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VOL: 8 ISSUE: 842 - 19 OCTOBER 2013
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Should the discovery of asbestos stop Gogebic Taconite from mining in Northern Wisconsin?
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Could the California ban on lead ammunition happen in Wisconsin?
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The Question: "Could the California ban on lead ammunition happen in Wisconsin?"
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California Governor Vetoes New “Assault Weapon” Bill, Signs Lead Ammo Ban
California Governor Jerry Brown came to a decision regarding 18
firearm-related bills last Friday, October 11, including controversial
proposals which called for a ban on all semiautomatic rifles with
detachable magazines as well as the mandatory use of non-lead ammunition
for hunting.
Of the 18 bills, Governor Brown signed 11 and vetoed eight. Among
those signed were bills that required owners of long guns to obtain
safety certificates, outlaw magazine size conversion kits, and the lead
ammo ban.
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( Ed.Note: This image was compiled based upon the general
consensus of 'lead banning' images and discussion found online. Several
groups were approached for use of 'their images', but no responses came
through when needed. Thus, the reason for this compilation. It became
clear there was a rather biased 'lead banning sentiment', weighted
toward hunting and fishing lead usage.) |
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DAN DESSECKER
Director of conservation policy for the Ruffed Grouse Society reports on results of last week’s RGS National Hunt in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
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JEREMY MOORE
Creator of Dog Bone Products tells how and why to train a dog to hunt shed antlers and recover wounded deer
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KERRY SWENDSON
Proprietor of Deer Dummy shares advice for do-it-yourself venison processing
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Take
an active part in the development of Wisconsin's deer herd by
participating in the Annual Deer Trustee Report hearing and survey
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Public hearings on proposed Deer Trustee Report implementation rules begin Oct. 22
MADISON – The public is being reminded they will have an opportunity
to learn more about and comment on rules the Department of Natural
Resources is proposing to implement recommendations in the Deer Trustee Report at public hearings that will be held at 35 locations statewide [PDF] from Oct. 22 to Oct. 31.
To view a summary of the proposed rules, visit the WDNR site and search keywords deer trustee report.
The official comment period will run from Oct. 14 to Nov. 8. If
unable to attend a public hearing during this time, the public is
encouraged to complete a survey and submit comments online through the deer trustee report Web page.
Also available at this site are summaries of the action team
proposals upon which the proposed rules are largely based, videos, and
other information on the implementation process to date.
Read more here:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
- Eric Lobner, DNR Deer Trustee Report implementation coordinator - (608) 235-0860
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New year class Whooper chicks in preparation to taking-to-the-air, for future migratory treks
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Flock takes flight! Whooping crane migration underway
New flock of chicks to begin first migration down south through Wisconsin skies
HORICON, Wis. - Nine whooping crane chicks will soon take to the
skies and migrate to southeastern states at the end of October as
efforts continue to restore the endangered species to the eastern United
States.
The cranes, which are hatched and raised in captivity at the International Crane Foundation near Baraboo,
are reared by costumed biologists resembling cranes. The whooping crane
chicks are part of the direct autumn release project conducted by the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership,
a coalition of government agencies and non-profit organizations. These
chicks learn their migration route by following older birds that have
successfully migrated in the past.
In addition, following months of preparation and training, eight other whooping crane chicks were released from the White River Marsh State Wildlife Area
and began their migration journey behind an ultralight plane. On the
second day of October, winds were light, skies were clear and there was
no fog, which created ideal conditions for the flock to launch and begin
their way south, according to Operation Migration, a member partnership.
“We’re excited for the direct autumn release birds to take off and
hope the good weather holds for the ultra-light led birds. We’re looking
forward to following their first journey south to warmer weather,” said
Davin Lopez, whooping crane coordinator for the Department of Natural
Resources. “The DNR is once again pleased to be a part of the efforts to
restore whooping cranes to eastern North America.”
Every summer, whooping crane chicks are conditioned to follow the
ultralight aircraft. This year’s flock was raised in Maryland before
being brought to Wisconsin and trained to follow the plane as a
surrogate parent, according to Lopez. This technique repeatedly proves
effective because of the birds’ natural instinct to imprint on the first
creature that nurtures it.
The two release methods, conditioning the chicks to follow behind an
ultralight plane and directly releasing young birds as a group in the
company of adult birds, are being used to increase the odds that crane
chicks will successfully learn the migration routes, continue them in
subsequent years and behave like wild birds.
Migration can take anywhere from six to 16 weeks depending on the
exact route and weather conditions, Lopez says. First migration is one
of many critical life stages for the birds. Follow this year’s
ultralight flock and stay connected with their journey through the Operation Migration Website. For more updates on the other birds’ progress, visit the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership website.
Since 1999, DNR has played a major role in efforts to restore a migratory whooping crane
population in eastern North America. The department is a founding
member of the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership and the summer breeding
area is in Wisconsin, Lopez says.
Before these efforts to establish a flock in the eastern U.S. began,
only one migratory population of whooping cranes existed in the wild,
raising concerns that any catastrophic event could have completely
eliminated the species. There are now 101 whooping cranes in the eastern
migratory flock because of the partnership’s efforts and nearly 500
total including non-migratory flocks.
Oct. 31 online chat set for discussing whooping cranes
People who have more questions about cranes or are interested in the
release techniques and research can join the DNR and partners on Oct. 31
at noon for a live online chat exclusively discussing and answering
questions regarding whooping cranes. People from all over are encouraged
and welcomed to join in the conversation, Lopez says.
Partners participating in the online chat include Joan Garland, outreach coordinator for the International Crane Foundation, and Heather Ray, the associate director of development for Operation Migration.
To participate, visit the DNR home page, and look for the box on the right to enter the chat, or search the phrase ask the experts. Or join the conversation on DNR’s Facebook page, by clicking the Cover it Live Chat box on the top of the page
Read more here:
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
- Davin Lopez, DNR - (608) 266-0837
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