Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Jul 2, 2024
UPRIVER LAKES STURGEON SPEARING APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUG. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024.
Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan, Winneconne or Butte des Morts during the 2025 sturgeon spearing season.
These spearing tags will be issued through a drawing where priority is given to applications with the most preference points. Those applying as a group will have their point value based on the individual with the lowest points within the group. Spearers can also choose to purchase a preference point instead of applying for a tag.
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Retired Rick
Jul 2, 2024
UPRIVER LAKES STURGEON SPEARING APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUG. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers that the deadline to apply for Upriver Lakes spearing tags is Aug. 1, 2024.
Due to a higher success rate on the Upriver Lakes, only 500 license holders will be selected to spear a sturgeon from lakes Poygan, Winneconne or Butte des Morts during the 2025 sturgeon spearing season.
These spearing tags will be issued through a drawing where priority is given to applications with the most preference points. Those applying as a group will have their point value based on the individual with the lowest points within the group. Spearers can also choose to purchase a preference point instead of applying for a tag.
Retired Rick
Jun 29, 2024
CWD Threatens to Wipe Out a Wyoming Mule Deer Herd
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed CWD in white-tailed deer in two more counties in AprilPierce and Wausharawhich means at least 64% of the states 72 counties are now spreading the always-fatal disease.
Even so, many Wisconsin hunters shrug and recite lines they taught each other when chronic wasting disease was first found east of the Mississippi River in February 2002: Well, Colorado and Wyoming have had it for years, and their deer are doing just fine.
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Retired Rick
Jun 29, 2024
CWD Threatens to Wipe Out a Wyoming Mule Deer Herd
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed CWD in white-tailed deer in two more counties in AprilPierce and Wausharawhich means at least 64% of the states 72 counties are now spreading the always-fatal disease.
Even so, many Wisconsin hunters shrug and recite lines they taught each other when chronic wasting disease was first found east of the Mississippi River in February 2002: Well, Colorado and Wyoming have had it for years, and their deer are doing just fine.
Retired Rick
Jun 27, 2024
DNR SETS 2024 DEER SEASON FRAMEWORK AND HARVEST GOALS
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) presented the deer harvest quotas and framework for the 2024 Wisconsin deer hunting season to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board June 26, 2024.
The statewide antlerless quota for the 2024 season is 272,837 deer, with 245,245 total bonus antlerless harvest authorizations available for purchase across the state. These authorizations are in addition to the free antlerless harvest authorizations issued in farmland zones, which are not reflected in this total.
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Retired Rick
Jun 26, 2024
NEW PUBLIC ACCESS LANDS WEB MAP NOW AVAILABLE
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is designed for desktop and mobile devices and offers user-friendly tools.
From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores and rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. The Public Access Lands application makes it easy to locate a state park, county forest or lake for hiking, hunting or fishing. The Open Managed Forest Law/Forest Crop Law properties are also included in this update.
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Retired Rick
Jun 26, 2024
NEW PUBLIC ACCESS LANDS WEB MAP NOW AVAILABLE
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new web mapping application is available for people to learn about public lands in Wisconsin and plan their next outdoor adventure. The Public Access Lands application is designed for desktop and mobile devices and offers user-friendly tools.
From state natural areas to state trails, lakeshores and rivers, Wisconsin has a wealth of public lands for everyone to enjoy. The Public Access Lands application makes it easy to locate a state park, county forest or lake for hiking, hunting or fishing. The Open Managed Forest Law/Forest Crop Law properties are also included in this update.
Retired Rick
Jun 19, 2024
Have your bird feeders been lonely lately?
Heres why
Have your bird feeders been lonely lately?
Empty feeding stations likely reflect that nesting activity is peaking! Busy parents stop eating seeds and start gathering protein rich insects for nestlings, according to the Field Guide to Birds of Wisconsin.
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Retired Rick
Jun 14, 2024
NORTHERN ZONE SMALLMOUTH BASS HARVEST SEASON OPENS SATURDAY, JUNE 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the smallmouth bass harvest season begins June 15, 2024, in the northern zone.
While the catch and release season for smallmouth bass is open year-round, this harvest season runs through March 2, 2025, giving anglers a chance to keep smallmouth bass in these additional waters:
The Northern Bass Management Zone
Wisconsin Michigan Boundary Waters
Tributaries to Lake Michigan north of State Highway 29 in Door and Kewaunee counties
Lake Superior, including the Kakagon River and Slough
All anglers are required to have a 2024-2025 Wisconsin fishing license. Licenses are available for purchase online through Go Wild or in person at an authorized license sales vendor. More license information can be found on the DNRs Fishing License webpage.
Check the 2024-2025 Guide to Hook and Line Fishing Regulations for bag limits and size requirements.
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Retired Rick
Jun 12, 2024
WISCONSIN NRB MEETING JUNE 26 The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the June meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and land donations.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, originating from the Huron/Ontario Rooms at the Oneida Hotel and Conference Center at 2040 Airport Drive in Green Bay. The Board will act on items 1-4 as listed on the agenda.
The public is encouraged to watch the June meeting on the DNRs YouTube channel.
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