DSORe eNews Vol.9 Issue s917

VOL: 9 ISSUE: 917 - 26 APRIL 2014

• Winter was kind to grouse and woodcock • Kids will love CBH Outdoor Skills Camp TO ENTER CONTEST 100 words or less: "Why you should be selected to attend the Outdoors Skills Camp." Mention: Outdoor Skills Camp giveaway Send Entry to: outdoorsradio@gmx.com • Dan reports on his first-season turkey hunt • Expert video drives Driven TV

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INSTANT SURVEY VOTE ON - POLL s917 How do you rate trout fishing in Wisconsin? The Question: "How do you rate trout fishing in Wisconsin?" WHAT do YOU think of this. VOTE YOUR OPINION photo c. The Stream of Time ©2014 Len Harris DNR plans to stock more than 316,000 catchable-size trout in inland waters MADISON - More than 316,000 catchable size trout are being stocked in dozens of inland trout waters across Wisconsin before the May 3 inland fishing season opener. A list of waters receiving fish and how many were planned for stocking is now available online. "Continuing ice cover on the lakes and difficult conditions at the lake access are delaying some of the planned stocking this year, but we're still hoping to have everything done by the May 3 opener," says David Giehtbrock, Department of Natural Resources statewide fish production manager. Read More...

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PAT REEVE Co-host of Driven TV talks about his new book, Trophy Whitetails with Pat & Nicole Reeve and provides a behind-the-scenes peek at his TV show GARY ZIMMER Coordinating biologist for the Ruffed Grouse Society, reports grouse came through the winter in good shape, thanks to deep roosting snow MARK NISSEN Director of the CBH Outdoor Skills Camp in Cable, Wisconsin announces the camp schedule and activities for summer 2014. MADISON OUTDOORS REPORT - Heard exclusively on FM 100.5 ESPN, ESPNWISCONSIN.COM AND PODCASTS: SPONSORED by Bennetts Meadowood Country Club DUFFY KOPF Jiffy, HT and Nebulus pro-staffer reports slow panfish action on the Madison chain, but good walleye and sauger action on Lake Wisconsin. Segment sponsor: Bennett’s Meadowood Country Club

Dan Small Outdoors Radio -- EVENTS CALENDAR • FISHING CONTESTS: Find them ALL online: @ American Fishing Contests • RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY BANQUETS & EVENTS: ONLINE INFO: • MILFORD HILLS ACTIVITIES & EVENTS: ONLINE INFO • WISCONSIN FNRA Banquets: ONLINE INFO • JSOnline: OUTDOORS - w/ Paul Smith - Activities & Events: ONLINE INFO

DMAP enrollment begins April 29 photo c. WDNR ©2014 Deer Management Assistance Program enrollment begins April 29 MADISON - Enrollment for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Deer Management Assistance Program will begin April 29, 2014. DMAP provides habitat and herd management assistance to landowners interested in managing their property for deer and other wildlife. DNR wildlife and forestry professionals will work with participants to develop consistent and realistic goals for their property. In return, participants will share information, collect biological and observational data and attend annual meetings and workshops. DMAP will offer three levels of participation: Level one (no minimum acreage requirement; no fee/three years) Level two (160 acre minimum; $75/three years) Level three (640 acre minimum; $150/three years) Level one is intended for landowners interested in learning more about DMAP before deciding to apply for a higher level of enrollment. There is no deadline for enrolling at level one -- participants will receive habitat and herd management information, annual program reports and invitations to regional DMAP meetings and workshops. Participants at level two will receive the above benefits, but will also receive eligibility for reduced-price antlerless tags, an on-site visit from local DNR wildlife and forestry staff and a property management plan. Level three benefits include, in addition to those granted in levels one and two, assistance with population monitoring, habitat evaluations and additional site visits as needed. To be eligible for participation in levels two and three in 2014, landowners must apply by May 30, 2014. Landowners with property within one-half mile of one another may choose to form a group cooperative. Cooperatives are a great way for interested parties to qualify at a higher DMAP level, minimize participation costs and benefit from the consistent application of management practices over a larger area. Enrollment in DMAP is also an option for public lands that may require specialized deer herd and habitat management attention. Public land managers interested in receiving more information should contact the DMAP coordinator. In 2014, all level one applications will be accepted for enrollment. However, enrollment in levels two and three will be limited. Applications received in 2014 but not accepted in levels two or three will automatically be enrolled at level one and will be processed for enrollment in higher levels beginning in 2015. Interested landowners may apply via a MyDMAP online application system that will go live on the DNR website beginning April 29 or by requesting a hard-copy and mailing it to Bob Nack, DNR DMAP coordinator, PO Box 7921, Madison WI 53707-7921. For more information search the DNR website for keyword DMAP. Read more here: FOR MORE INFORMATION: Bob Nack, DMAP Coordinator - (608) 264-613

Join the Milwaukee Riverkeeper for the 19th Annual Spring River Cleanup photo c. Milwaukee Riverkeeper ©2014 Milwaukee River Spring Cleanup Saturday April 26 Each year Milwaukee Riverkeeper mobilizes thousands of volunteers that work to remove several tons of trash from rivers in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Come be a part of the action and participate in our 19th Annual Spring River Cleanup! When? Saturday, April 26th, 2014 from 9:00am-Noon Where? Come out to one of our 50 sites throughout Greater Milwaukee. See our LIST OF SITES or our MAP OF SITES to find out where you can get involved. How? We provide the bags, gloves, and FREE T-SHIRTS and YOU provide the hands and energy to pick up trash, litter, and the interesting and sometimes bizarre pieces of garbage that find their way into our beautiful river system. Grab a garbage bag and let's clean some river! Register! Click here to go to the registration page! Registration for your site is not required, but it helps us plan for how many supplies to distribute. Become a River Rock Star! On April 26th you are helping us to cleanup our rivers but we need your help to continue this work all year long. We are asking you to collect pledges for every bag of trash you collect during the cleanup! Every dollar you raise for Milwaukee Riverkeeper goes directly to our work of restoring streambanks, identifying pollution, and fighting for strong policies and enforcement of laws to keep our water clean. Together we are working to ensure a future where all people in the Milwaukee River Basin can enjoy clean drinking water and fishable, swimmable rivers. Send your collected pledges (pledge form) or self donation and personal contact information to Milwaukee Riverkeeper by May 10th, 2014. If you raise or give over $100 you will be entered in a drawing for a Milwaukee Riverkeeper Prize Package. This includes a $50 Screaming Tuna Gift Card and a ride on the Milwaukee Riverkeeper vessel for you and five of your friends with your own tour guide, Riverkeeper Cheryl Nenn! Trash Bash Celebrate the success of the cleanup with drinks, raffle prizes, and music by Lollycoogan! 12:30pm - 3:30pm Hoyt Pool Grand Hall 1800 N. Swan Blvd. Wauwatosa Read more: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Zac Driscoll - (414) 287-0207 ext.1

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