WDNR Weekly News May 11, 2010Forty years of cleaner air and Clean Air MonthMADISON -- With each breath of air, Wisconsin residents have good reason to celebrate the accomplishments of 40 years of cleaner air, according to state environmental officials. May is Clean Air Month and 2010 is the 40th anniversary of the landmark Clean Air Act of 1970....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1426Catch and release fishing yielding larger muskies from Wisconsin watersMADISON - Big muskies - really big muskies - await Wisconsin anglers this fishing season, based on what anglers reported catching and releasing last year....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1425Changes proposed for the use of antlerless deer permits by archery huntersMADISON - Archery deer hunters would be restricted to using the antlerless deer carcass tag that is issued with each archery hunting license to only those deer management units with an established antlerless deer harvest quota, under a proposal that is the topic of upcoming public hearings around the state....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1424State ramps up efforts to deter illegal drug activity in remote areasMADISON -- State and local officials are using law enforcement surveillance flights, foot patrols, and a public awareness campaign to stop illegal drug growing operations in remote areas of Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1423$1 million earmarked for Lake Michigan habitat restoration workMADISON -- Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank announced a grant totaling nearly $1 million will be used for habitat restoration work along Lake Michigan in Wisconsin and Illionois....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1422Wisconsin DNR and HSUS Join Forces to Keep Wildlife WildMADISON -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Humane Society of the United States have joined forces on a public service announcement (PSA) campaign to educate Wisconsinites about the importance of allowing wild animals to remain in their natural habitat....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1421New materials help pier owners determine whether they need a permitMADISON - Pier owners will find new materials online to help them more quickly and easily determine if their pier is large enough to require them to complete a free, one-time registration....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=14202011 Wisconsin waterfowl, turkey and pheasant stamp design contests openMADISON - Artists entering designs in the 2011 Wisconsin waterfowl, turkey or pheasants stamp contests will enjoy a new and highly appropriate change of venue for the judging competition: the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center in Baraboo....
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