Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Aug 18, 2023
DNR SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED WOLF MANAGEMENT RULE. PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPT. 12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on proposed permanent wolf rules relating to gray wolf harvest regulations (WM-03-21). The public comment period is open through Sept. 15, 2023.
A virtual public hearing on the proposed rule will be held on Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. The public can provide verbal comments on the draft rule at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing.
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Retired Rick
Aug 16, 2023
HELP COUNT MIGRATING CHIMNEY SWIFTS
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group invite the public to help monitor chimney swift populations by participating in a Swift Night Out.
Chimney swifts, a unique bird species that nests and roosts in chimneys, are starting to migrate from Wisconsin to the Amazon region of South America. When they move into migration mode, something special happens: these birds become communal, gathering at night in great numbers.
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Retired Rick
Aug 14, 2023
From: Margaret B.
Subject: NER Retiree Luncheon Wednesday August 30
Greetings Retirees:
Hope you are enjoying the last part of our summer season, and can make our August luncheon. Fish tales to be told. It is always great to see our many friends in our Retiree Group!
WHEN: Wednesday, August 30
WHERE: 1951 West (Rock Garden) 1951 Bond St., Green Bay
TIME: 11:30 - 12:30 Social in Bar LUNCH 12:30
REPLY: Call or text Peggy at 920-680-9876 or reply to this email. Please reply by Monday, August 28
Limited Menu - We will order when we get there
Prime rib Dip Sandwich $15
Broiled Salmon $17
1951 West Burger $15
Wild Berry Chicken Salad $14
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Regards,
Peggy
Retire Rick
Aug 3, 2023
2023 BONUS ANTLERLESS DEER HARVEST AUTHORIZATIONS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AUG. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, for the 2023 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.
Bonus authorizations are sold at a rate of one per person per day until sold out or until the 2023 deer hunting season ends. Bonus authorizations are $12 each for Wisconsin residents, $20 each for non-residents and $5 each for youth ages 11 and under.
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Retired rick
Aug 2, 2023
2023 WOLF MANAGEMENT PLAN IS NOW AVAILABLE. PLAN WILL BE PRESENTED TO NRB IN OCTOBER
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released a revised draft of the 2023 Wolf Management Plan. The plan will go to the Natural Resource Board (NRB) during their meeting on Oct. 25, 2023.
The DNR began developing this updated draft plan in early 2021 to align its wolf management strategies with the current state of the wolf population and the desires of a diverse public. The DNR recognizes the biologically recovered status of wolves in Wisconsin, and this plan turns its attention from wolf recovery to long-term stewardship and sustainable management of wolves in the state.
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Retired Rick
Jul 28, 2023
WISCONSIN NRB MEETING AUG. 8-9
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the August board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, originating from Western Technical College, 220 S. Main St., Viroqua, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7-8 as listed on the agenda.
The public is encouraged to watch the August board meeting on the DNRs YouTube channel.
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Retired Rick
Jul 28, 2023
DNR RELEASES ANNUAL DRINKING WATER REPORT
The DNR's latest drinking water report shows that more than 99% of Wisconsin's public water systems met all health-based contaminant standards.
Photo credit: iStock/fizkes
MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently published its 2022 Annual Drinking Water Report.
The report shows that most public water systems met all the Safe Drinking Water Act regulations last year. This was accomplished while facing challenges from emerging contaminants, aging infrastructure and nitrate contamination in some wells.
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Retired Rick
Jul 26, 2023
LEARN TO BUTCHER DEER
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Instructors will assist participants to break down a deer step-by-step and share tips on hanging a deer at home, removing lymph nodes for CWD testing, and storing your venison by canning or freezing. Workshops will take approximately 3 4 hours. Participants should come prepared to help skin, quarter, cut, trim and package. All supplies will be provided, and youll go home with venison!
To sign up, contact Emily Iehl at emily.iehl@wisconsin.gov or 608-445-8168.
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Retired Rick
Jul 26, 2023
DNR OFFERS UNIQUE DEER HUNTING OPPORTUNITY TO ASSIST WITH RESEARCH STUDY
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a unique hunting experience this fall at the Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock to help with a research study on deer density. This special permit hunt will be held on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023. Applications are due Aug. 14.
The last time an archery hunt was held in Sandhill was 1968, so we are looking forward to offering this opportunity to archers this fall, said Darren Ladwig, DNR Wildlife Biologist at Sandhill.
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Retired Rick
Jul 24, 2023
UPRIVER LAKES STURGEON SPEARING APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUG. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers wishing to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to submit their applications by Aug. 1.
Spearers wishing to spear on the Upriver Lakes are required to apply for a tag due to the higher harvest rate associated with the Upriver Lakes. A total of 500 applicants will receive a tag to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan, Winneconne and Butte des Morts during the 2024 sturgeon spearing season.
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