WDNR Weekly News March 29, 2011

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WDNR Weekly News  March 29, 2011

Spring Fish and Wildlife Rules Hearings April 11 in all counties of state
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1705

MADISON ? Citizens across Wisconsin have an opportunity to share their opinions on proposed changes, present new ideas in the management of Wisconsin?s fish and wildlife resources and elect Conservation Congress delegates at the 2011 Department of Natural Resources Annual Spring Fish and Wildlife Rule Hearings and Wisconsin Conservation Congress annual county meetings.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/nrboard/congress/spring_hearings/index.html


Volunteers sought to help protect spawning sturgeon from poachers
OSHKOSH, Wis. -- Each Spring, volunteers are needed to guard lake sturgeon from the Lake Winnebago system as they migrate to spawning sites on the Wolf River to protect the fish from poaching....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1706

Sturgeon Guards: Protectors of Wisconsin's oldest and largest fish
At some point in mid April, giant lake sturgeon from the Winnebago lakes begin their spawning run up the Wolf River, just as they have each spring for the past 10,000 years....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1707

Partnership to uncover secrets of Winnebago system walleyes
OSHKOSH - State fish biologists are teaming up with local fishing clubs and other organizations to help learn more about walleye in the Winnebago System that they hope will make fishing for anglers? No. 1 target even better on the state's largest inland lake and its connected waters....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1709

Woodstoves and outdoor wood boilers cause wildfires?and, you get the bill!
MADISON - Wisconsin's peak wildfire season typically occurs just after the snow melts in conjunction with cool, dry and windy weather conditions, and state forestry officials caution that woodstoves, wood-fired outdoor boilers and debris fires cause numerous, and costly, wildfires every year about this time....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1710

Learn to Hunt Bear application process to open
MADISON - People who are new to hunting or who are looking for an experience involving the state's second largest mammal, can apply to to participate in a Learn to Hunt Bear outing featuring classroom and field instruction capped with a real hunt with skilled mentors....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1711

April 1-2 National Archery in the Schools Tournament
MADISON - A record 722 archers from 37 schools are registered to compete in the 2011 National Archery in the Schools (exit DNR) (NASP) state tournament April 1-2 at East Jr. High School, Wisconsin Rapids....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1712

New videos show Lake Michigan habitat projects to benefit fishing, other recreation
MADISON - Two new videos highlight two restoration projects along the Lake Michigan shoreline that will improve fishing, hunting and other recreation in northeastern Wisconsin....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1713

Wisconsin Natural Resources welcomes spring with a new issue
MADISON - Signs of spring: a robin, a crocus, a thunderstorm. Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine ushers in the season with its April/May issue....
http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_article_Lookup.asp?id=1714