December 6, 2002

The deadline for nomination for the firearms safety award is Feb. 1. For the snowmobile safety award, the deadline is Jan. 10. Nomination materials and instructions for each instructor of the year award nomination are available by contacting the DNR Enforcement Division education office at 1-800-366-8917, via the Internet at enforcement.education@dnr.state.mn.us, or by writing to […]

Associate Editor St. Paul Calling it one of the incoming administration’s “top two” priorities, the head of Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty’s transition team on Monday said the process of selecting a new DNR commissioner is progressing. “We’re making good progress,” said Charlie Weaver, transition director for Pawlenty. “We’ve talked to a lot of talented people and

Winter Sport Show at the Alliant Energy Center. Thurs.-Fri.1-10 p.m.; Sat. 10-7 p.m. For more info check www.arushows.com or call 952-943-2002. Jan. 31-Feb. 2: 17th Annual Northern WI Deer Classic & Sports Show. For more info call the Wildlife Heritage Assoc., 952-848-4275 or check the website amdeerclassic.com Feb. 7-9, 2003: Milwaukee Musky Expo at Trade

It’s the perfect way to get ready for this ice season. Featured are the manufacturers of all the supplies you’ll need for ice fishing. And experts like Outdoor News’ ieTacklelr Terry Tuma and the Ice Team’s Dave Genz will show you how to use that equipment with their daily seminars. For the kids there’s the

Dec. 2- Jan. 3 : Late season archery deer. Jan. 25 – March 20: Crow hunting season.

Correspondent Madison  The Natural Resources Board met via telephone conference call on Nov. 25, and approved the 5-percent reductions in proposed state DNR spending for 2003-05. The reduction was required by the Department of Administration, per the request of Gov. Scott McCallum, of all state agencies. The board previously met in September to approve the

ed beyond an area of south-central Wisconsin, around Mt. Horeb.

Jan. 3: Registration for the Neillsville Bow Hunter Safety Class at the Neillsville Armory. Class is Feb. 9 at the Neillsville Gun Club. For more info call Todd Steward, Sr. at 715-743-6694. Jan. 6, 18, 19, 25, 26, 2003: Neillsville Hunter Ed. classes at Neillsville Armory from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more info