Wisconsin DNR Weekly News August 24, 2010

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly News  August 24, 2010

Recycle electronics; don't trash them after Sept. 1
MADISON - Beginning Sept. 1 Wisconsin residents may no longer dump old televisions, computers or cell phones in the trash. Under a new state program, it will be easier for people to conserve valuable resources and prevent pollution by recycling or donating unwanted electronics....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1513

Leftover fall 2010 wild turkey permits go on sale August 28
MADISON - Remaining permits for the 2010 fall turkey hunting season will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting Saturday, August 28....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1512

Surveys show good survival of young perch in Green Bay
PESHTIGO - Recently completed fish surveys for yellow perch in Green Bay show good news: the third highest abundance in 30 years for fish hatched earlier this spring,...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1511

Early Canada goose, mourning dove seasons open Sept. 1
MADISON - Sept. 1 marks the start of the fall hunting seasons, with the statewide opening of the early Canada goose and mourning dove seasons....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1510

Now is time to look for gypsy moth egg masses
MADISON - Now is the time for land owners and managers to start looking for gypsy moth egg masses to predict the pest's population size and potential damage to trees next year....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1509

Brownfield Site Assessment Grants available to investigate contaminated properties
MADISON - Wisconsin communities with properties that have known or suspected environmental contamination can apply for state grants to help jump start cleaning up the properties....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1508

State repeals waiting period for deer bow hunters to purchase archery licenses
MADISON - Archery deer hunters no longer have to wait three days after purchasing a license during the open season to begin hunting in Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1507