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Fall turkey, ruffed grouse seasons to open Sept. 12

DNR Report Madison – The 2009 fall wild turkey and ruffed grouse seasons are set to open at the start of shooting hours on Sept. 12, and state wildlife officials say hunter prospects are good

Stewardship plan set for public review

Hayward, Wis. – The Natural Resources Board has sent proposed public access rules for land bought with Knowles/Nelson Stewardship Program funds to public hearings, but the board had some concerns about the proposals. At the

Fall turkey tag drawing under way

Wautoma, Wis. – The DNR planned to complete the fall turkey drawing the week of Aug. 17, with tags mailed to successful applicants later that week. “Winning” hunters should be notified by the last week

Sportsmen: NRB should hire DNR head

Madison – State sportsmen and conservation groups turned out in big numbers to deliver passionate testimony in favor of the “DNR secretary bill” to the Assembly Natural Resources Committee during a July 28 public hearing

Warden wants more talks on Wolf River boat safety

Fremont, Wis. – A recent state law change that will limit boat speeds within 100 feet of a lake’s shore beginning in 2010 has at least one DNR conservation warden wondering why the same law

RMEF grants to 16 counties in state total more than $53,000

Missoula, Mont. – Sixteen counties in Wisconsin are slated for wildlife habitat conservation and education projects using $53,172 in new grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The 2009 RMEF grants will affect Ashland, Bayfield,

Duck season likely ‘moderate to liberal’

DNR Report Madison Madison – With the overall picture on the 2009 waterfowl breeding populations being very good, state wildlife officials say hunters can expect average to liberal season frameworks for this fall. Public hearings

‘Secretary bill’ set for July hearing

State Assembly to consider bill on July 28 Madison – State conservation leaders are making a push to get their members and other groups to attend a July 28 hearing on Assembly Bill (AB) 138,

Colony trap proposal moves forward

Wisconsin Dells, Wis. – The Natural Resources Board recently agreed to move forward the potential legalization of colony traps in Wisconsin. At the urging of the board at its May, 2009 meeting, the DNR Furbearer

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