 |
Step-up and give your input; waterfowl season hearings, input sought early; be an early bird.
photo c. WDNR ©2013 |
Input sought at early August waterfowl season meetings and hearings
MADISON – People can learn about and provide input on the 2013
Wisconsin waterfowl hunting seasons at a series of meeting and public
hearings that begin Aug. 3.
“As we do each year during this time, we request that those with a
stake in waterfowl hunting provide input on the upcoming seasons during
our public meetings and hearings,” said Kent Van Horn, Department of
Natural Resources waterfowl ecologist. “It’s important we hear from
folks whether they want to reaffirm support for past season dates or are
looking for something different. Plus we encourage people to attend,
even if they are not concerned with specific regulations. It’s a good
way to learn about waterfowl in the state.”
The meetings are an opportunity to hear the latest on waterfowl
management and population status. After a review, DNR will use public
input to inform the proposed waterfowl hunting season that will be
recommended to the Natural Resources Board in mid-August.
In addition to potential annual changes in season timing and daily
bag limits, wildlife officials are proposing increases to the number of
lakes available for open water duck hunting for the 2013 season and
changes to the Horicon Canada goose zone for the 2014 season. These
proposals will be presented and comments taken during these meetings.
The DNR’s proposed waterfowl seasons will be available for viewing
online Aug. 5, after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases federal
regulatory options, at the DNR website, search keyword waterfowl.
The public is invited to attend the following:
Post-Flyway DNR Public Meeting
- Saturday, Aug. 3, Stevens Point - 1 p.m., Holiday Inn-Stevens Point , 1001 Amber Ave.
Public Hearings (all begin at 7 p.m.)
- Monday, Aug. 5, La Crosse - State Office Bldg, Rooms B-19 and B-20, 3550 Mormon Coulee Road
- Tuesday, Aug. 6, Rice Lake - Days Inn , 1710 South Main St.
- Wednesday, Aug. 7, Appleton - Agricultural Services Center, Main conference room, 3369 West Brewster St.
- Thursday, Aug. 8, Pewaukee - Wildwood Lodge, N14 W24121 Tower Place
Natural Resources Board Meeting
- Wednesday, Aug. 14, Baraboo - 8:30 a.m. , Clarion Hotel & Convention Center 626 W. Pine St.
People who are unable to attend a meeting or hearing, comments can be send comments via email, phone or U.S. mail before midnight, Thursday, Aug. 8, to:
James Christopoulos
Bureau of Wildlife Management
Wisconsin DNR
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
--
or by phone at 608-261-6458 or email.
When submitting a comment on the waterfowl seasons, please specify
which zone(s) you are referring to or considering, including any other
information you think may be helpful to better characterize your season
preferences.
For more information on meeting and hearing dates, or waterfowl in Wisconsin, search the DNR website for keyword waterfowl.
Read more here:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
- James Christopoulos - (608) 261-6458
|
|
When you LEAVE a COMMENT & YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS, you are entered into the drawing - for a ZipVac
portable vacuum sealer starter kit, complete with a rechargeable pump, a
hand-operated pump and reusable, resealable storage bags. 
No comments:
Post a Comment
We welcome your civil and thoughtful comments and participation.