Bird Crisis Reinvigorates Statewide Bird Conservation Coalition
MADISON, Wis. – With North American bird populations plunging 30% over the past 50 years, and one in five Wisconsin birds at risk of extinction, a state bird conservation coalition is rebooting with new energy to stem declines and enhance critical habitat statewide for birds.
A 2019 study by the Smithsonian Institution, Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology and other institutions found dramatic declines in bird populations. – Photo credit: DNR
Fall Waterfowl Hunting Season Public Hearing Schedule Available Now
MADISON, Wis. – Public hearings for Wisconsin’s proposed 2020 waterfowl season structure will be held March 9-12. After public comments have been collected, the final season structure will be set by the Natural Resources Board at its Apr. 9-10 meeting in Madison.
Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to participate in season structure hearings this spring – Photo credit: Matt Gross
Attention Trappers: Changes To Otter Season
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will shift to a bag limit/quota in November. This change is intended to simplify regulations while maintaining safeguards that ensure the river otter population remains abundant.
Wisconsin trappers will now receive two otter permits with their trapping license. – Photo credit: DNR
Natural Resources Board Monthly Meeting Feb. 26 In Madison
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 S. Webster St, Madison.
DNR Recommends Avoiding Feeding Deer
MADISON, Wis. – Despite relatively mild winter conditions, the sight of snow and cold temperatures often results in a desire for Wisconsinites to feed deer and other wildlife that typically adapt both physically and behaviorally to even the harshest winter weather.
Managing healthy habitat is a sustainable, long-term strategy for helping deer through winter. – Photo credit: DNR
Entries Sought for Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests
MADISON, Wis. – Artists looking to have their work featured on a piece of history have until July 15, 2020 to submit artwork for the 2021 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests.
Nominations Open For “Invader Crusader” Award Honoring Work On Invasive Species Issues
MADISON, Wis. – Nominations are being accepted through March 23, 2020 for “Invader Crusaders,” the Wisconsin citizens and organizations who made outstanding contributions in 2019 to prevent, control or eradicate invasive species that harm Wisconsin’s native wildlife and wetlands, forests, prairies, lakes and rivers.
Nominations are being accepted for “Invader Crusader” awards. Past winner Valerie Stabenow helps control water hyacinth in Lake Winnecone to keep it from spreading. – Photo credit: DNR
Nearly 2 Trillion Gallons Of Water Pumped Throughout Wisconsin in 2018
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin power plants, cities, businesses, industries and agricultural operations pumped just under 2 trillion gallons of groundwater and surface water in 2018, according to Department of Natural Resources online data-driven special project on water use.
Build A Birdhouse: 2020 Horicon Marsh Nest Box Seminar Feb. 29
HORICON, Wis. – Interested in birdhouses, but don’t know where to begin? Wondering what you can do to help cavity nesting animals? Head to the Horicon Marsh Education & Visitor Center on Saturday, Feb. 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to bolster your nesting knowledge.
Wood ducks emerging from a nesting box. – Photo credit: Jeff Bahls
Incidental Take Notice for Sheboygan County
MADISON, Wis. – A pipeline replacement project in Sheboygan County may result in the “incidental taking” of a rare snake under an authorization the Department of Natural Resources proposes to issue for the project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the overall population of the species at risk.