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New York Mixed Bag: DEC holding Great Lakes sub-basin work group meetings April 29 – May 6

DEC is poised to host a series of Great Lakes Action Agenda Sub-Basin Work Group Meetings in late April and early May. The Great Lakes Program invites the public to take part in the sessions that provide updates on Great Lakes initiatives, networking opportunities, and work planning discussions. The public can attend in-person or virtually.

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Wisconsin Mixed Bag: DNR accepting applications for seats on Wolf Advisory Committee through May 4

The DNR is seeking stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m. Committee members will assist the DNR with the implementation of the 2023 wolf plan that details the objectives, strategies and products that will help guide wolf conservation and management efforts in Wisconsin.

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Much-anticipated spring turkey season starts in Ohio, with research also continuing

Ohio’s regular turkey seasons are divided into two zones: the south zone, which began on Saturday, April 19, and the northeast zone (Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Trumbull counties), which opens on Saturday, May 3. The season limit is one bearded turkey.

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Pennsylvania Mixed Bag: Scotia Range improvements continue

There will be intermittent interruptions to the Scotia Range Complex this spring on State Game Land 176 in Centre County, depending on weather conditions. Shooters should be aware that the rifle range will be under construction starting at that time and is anticipated to be unavailable until mid-June.

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Chippewa National Forest puts in food storage order to reduce conflicts with bears

The Chippewa National Forest has put into place a Campground Food Storage Forest Order for all developed fee campgrounds. 
The intent of the order is to reduce the steadily increasing number of human and bear interactions within developed campgrounds. The order will be effective each year from April 1 through November 30.

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