Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - July 7, 2009

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - July 7, 2009

Recent bear encounters underscore importance of keeping wildlife wild
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Two recent incidents involving black bears in Wisconsin have captured the public's attention. State wildlife specialists say both incidents underscore the importance of ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=177#art1

Black bear facts and tips for getting along with bears
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. -- Ursus americanus, the American black bear, is a large and exciting creature. It can swim and climb trees with ease, smell food a quarter mile away and reach a bursting speed ... Read Full Article
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July 1 marks start of summer deer observation period
MADISON - July 1 marks the beginning of the three-month summer deer observation (pdf) period during which DNR biologists, foresters, property managers and staff, wardens and staff from the U.S. ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=177#art3

Reissued guidance for safe household pharmaceutical management
MADISON - Pharmaceuticals collected at household pharmaceutical waste collection facilities or events will continue to receive relief from some state regulatory requirements for another two years, ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=177#art4

August 1 deadline to apply for 2009 sharp-tailed grouse harvest permits
MADISON - Hunters have until August 1 to apply for one of 635 sharp-tailed grouse hunting permits available for the season running Oct. 17 - Nov. 8, 2009. Sharp-tailed grouse management units use ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=177#art5

Still space in Buckhorn youth learn to hunt workshop and youth hunt
NEECEDAH, Wis. - Space is still available for youths interested in a "Learn to Deer Hunt" workshop and special hunt that will be held at Buckhorn State Park located on the Castle Rock Flowage near ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=177#art6

Practice is key to successful bow hunting
MADISON -- When it comes to bow hunting, a state hunter safety specialist says practice is a must - but all practice is not equal. "Not too long ago, archery practice meant a couple of bales of ... Read Full Article
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=177#art7