Tuesday, May 15, 2018

WEEKLY DNR OUTDOOR REPORT FOR 5-15-2018

Weekly News Update

May 15, 2018

Free Fun Weekend is June 2-3
Free fishing and free admission to state parks and trails among offerings
MADISON - Free Fun Weekend is June 2 and 3 in Wisconsin, so save the date and get ready to get outdoors.


"Universe in the Park" returns for its 22nd season to Wisconsin State Park System properties
First sessions May 26 at Blue Mound and Kohler-Andrae state parks
MADISON - Visitors to Wisconsin State Park System properties will have more opportunities than ever to view and learn about the night sky by participating in the "Universe in the Park" outreach program conducted by students and staff of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This year students will be putting on 54 program at 25 different properties starting May 26 and running through Oct. 13


Public meetings set for the draft Northern Lake Michigan Coastal regional master plan
Public comment period open through June 12
STURGEON BAY, Wis. - The public will have an opportunity at two open house meetings and through a comment period to provide input on a draft master plan for Department of Natural Resources lands in Door and Oconto counties and parts of Marinette and Shawano counties. The draft Northern Lake Michigan Coastal regional master plan establishes the level and type of resource management and public use permitted on these department-managed properties.


Helpful tips can help Wisconsin homeowners avoid potential conflicts with black bears
p>MADISON - Black bears have begun to emerge from their dens throughout Wisconsin and homeowners are encouraged to take precautions to avoid potential conflicts.Black bears normally avoid contact with people, but when food sources are available bears can quickly learn to associate humans with food.


Natural Resources Board to meet May 23 in Madison
MADISON - A request for approval of antlerless deer harvest quotas, antlerless permit levels and a deer hunting season framework for 2018 and a request for an easement purchase of more than 20,000 acres in Sawyer county are among the items the state Natural Resources Board will address when it meets May 23 in Madison.

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