Wisconsin DNR Weekly News November 8, 2011
Rare southwestern birds show up in WisconsinHORICON -- Bird watchers are in their glory: the number of migrating water birds is building to its massive annual peak at Horicon Marsh, the Mississippi River and other flyway hotspots while southwestern U.S. birds are stopping by for a rare Wisconsin visit....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1964New firearm rules take effect on opening day of gun deer huntMADISON -- New legislation signed Friday by Gov. Scott Walker modifies state law concerning the manner in which long-barreled firearms, bows and crossbows can be transported in motor vehicles or placed in or on stationary vehicles....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1965Proposed Ice Age Trail hunting rule is postponedMADISON - Work on a proposed rule to determine hunting and trapping opportunities on state-owned sections of the Ice Age Trail is being suspended and a series of meetings that had been scheduled around the state on the proposal are being postponed....
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DNR appoints Kevin Wallenfang as state's big game ecologistMADISON - Kevin Wallenfang has been appointed as the state's big game ecologist. Wallenfang, 44, of Middleton, is expected to assume his new duties in mid-December....
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A chronology of Wisconsin deer hunting from closed seasons to antlerless permitsMADISON - Wisconsin has a long and storied tradition of regulated gun deer hunting, going back to 1851. There have been many changes over the years, but none more dramatic as those experienced by hunters during the 1990?s and early twenty-first century....
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Report details activities to strengthen safe drinking waterMADISON -- A report detailing what Wisconsin's 11,000-plus public water suppliers, the state, and partners do to help assure safe, adequate drinking water into the future is now available ...
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1969Recycle more! Ten tips for America Recycles DayMADISON -- Recycling has long been a daily habit for Wisconsinites and for good reason?recycling works! Every can, bottle and newspaper that is recycled helps save resources and energy, reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and supplies raw materials to industry, creating jobs. On November 15, Wisconsin residents can celebrate all that recycling does by participating in America Recycles Day....
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Volunteer carnivore track-training and clinic offeredBABCOCK, Wis. - People interested in contributing volunteer time assisting state wildlife officials in annual winter wolf census can sign up for a volunteer tracking training
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