and shared in the recently released Rare Plant
Monitoring Program annual report for 2017 [PDF] (exit DNR).
Wisconsin celebrates tree and forests this week
MADISON - Gov. Scott Walker issued a proclamation recognizing Friday, April 27, 2018 as Arbor Day in Wisconsin and April 22-28, 2018 as Forest Appreciation Week. Arbor Day is an annual observance celebrating the role of trees and forests in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. Wisconsin has celebrated Arbor Day on the last Friday of April since 1883.
Wisconsin Waterfowl Association installs nest boxes for ducks at Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area
WEST BEND, Wis. - Local conservationists are making a difference for wildlife at Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area.
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