WDNR Weekly News, March 9, 2010

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly News, March 9, 2010

Hunters register 329,103 deer in 2009
MADISON - Hunters registered 329,103 deer for the 2009 deer hunting seasons. This includes a total antlerless harvest of 191,715 and antlered (buck) harvest of 134,156....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1363

Predator impacts on deer are goal of research efforts to begin in 2010
MADISON - Scientists with the Department of Natural Resources and the University of Wisconsin will launch an ambitious, multi-year field research effort to better understand the impacts predators such as wolves, bears, coyotes and bobcats have on white-tailed deer in Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1362

State Parks, trails and forests offer variety of new and traditional activities
MADISON - Wisconsin state parks are gearing up for another summer season which park managers anticipate will be busy. A number of new and updated facilities and programs will greet park and trail users in 2010...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1361

Turkey Youth Hunt to take place April 10 & 11, 2010
MADISON - The fourth annual spring Wisconsin Youth Turkey Hunt is set for April 10-11. The hunt is intended to give youth hunters (both residents and non-residents) an opportunity to hunt turkeys and gain valuable hunting experience. The youth hunt occurs each year, and is held the weekend prior to the opening Wednesday of the spring turkey season....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1357

Leftover spring turkey permits on sale March 22
MADISON - Remaining permits for the 2010 spring turkey hunting season will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting March 22. Leftover permits will be first issued for sale by zone, one zone per day, with each zone having a designated sales date....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1358

Six new State Natural Areas proposed to protect unique state-owned lands
MADISON - Unique areas within six state-owned properties would receive additional protection under a proposal to designate them as State Natural Areas....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1360

Winter is a great time to report two invasive, wet area plants
MADISON - With snow still clinging to the ground across much of Wisconsin, late winter is a good time to identify and report two exotic, invasive plants that are invading wet areas across the state....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1359

Wilderness first aid basics - plus course offered
BABCOCK, Wis. - People interested in learning about how to deal with major back-country emergencies, as well as training on the management of more common minor medical problems encountered outdoors, can register for a Wilderness First-Aid Basics workshop being offered by the Department of Natural Resources Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center and the American Red Cross...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1356