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Young anglers can receive free instruction at 30th Annual Kids' Fishing ClinicsMILWAUKEE - Kids 15 years and younger can mark the arrival of spring by attending free fishing clinics on Saturday, April 12, at several lagoons and ponds in Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha counties. Clinics will be held every hour beginning at 9 a.m. with the last clinic starting at 2 p.m."These clinics give kids a chance to learn about fishing, especially those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to find out what fishing is all about," said Matt Coffaro, DNR statewide urban fisheries biologist. "And it's just a great opportunity for kids to get outside away from the electronics, get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors and all it has to offer." Members of local fishing clubs organize the clinics, and instruction includes fishing techniques, equipment use, knot tying, safety rules and fish identification. In spite of the unseasonably cold spring weather, the fishing instruction portion of the clinics will take place even if there is still ice cover. "For 30 years, sport fishing groups have been the heart and muscle of this program," Coffaro noted. "They do an outstanding job of teaching kids the basics of fishing and that fishing is fun. None of this works without the dedication of the volunteers." The Department of Natural Resources and the Hunger Task Force Fish Hatchery will stock fish in the urban waters before the kids' clinics are held. Fishing equipment is provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own rod and reel if possible. Adult anglers are reminded that from March 8 through April 25, urban fishing waters are restricted to fishing by juveniles 15- years-old and younger and certain disabled anglers. Urban fishing waters are small lakes and ponds under 25 acres that are continuously and cooperatively managed with a municipality. The 2014 - 2015 fishing regulations list urban waters with these special regulations. The rule is designed to give young anglers and anglers with disabilities an opportunity to fish close to home before competition from adults limits their chances to catch fish. Read more here: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Helping the helpers: DNR Secretary Stepp unveils 'Keep Wildlife Wild' initiativeMADISON -- Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp today launched a multi-agency partnership dedicated to helping citizens understand how to best help their wildlife neighbors.The initiative is called "Keep Wildlife Wild," and Stepp says the partnership is built upon the best part of Wisconsin. "Wisconsin is filled with people who want to help, who want to do the right thing for wild animals," Stepp says. "That's what makes this state great." However, Stepp says, well-intentioned citizens may not understand how best to help a wild animal when viewed as possibly being injured or orphaned and in need of some kind of human intervention. "The top option is to leave an animal that is not injured in its natural world - where it lives," Stepp said. "If you see an animal and you can see it is injured, please do not touch the animal and call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or the DNR for help." Stepp said chances are in many cases the animal may not need any assistance from humans, but people sometimes equate what a human may need to what an animal may need. "While the intention is admirable and generally comes from a core value for compassion, the reality is such help could cause harm to a wild animal or break up a wildlife family," Stepp said. "No one wants that to happen - especially the people who want to help." The Keep Wildlife Wild initiative is intended to help prevent unfortunate situations that may result in unintended consequences to wild animals or the people trying to help. "This is a good time to review these important points about our wildlife with your family, too, as our wild animals about to start having their young," Stepp said. "Observing wildlife is a fun and exciting outdoor event you can enjoy with your family and friends." Joining the DNR in this long-term public outreach effort include the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology and several licensed Wisconsin wildlife rehabilitators from the Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council. . Online information, social media messaging, Project Wild curriculum, and public appearances by licensed wildlife rehabilitators and DNR experts are just a few of the outreach activities as the initiative will use. "We'll be issuing more information about how Wisconsin citizens can help Keep Wildlife Wild in Wisconsin, and how to help when help is really needed," Stepp said. Read more: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Friday, April 4, 2014
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