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If there is a crossbow season next year in Wisconsin, will you hunt deer with a crossbow?
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Should the discovery of asbestos stop Gogebic Taconite from mining in Northern Wisconsin?
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The Question: "Should the discovery of asbestos stop Gogebic Taconite from mining in Northern Wisconsin?"
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Asbestos fibers found in rock of proposed Wisconsin min
READ MORE FROM THE WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL
On Oct. 7, reporter Lee Bergquist wrote in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Asbestos mineral fibers have been found in a rock sample at the site
of a proposed iron ore mine by the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources.M/
The agency said Monday that asbestos was confirmed by the
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey recently after a DNR
geologist visiting the site last spring suspected the rock contained
telltale fibers of the known carcinogen.
The findings are sure to figure into the ongoing controversy over
Gogebic Taconite's proposed $1.5 billion iron ore mine in Ashland and
Iron counties, especially after the company said earlier this year it
didn't believe asbestos was present in the rock.
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Blogger shares how she got started hunting and trapping as a youngster and offers advice for introducing kids to the outdoors
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STEVE MORTENSON
Fishing pro announces the debut of his new TV series, Anglin’ Adventures, and reports great fall action on Lake Winnebago for bass and white bass
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Deaths this year among ATV-UTV users highest since 2009
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Wardens urge safety: 2013 fatalities among ATV-UTV riders hit 18
All-terrain and utility-terrain vehicle operators preparing to ride
this weekend are urged to operate with safety as their highest priority,
the state’s ATV administrator said today as this week’s death of an ATV
operator driving on a state trail in Sawyer County pushed Wisconsin's
total ATV-UTV user fatalities to 18.
Conservation Warden Todd Schaller, also the DNR chief of the Bureau
of Law Enforcement's Recreation Enforcement and Education Section, says
the death total is the highest since 2009 and serves as a tragic
reminder to all ATV and UTV users to think safety at all times.
“Wardens anticipate even more ATV and UTV use this weekend as hunters
hit the woods and trail riders are out enjoying the emerging fall
colors. This is a very popular season in Wisconsin and we want everyone
to have a lot of fun – and to be able to share stories of their fun at
the end of the day,” Schaller says. “People ask me what is causing these
tragedies. There are three common factors that link these fatalities:
speed, lack of a helmet and alcohol use.”
Schaller says there were 18 ATV user fatalities for all of 2009 – a
total Wisconsin matched this week with three months left in the year.
So far this year, the victims have ranged in ages 9 – 77. The
majority were not Wisconsin safety-certified nor wearing a helmet. And
roughly half had alcohol intake as a possible factor. In a couple of
cases, the victims were operating the machines in tight circles while
spinning and rolling and were ejected.
“Eighteen fatalities is 18 too many. These have been tragic, painful
losses for families and friends of these victims. Let’s work together to
keep the rest of the year safe on ATVs and UTVs – whether you are
operating on public lands or private properties,” Schaller says.
Another thing for ATV-UTV operators to know is the type of the lands
they are traveling. Are they public, state, federal, private -- find
out. "And take the time to contact the appropriate office in charge of
those areas to make sure ATV or UTV use is allowed," Schaller says.”
ATV riding is a growing sport. But that's not all these machines are used for.
"You'll see these vehicles used for work on farms and larger
properties,” Schaller says. “While as much fun as these vehicles can be
to use, it is essential to remember they have motors and must be
operated with safety.”
Schaller and the Wisconsin DNR wardens ask ATV-UTV users to always remember these safety tips:
- Ride with a safety mindset
- Slow down
- Ride under control
- Practice “Zero Alcohol” -- refrain from drinking any alcohol until you’re home and done riding for the day.
"The wardens want everyone to enjoy Wisconsin's outdoors in any
season. Have fun, but stay safe by practicing these safety tips,"
Schaller says.
Riders also are encouraged to visit the DNR website to learn more about safety tips, the latest in ATV laws and more.
Or go to the WDNR website and search: ATV
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