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VOL: 8 ISSUE: 852 - 28 DECEMBER 2013
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• Ice covers Wisconsin lakes |
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What was the biggest DNR news story of 2013?
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The Question: "What was the biggest DNR news story of 2013?"
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A look back at natural resources issues, highlights of 2013
MADISON - From the first winter free fishing weekend to a massive
wildfire in Douglas County, to the first year of expanded hunting in
state parks, to the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative, to the launch of a new
Department of Natural Resources free hunting and fishing mobile app and
a new Public Lands Atlas, here is a look back at the natural resources
issues and highlights of 2013. Choose one story for 2013 and tell us why
you believe it’s the biggest or most important DNR story of the year.
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It's Wolf Hunting Season again, with specifics and 'pay-close-attention-to' details
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2013 Wisconsin wolf season ends with closure of Zone 3, Dec. 23, 5 p.m
MADISON- Wisconsin's 2013 wolf hunting and trapping season ended
Monday, Dec. 23, 5 p.m. when the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources closed the last remaining zone open to wolf harvest.
Wolf Harvest Zone 3 is the sixth and last wolf harvest zone to be closed this season. All wolf harvest zones are now closed.
"The wolf harvest trend in Zone 3 has increased this weekend with
Zone 3 being the only remaining zone open in the state. After a slow
beginning to the season in Zone 3, hunting and trailing conditions were
favorable to higher hunter success. Therefore, with 12 wolves harvested
in the last two days, we felt it was important to close the season at
this point given the renewed pace of harvest and hunter success," said
Kurt Thiede, DNR Land Division Administrator.
"This has been a successful second season, and the harvest was well
distributed across the state. We are closing the wolf season now to
reduce the risk of exceeding our quota," said Thiede.
The state wolf harvest quota for Zone 3 was set at 71 wolves and the
closure process was initiated when wolf 64 was harvested on Dec. 21.
Wolf hunters and trappers are advised that all wolf hunting and trapping was closed statewide as of 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23.
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Candlelight ski and hike events kick off January 4, 2014 .. get your 'Snow Fun On!'
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Candlelight skis and hikes in Wisconsin state parks kick off Jan. 4
MADISON - People looking for an opportunity to break in their new
cross-country skis or snowshoes or just getting out on their
tried-and-true equipment will have plenty of opportunities this winter
with 27 candlelight skis, hikes or snowshoes scheduled at Wisconsin
state parks and other Department of Natural Resources properties.
Candlelight events kick of Jan. 4, 2014 with ski, hikes or snowshoes
scheduled for Blue Mound, Harrington Beach, and Mirror Lake state parks.
Events run through mid-February.
Once again this year, early snows have blanketed the entire state, so
most state parks and forests with ski trails have been able to groom
and track the trails. While most of the events include options for
skiing and hiking or snowshoeing, some trails are skiing only and some
are hiking or snowshoeing only.
People can check on the details of each event by going to the DNR website and searching keyword candlelight and by contacting the property.
Many of the events held throughout the winter include additional
activities such as bonfires, and hot chocolate and other refreshments
may be available for sale. Some events offer grills for cooking food or
roasting marshmallows. Some properties have warming shelters that are
open for the events. Many of the events are organized by the friends
groups of the parks, which provide much of the volunteer labor for the
events.
Candlelight events have become some of the most popular winter
activities at Wisconsin state park properties. More than 1,000 people
turned out for a candlelight event at Blue Mound State Park last
January, when the park also dedicated its new "Friends Shelter;" more
than 450 hikers and snowshoers showed up for the Rib Mountain
candlelight hike; and a record 1,500 skier, hikers and snowshoers turned
out for the candlelight event at the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle
Moraine State Forest.
Events may be cancelled in case of inclement weather or due to poor trail conditions - remember to check before you go.
Read more here:
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- Paul Holtan, Wisconsin state parks, forests, trails recreation public affairs manager - (608) 267-7517
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