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Wisconsin Waterfowl, Turkey And Pheasant Stamp Funding Project Applications Due Feb. 5
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will distribute more than $800,000 in funding to support wildlife conservation throughout the state in the new year.
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Winter Brings Bounty Of Boreal Birds To Wisconsin
With more people spending time at home, birdwatching has become a welcome respite during the pandemic. Heading into 2021, birds continue to brighten the Wisconsin landscape, including some in numbers not seen in years.
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Good News For Endangered Species In A Challenging Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to made strides supporting endangered species in 2020. This includes helping threatened turtles, aiding promising field trials for vaccines to save bats from white-nose syndrome and restoring a globally rare bedrock glade in the Baraboo Hills. Reports of endangered bumble bee sightings in 2020 reached record numbers, matching an upward trend of people turning to nature.
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Fond Du Lac Man Honored For 50 Years Of Hunter Education Instruction
A Fond du Lac man who has been teaching hunter safety for 50 years was recently recognized for his decades of volunteer service.
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OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks
Celebrate the new year by stepping into nature with a First Day Hike. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will join the adventure sponsored by America’s State Parks on New Year's Day for the 10th year in a row.
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New Lake Trout Bag Limit For Lake Michigan Effective Jan. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will reimplement a lake trout bag limit and season for Lake Michigan beginning Jan. 1, 2021. The new bag limit and season will mirror previous lake trout regulations. The open season will now run from Mar. 1 to Oct. 31 with a new daily bag limit of two lake trout.
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DNR Confirms CWD Detected In Washington County; New Baiting And Feeding Ban Now For Ozaukee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Polk in northeastern Washington County, within ten miles of Ozaukee County.
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Help Wildlife By Planting Native Landscaping
Now is the time to start planning native landscaping to help birds, pollinators and other wildlife next year.
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Environmental Review Of The Village Of Cassville For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
The Village of Cassville in Grant County is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project includes the replacement of deficient/substandard mains and accessories on Bluff Street and Fredrick Street.
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Latest Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine Spotlights Seasonal State Park Walks And Outdoors For Everyone
Colder weather has arrived, but the change in seasons doesn’t mean an end to outdoor opportunities. The latest issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available and serves as a reminder that there are plenty of beautiful state parks, forests and more to explore in winter.