Outdoor News

OUTDOOR NEWS:  The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has announced that a new law was passed in West Virginia and signed that will allow Sunday Hunting in that state. It is the first time the state hunters will be allowed to hunt on Sunday and it will bring an economic benefits to the communities of the state. Congratulations to the citizens of West Virginia for contacting their legislators and getting this law passed.

Wisconsin celebrates Forest Appreciation Week this week leading up to Arbor Day on April 28^th this Friday. Wisconsin has celebrated Arbor Day since 1883. Wisconsin’s 17.1 million acres of forest provide nearly 65,000 jobs and contribute more than $24 Billion annually to the state’s economy. Because everyone works together at every level from the foresters helping woodland owners plan tree planting to the loggers working with woodland owners to responsibly harvest their woodlot, our woodlands are healthy and sustainable for future generations to enjoy. In honor of Arbor Day, the DNR Div. of Forestry donated about 33,000 tree seedlings to Wisconsin fourth-grade classrooms to commemorate Arbor Day to help young people learn about the important role trees play in Wisconsin’s natural beauty. Wisconsin is second in the nation for TREE CITY USA communities. To see if your community is designated as a TREE CITY USA, go to http://dnr.wi.gov/education/educatorresources/arborDay.html.

2017 DISABLED DEER HUNT SPONSOR APPLICATION DUE JUNE 1^st.  Both landowners and hunters with disabilities are reminded to consider enrollment in the GUN HUNT for HUNTERS with Disabilities Program, which helps provide opportunities for everyone to enjoy hunting in Wisconsin.  Interested landowners are encouraged to enroll their property for the 2017 hunt by June 1^st. Potential sponsors need at least 60 acres of land and must be willing, if contacted, to allow access to at least three hunters with disabilities. The 2017 disabled deer hunt will take place Oct 7-15. For more information contact Maggie Stewart at 608-261-7588 or by emailing her at Margaret.Stewart@Wisconsin.gov.

FOOD PLOTS: If you are thinking of planting a Food Plot for the this fall, how about establishing a Spring Food Plot. Now is the time to start thinking of planting the food plot and what types of food you want to plant. Temperatures in the South are just about right for planting the food plot now, and those of us around here are not that far behind. Now is the time to start planning out how you will prepare the soil for your plot. What types of food are you going to use for the deer in your area?  There are so many different types of seeds available for one to choose from and what will work out the best for you in the soil you will be planting. Please be sure to check out the type of food plot you want and start preparing the soil today.