Important Timely News
Retired Rick
Mar 5, 2022
Retired conservation biologists living legacy
Mark Martin and Sue Foote-Martin have worked for more than four decades to protect, restore and share their passion for Wisconsin wildlife.
Both retired conservation biologists for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Martins continue to volunteer their services as citizen scientists as part of the longest-running auditory frog and toad survey in North America.
Since 1979 they have been resident managers of Goose Pond Sanctuary, Madison Audubons 730-acre nature preserve in Arlington, in Columbia County, where theyve spearheaded dozens of habitat restoration and public education projects.
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Retired Rick
Mar 1, 2022
DNR TO END ONLINE HUNTER EDUCATION OPTION FOR STUDENTS UNDER AGE 18. STUDENTS AGE 18+ STILL ELIGIBLE FOR ONLINE COURSE
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the temporary all-online hunter education course option will end at midnight on Sunday, March 20, 2022, for those under 18-years-old.
Hunter education students aged 18 and older will continue to have the online course as a hunter education option.
The DNR temporarily offered the all-online hunter education option to all to help protect the public and staff from the spread of COVID-19. Following the updated guidance from state and federal health agencies, the DNR is returning to the in-person course for the under 18 group.
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Retired Rick
Feb 28, 2022
WCC Virtual Spring Hearing Begins April 11 At 7 P.M.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) today announced the Spring Hearing will once again be held online.
The public will have the opportunity to provide input on proposed natural resources rule changes from the DNR and advisory questions from the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and WCC through the online input opportunity.
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Retire Rick
Feb 28, 2022
DNR Seeking Public Input On Fall Migratory
Game Bird Hunting Season Structure
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host three public hearings to present information on the proposed 2022 migratory game bird season and gather public input on the structure of the season. The public hearings will be held via Zoom starting at 7 p.m. on March 8-10.
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Retired Rick
Feb 25, 2022
DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment now through May 31, 2022, on the state's draft Walleye Management Plan.
The Walleye Management Plan guides all walleye management activities in Wisconsin. One of the most popular sportfish in the state and an important species for the Ojibwe spring tribal harvest, the draft plan outlines present-day goals and management strategies for walleye in Wisconsin.
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Retired Rick
Feb 24, 2022
Make A Difference: Volunteer At State Parks
And Public Lands.
Signing Up Is Easier Than Ever With New Online System
MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help care for state parks and public lands.
Volunteers are an integral part of providing excellent customer service to visitors, expanding recreation and education opportunities. Whether you volunteer for a few hours or a couple of weeks, your service makes a world of difference.
There are many ways to get involved.
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Retired Rick
Feb 12, 2022
WISCONSIN WOLF HUNTING UPDATE
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that following a U.S. District courts ruling on Feb. 10 returning wolves in the lower 48 states (except the northern Rocky Mountains region) to the Federal Endangered Species List, Wisconsin is not authorized to implement a wolf harvest season.
The DNR is reviewing the ruling to determine how it impacts hunters and trappers who purchased licenses for the Fall 2021 wolf hunt.
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Retired Rick
Feb 11, 2022
Wisconsin Initiative On Climate Change Impacts Releases Climate Assessment Report
MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) today released its 2021 climate assessment report, Wisconsins Changing Climate: Impacts and Solutions for a Warmer Climate.
The report is the most comprehensive assessment to date on the impact of climate change in Wisconsin and includes details on the continued warming and increased precipitation throughout the state.
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Retired Rick
Feb 7, 2022
DNR SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 2021 ETHICAL HUNTER AWARD
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for its annual Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award, which honors hunters actions of exceptional moral actions and character while in the field.
The Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award was established in 1997 to recognize a person whose action represents Wisconsin's heritage of responsible, respectful and safe hunting.
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Retire Rick
Feb 2, 2022
VIRTUAL CWD RESPONSE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING FEB. 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a virtual Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The DNRs 15-year CWD Response Plan, in effect through 2025, helps guide the departments approach to addressing CWD in Wisconsin. The plan was developed to fulfill its public trust responsibility to manage wildlife and ensure the health of Wisconsins wildlife populations. As part of the plans implementation, the department will review progress toward meeting its goals and objectives every five years.
The public is invited to watch live on the DNRs YouTube channel here.
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