Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Jun 1, 2024
HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to take simple precautions to avoid spreading invasive plants and animals in June, which is Invasive Species Action Month, and all year long.
Invasive species are nonnative plants, animals and diseases that cause great ecological, environmental or economic harm. Some have already been found in Wisconsin, while others pose a large risk of surviving and causing problems if they are introduced and established here.
The states invasive species rule makes it illegal to possess, transport, transfer or introduce certain invasive species in Wisconsin without a permit. The regulations designate which species are Restricted or Prohibited based on factors including the degree of harm they may cause to people, the native ecology or the economy.
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Retired Rick
May 23, 2024
NORTHERN ZONE MUSKY SEASON OPENS MAY 25
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2024 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 25 and runs through Dec. 31.
During the open season, anglers can catch musky on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. All regulations and license requirements apply.
Musky will likely be active in shallow vegetated bays, channels and on points just adjacent to shallow bays. Small bucktails, jerk baits, plastics and topwater can be effective baits.
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Retired Rick
May 23, 2024
DNR REPORTS STORM DAMAGE AT STATE PARK PROPERTIES WATCH OUT FOR DOWNED POWER LINES AND STORM DEBRIS
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports tree damage and downed power lines at many state park properties across Wisconsin following Tuesday evenings storms, especially in south central Wisconsin. If visiting properties in the coming days, please use caution.
DNR staff will be out assessing damage and clearing downed trees over the next several days. If you see them, please give them space. Visitors should not attempt to remove or clear storm debris from public lands.
If you come across broken or downed trees, downed power lines or other significant storm damage, contact the local property office directly to report your finding. Do not attempt to cross or climb over downed power lines. Keep your distance and avoid touching conductive materials such as metal or water near the downed line.
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Retired Rick
May 17, 2024
FIND YOUR NEXT OUTDOOR ADVENTURE IN WISCONSIN DURING FREE FUN WEEKEND, JUNE 1-2 STATE PARK ADMISSIONS, FISHING LICENSES AND TRAIL PASSES WAIVED
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 12th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 1-2, 2024. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams and roughly 15,000 lakes, Wisconsin has a little something for everyone to enjoy.
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Retired Rick
May 10, 2024
Dale Lang
Date: Wed, May 8, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Subject: NW Region WDNR Retirees Lunch schedule
We meet for lunch monthly, except in winter. We order and pay for our meals individually. Spouses, guests, etc. are welcome to join us. We generally start meeting at 11:00 and eat at noon. Exceptions are noted in the restaurant info below.
Our group is basically DNR retirees from the Rhinelander, Woodruff, Tomahawk, and Antigo offices and field stations in those areas. We have a few members from Wausau, Park Falls, Mercer, etc. Retirees from other parts of the state who now live in the area are welcome, also. Folks who have moved out of the area may remain on the email list. Some on the list are spouses of deceased retirees, who have requested to remain on.
There are about 170 on the list. Because spam controls limit the number of addresses I can send at one time, I must send each message four times. I need to investigate alternatives, but Im not that smart!
Now for the lunches! We start meeting at 11:00, with lunch at noon, maybe a little earlier if it works better for the restaurant. I try to send a reminder about a week ahead.
May 14 Outboards
June 11 Holiday Cafe
July 9 Ten Point (opens at noon)
Aug 13 Shamrock
Sep 10 CTs
Oct 8 Tilted Loon
Nov 12 Shamrock
Dec 10 CTs
Outboards Bar & Grill, 616 N 4th St, Tomahawk. https://outboardsbarandgrill.com/ By the bridge.
Holiday Caf, 1107 1st Ave, Woodruff. https://www.facebook.com/holidaycafeofwoodruff
Ten Point Bar & Grill, 3983 Harshaw Rd, Harshaw. https://www.facebook.com/tenpointmandr/
Shamrock Pub N Eatery, downtown Lake Tomahawk, 7235 Bradley Street (Hwy 47). http://www.shamrocklaketom.com/
CTs Deli, downtown Rhinelander, 17 N Brown St. http://cheftomsdeli.com/ We usually have the Community Room. Since this is a deli, you order your drinks and food at the counter, pick up your drinks, then they call your name when your food is ready, and you get it from the food counter. It might be good if you place your order when you get there, so were not all ordering at the same time.
Tilted Loon Saloon, 1969 Co Rd L, Tomahawk, on Lake Nokomis. https://www.tiltedloon.com/
Retired Rick
May 3, 2024
DNR PUBLISHES 2024 FISHING REPORT AHEAD OF FISHING OPENER
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the publication of the 2024 Wisconsin Fishing Report, just in time for the general inland fishing opener on Saturday, May 4.
This report details the fishing season outlook for a variety of popular gamefish species, lists gear and tackle tips and information on recent fisheries projects.
Alongside your regulations and Choose Wisely booklet, this annual fishing report is a great resource to learn what the fisheries staff at the DNR have been doing, said Justine Hasz, DNR Fisheries Management Bureau Director.
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Retired Rick
May 3, 2024
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2024 ELK SEASON. APPLICATION PERIOD ENDS MAY 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the application period for the 2024 elk hunt is now open through May 31. New this year, the Black River Elk Range will be open to hunting for the first time since elk were reintroduced to the state.
Once widespread, elk were eliminated from Wisconsin in the 1880s due to unregulated hunting and habitat loss.
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Retired Rick
May 3, 2024
SPRING HEARINGS PROVIDE LATET LANDSLIDE CALL FOR ACTION ON WAKE-ENHANCED BOATING
PAUL A. SMITH Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
It can be challenging to get an accurate gauge of public sentiment.
Just ask professional pollsters who wade into political waters. To be fair, the roughly 50:50 split in many elections makes predictions about as accurate as a coin toss.
But an issue in the Wisconsin outdoors has emerged in recent years that leaves no doubt about how a strong majority of state residents feel.
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Retired Rick
Apr 23, 2024
GENERAL INLAND FISHING SEASON OPENS MAY 4 DNR REMINDS ANGLERS OF NEW REGULATIONS
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2024-2025 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 4.
Fisheries biologists expect anglers to find success on opening day. No matter where anglers decide to fish, all Wisconsin residents and nonresidents over the age of 16 are required to purchase a fishing license. Anglers can buy licenses through Go Wild, the DNRs license portal, or from a license agent.
This year, new fishing regulations are in effect, including a new small tournament registration requirement and a statewide daily bag limit of three walleye/sauger per day on all inland waters. There are also bag and length limit changes for fish species in the following counties: Brown, Chippewa, Dane, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iowa, Iron, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marquette, Oconto, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sauk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Vilas, Walworth, Waukesha and Waushara.
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Retired Rick
Apr 22, 2024
DNR RESPONDS TO USFWS DRAFT RULING ON LAKE STURGEON NOT LISTED AS ENDANGERED/THREATENED
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is aware of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) announcement today of the 12-month finding on a petition to list lake sturgeon as an endangered or threatened species. The notification of petition finding identifies that the listing of lake sturgeon as an endangered or threatened species is not warranted at this time.
The DNR is reviewing this finding and will continue to follow the sturgeon management practices outlined in the Wisconsin Sturgeon Management Plan.
Visit the DNR website for more information on sturgeon management.
The USFWS draft rule can be found on their website.
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