Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - May 26, 2009

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - May 26, 2009

Free Fishing Weekend June 6-7
MADISON - Free Fishing Weekend, June 6 and 7, delivers a good time at an unbeatable price. Resident and nonresident anglers of all ages can fish Wisconsin waters without a fishing license on ... Read Full Article
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State Park Open House Day June 7
MADISON - Visitors will have free admission to all Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Trails during State Park Open House Day on Sunday, June 7, a highlight of which will be a Centennial ... Read Full Article
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National Trails Day June 6
MADISON - Wisconsin will be marking National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, with a number of activities, including a celebration of Wisconsin's national recognition for its first rail to trail ... Read Full Article
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Wisconsin Explorers program will have young visitors discovering secrets at Wisconsin State Parks
MADISON - Young visitors to Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas will be able to search out bird feathers, fireflies, spiders and hidden patterns to help them discover the ... Read Full Article
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Slow down; turtles ahead!
MADISON -- It's turtle nesting time again in Wisconsin and state conservation officials are urging motorists to be on the alert for turtles crossing roads and highways. During late May and early ... Read Full Article
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Leave young wildlife in the wild
Young animals rarely abandoned; sick animals may be able to transmit disease MADISON - White-tailed deer fawns are starting to be seen in Wisconsin, and state wildlife officials and conservation ... Read Full Article
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Spotted musky cross the Canada border with a broodstock passport
MADISON - The 1,100 fingerlings that made the road trip from Ontario, Canada, to their new homes in three northeastern Wisconsin lakes are among new efforts this spring in the decades-long quest ... Read Full Article
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Lake Faire and Lakes Conference set for June
MADISON - People interested in learning more about how to care for the health of Wisconsin's lakes have two upcoming opportunities to join other lake enthusiasts in activities and workshops aimed ... Read Full Article
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A big birthday, bears and boating create a buzz in the June issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources
MADISON -- Join the party as Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine celebrates the centennial of great fun at Peninsula State Park in the June issue. The popular Door County park turns 100 this June ... Read Full Article
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Don't delay -- register now for fall hunter education course
MADISON - Young people just starting to hunt in Wisconsin should register now for safety certificate courses to avoid being left behind when family and friends head out hunting this fall. "It ... Read Full Article
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