WDNR Weekly News September 28, 2010

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly News  September 28, 2010

Youth gun deer hunt Oct. 9-10
MADISON - The ninth annual Wisconsin Youth Gun Deer Hunt will take place statewide on Oct. 9-10....
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Antlerless Deer Hunt October 14-17
MADISON - Wisconsin's antlerless deer-only gun hunt takes place Oct. 14-17 in herd control and chronic wasting disease deer management units....
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Waterfowl hunters cautioned about high water on the Wisconsin, Mississippi rivers
MADISON - Heavy rains across much of northern and central Wisconsin on Sept. 23 have resulted in record flood levels along the Wisconsin River downstream from the Wisconsin Dells to Prairie Du Chien, and rising water on the Mississippi River.  Waterfowl hunters heading out for the Oct. 2 opener of the southern duck hunting season are being cautioned that some boat landings will be flooded or inaccessible, and are reminded to be alert for strong currents and floating debris....
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Plan approved to guide state efforts to control CWD over next 15 years
WISCONSIN RAPIDS - A plan that will guide the state's efforts to manage chronic wasting disease over the next 15 years was approved unanimously by the State Natural Resources Board at its September meeting....
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Egg collection facilities gear up for Lake Michigan fall salmon runs
STURGEON BAY, Wis. -- Lake Michigan trout and salmon soon will start their spawning runs, offering "eggscellent" opportunities to see state fish crews collect the fish eggs needed to produce the next generation of salmonids to test anglers on the big pond....
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Comments sought on Stewardship Land acquisition strategy
MADISON - The public will have an opportunity to comment on a proposed land acquisition strategy for the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund at public meetings and via the Internet beginning Oct. 12....
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Compost leaves this fall to protect air quality and enrich your lawn and garden
MADISON - As leaves start to fall across Wisconsin, state natural resources officials are reminding people that autumn is an excellent time to start composting or improve a home compost pile....
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Initiative to help deal with closed manufacturing plants receives national honor
WASHINGTON -- A new initiative to help Wisconsin communities weather recent economic hard times has earned national recognition for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources....
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Crane-watch clinic offered
BABCOCK, Wis. - People have a unique opportunity to join biologists in viewing the daily return of thousands of sandhill cranes to the Gallagher Marsh on Sandhill Wildlife Area,...
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