DNR WEEKLY OUTDOOR REPORT

Weekly News Update

May 8, 2018

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Wisconsin State Parks encouraging visitors to get active and stay healthy with new OutWiGo initiative
MADISON - Wisconsin State Parks are kicking off a new initiative called OutWiGo -- pronounced "Out-We-Go" to promote good health through the great outdoors. People looking to get moving, get motivated or just get outside will be encouraged throughout the year to visit a Wisconsin State Park System property to participate in outdoor activities with the goal of improving their overall health and wellness.

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White-nose syndrome continues to ravage cave bat populations

Gainsmade in treatment, vaccine research will help surviving bats and other states

MADISON - Winter cave and mine surveys in 2018 show that white-nose syndrome continues to ravage Wisconsin's cave bats and the steep loss of these beneficial insect-eaters is likely to be seen this summer in nighttime skies, state endangered resources officials say.

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Enjoy the flood of migratory birds at your feeder, festivals and birding hotspots
MADISON - Millions of migratory birds have flooded into Wisconsin in the last week and more are on their way, so bird lovers will want to grab their binoculars and get ready for the big show.

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Pope and Young Club to hold archery rendezvous at MacKenzie Center June 8-10
POYNETTE, Wis. - The 2018 Pope and Young Club Bowhunters Rendezvous will be held June 8-10 at the MacKenzie Center in Poynette.

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DNR highlights successes during Clean Air Month this May
MADISON - Throughout the month of May, the Department of Natural Resources is highlighting clean air successes and reminding citizens that DNR is committed to clean air in Wisconsin.

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2018 Wisconsin Volunteer Stream Monitoring award recipients announced
STEVENS POINT, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin-Extension and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recognized individuals and organizations for their efforts leading to increased participation in stream monitoring, collecting stream data, and sharing their knowledge and data with awards presented recently at the Water Action Volunteers Symposium in Stevens Point.