Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - March 31, 2009

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly News - March 31, 2009

Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings April 13 in all counties of state
Held in conjunction with Wisconsin Conservation Congress county meetings MADISON - Citizens across Wisconsin have an opportunity to share their opinions on proposed changes or present new ideas ... Read Full Article
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Spring turkey season opens April 15
MADISON - With the April 15 opening of the first period of the 2009 Spring Wild Turkey Hunting Season just around the corner, state wildlife officials say hunters should be able to look forward ... Read Full Article http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id=163#art2

Excess turkey permit sale successful
MADISON -- Department of Natural Resources Secretary Matt Frank announced today that the 2009 excess turkey permit sale, which began March 23, was a success. After technical complications played ... Read Full Article
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Solid plan, safety focus bring turkey hunting success
MADISON - A detailed agreed-upon hunting plan in one hand and a firm grip on firearm safety in the other are two ingredients the state's hunter education administrator labels "critical" for any ... Read Full Article
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Online maps can help people identify potential wetlands on property
WAUSAU - Online maps showing wetlands and potential wetlands helped keep Rod and Staci Zastrow from making a big mistake when buying land for their dream home. "The map actually prevented us from ... Read Full Article
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Plan would guide development, use of Straight Lake State Park and State Wildlife Area
Draft plan available for public review and comment April 6 to 27 MADISON -- The public will have an opportunity to review and comment on draft plans for how the state should develop and manage ... Read Full Article
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State dam safety specialists working with dam owners to prepare for spring floods
MADISON - With high water tables and spring rains increasing the risk of flooding in many parts of southern Wisconsin, state dam safety officials are urging dam owners to take steps now to prepare ... Read Full Article
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Lake Michigan sport fish harvests down in 2008
MADISON - High fuel prices in summer 2008 and bad fishing weather contributed to across-the-board decreases in the number of trout and salmon caught by Lake Michigan anglers in 2008, state ... Read Full Article
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More than 500 students compete at annual state archery tournament
Wisconsin Rapids school hosts state competition WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. -- Students came from all points in Wisconsin to compete in the Fourth Annual National Archery in the Schools Programs State ... Read Full Article
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Still time for private forestland owners to plan for tree planting this spring
MADISON -- Private forestland owners who are interested in planting trees this year still have time to contact a Department of Natural Resources forester to draft a management plan specific to ... Read Full Article
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Earth Day Celebration planned for governor's residence
Sign up available for second through fourth graders MADISON -- The Governor's Executive Residence will be going green when nearly 1,500 visitors, including more than 450 kids age seven to ten, ... Read Full Article
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Great Lakes photo contest winners announced
MADISON - Six photographers from Wisconsin earned top honors for their entries in the Department of Natural Resources' inaugural "Discover Wisconsin's Great Lakes" photography contest and will ... Read Full Article
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Outdoor cooking class offered
BABCOCK, Wis. -- Great food makes any outdoor experience better. Hunters, anglers, campers, and others interested in outdoor cooking can join the Sandhill Outdoor Skills Center staff to learn and ... Read Full Article
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