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The Association of Retired Conservationists was organized by a group of retirees from the Wisconsin Conservation Department in the 1960's. By the mid-1970's, the WCD had been combined with the Department of Resource Development to form the Department of Natural Resources, and the retirees group had grown significantly, met monthly for lunch and began inviting speakers to address the group on issues of interest to the members. Today, the organization has more than two hundred members.

website contact: retiredrick@wisarc.org

Welcome to the ARC Breaking News/Action page where you are encouraged to enter items members may be interested in reading that are too timely to wait for discussion at our next monthly meeting.

If you misplaced the Comment Code, please email me here.

Important Timely News

Retired Rick                                           Sep 12, 2023

DNR TO OFFER UNIQUE GUN DEER HUNTING OPPORTUNITY AS PART OF STUDY APPLICATIONS DUE BY OCT. 13

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a unique gun deer hunting opportunity this fall at Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock as part of a study on deer density.

The Sandhill Wildlife Areas 2023 Gun Deer Hunt will be held on Dec. 9 and 10 and will be the final 2023 deer harvest opportunity at Sandhill Wildlife Area. Space is limited, and those wishing to participate in this hunt must apply for a special permit. Applications are due by Oct. 13, and all licensed gun hunters are eligible to apply.

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Retired Rick                                           Sep 12, 2023

John Edward Lacenski II

John Edward Lacenski II, age 71, of Mesquite, Nevada passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

John suffered from brain cancer.

John retired from the DNR Law Enforcement section and had been the Recreation Safety Warden in Green Bay.

He retired in Mesquite, Nevada.

Retired Rick                                           Sep 11, 2023

DNR LOOKING TO BUY BUSHELS OF RED PINE CONES

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help collecting red pine seed for their reforestation program. This fall, the DNRs tree nursery in Boscobel will be sowing the last of the red pine seed they have in storage and are asking members of the public to collect seed to replenish their supply.

Red pine (Pinus resinosa) can be found throughout the state, especially the sandy soils of central, northwest and northeast Wisconsin.

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Retired Rick                                           Sep 8, 2023

HUNTERS: CHECK OUT THE DNR'S ONLINE HUNTING RESOURCES BEFORE HUNTING THIS FALL

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR's hunting webpages have been revamped to help new and experienced hunters find the hunting resources they need as they prepare to hunt this fall.

Hunters can find relevant information on hunting regulations, hours, public lands and more on the mobile-friendly website.

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Retired Rick                                           Sep 6, 2023

From: Dale Lang
Date: Tue, Sep 5, 2023 at 9:09 PM
Subject: LOCATION CHANGE lunch next week

Shamrock will be closed Sept 12, so instead well try someplace new: The Town Pump, 7161 Hwy 8 west, about 7 miles west of Rhinelander. 715-282-6067

Heres the remaining schedule:

Oct 10CTs

Nov 14Shamrock

Dec 12CTs

For our lunches, we meet starting at 11:00 and eat at noon.

Shamrock, downtown Lake Tomahawk, 7235 Bradley Street (Hwy 47). http://www.shamrockpubandeatery.com/

CTs Deli, downtown Rhinelander, 17 N Brown St. http://cheftomsdeli.com/ We 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.

Retired Rick                                           Sep 1, 2023

HELP REPORT AND MANAGE CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to help report and manage Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) this fall.

CWD is a contagious, fatal neurological disease that affects the nervous system of deer, elk, moose and caribou. It belongs to the family of diseases known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) or prion diseases.

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Retired Rick                                           Aug 29, 2023

GET READY FOR HUNTING SEASONS OPENING IN SEPTEMBER

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsins wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.

There are five dates throughout September when seasons open. Hunters are encouraged to double check they have the correct opening date for their season before going out for a hunt.

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Retired Rick                                           Aug 27, 2023

DNR SEEKING VOLUNTEER HUNTER EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers passionate about promoting safe, responsible and ethical hunting practices to serve as certified hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.

Since the program's creation in 1967, more than 20,000 volunteer instructors have trained and certified more than one million hunters across Wisconsin. These efforts have directly contributed to a significant decrease in hunting-related incidents.

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Retired Rick                                           Aug 27, 2023

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

Rueben Sandwich

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Regards,

Peggy

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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