DSORe eNews Vol.9 Issue S928

VOL: 9 ISSUE: 928 - 12 JULY 2014

• Join Hunting Works for Wisconsin to help promote hunting • Multi-species fishing is going strong now on Lake Superior, the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage, Wisconsin River and Lake DuBay • Jeff scores walleyes, crappies and channel cats on Lake DuBay • Dan canoes the Kickapoo and fishes trout in Vernon County

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INSTANT SURVEY VOTE ON - POLL s928 Is Wisconsin doing enough to protect surface water quality? The Question: "Is Wisconsin doing enough to protect surface water quality?" WHAT do YOU think of this? VOTE YOUR OPINION photo c. WDNR ©2014 Public invited to share priorities for water quality standards MADISON - Where should state environmental officials focus efforts to protect surface water quality in Wisconsin over the next three years? State officials are seeking public input on 22 water quality standard topics for Wisconsin lakes and rivers related to the protection of public health, recreation, fish and other aquatic communities. This process, which occurs every three years, is called the triennial standards review. The topics under consideration address things such as levels of pollutants, algae and nutrients as well as guidance for implementing water quality criteria. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is proposing to revise some existing standards because of new information on certain contaminants and to reflect changes in federal or state regulations. Also under consideration is the development of standards for certain emerging contaminants that may need to be monitored and controlled to protect people and the environment. A public hearing will be held on July 30, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. This hearing is for citizens to comment on or ask questions about the process and the topics presented. Anyone who would like to participate is invited to join online through a webinar using the link posted on the DNR website, or in person at the State Natural Resources Building, 101 S. Webster St., Madison, in Room 313 after signing in at the visitor's desk. Questions or comments on the triennial standards review process should be directed to Ashley Beranek by calling 608-267-9603, e-mailing ashley.beranek@wisconsin.gov, or mailing to Wisconsin DNR WT/3, PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. READ MORE HERE:

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MARK LA BARBERA Co-chairman of Hunting Works for Wisconsin invites listeners to join this new pro-hunting organization CAPTAIN ROGER LAPENTER Proprietor of Anglers All in Ashland, Wisconsin says smallmouth fishing is on fire on Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay ERV KELLER Fishing guide reports the water is finally warming up and fishing is picking up for walleye, crappie and muskie on the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage PHIL SCHWEIK Owner of Hooksetters Guide Service reports good mixed-bag action on the Wisconsin River and its flowages in Portage and Marathon counties MADISON OUTDOORS REPORT - Heard exclusively on FM 100.5 ESPN, ESPNWISCONSIN.COM AND PODCASTS: SPONSORED by Pappas Trading Post RON BAREFIELD McFarland guide reports on fishing action on the Madison Chain and Wisconsin River Segment sponsor: Pappas Trading Post

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Read past and participate in the current, Deer Hunter Survey; a valued Wisconsin deer management tool photo c. WDNR ©2014 DNR publishes most recent wildlife surveys with help from citizens MADISON -- As part of a regular annual monitoring of wildlife in Wisconsin, state wildlife officials have published the latest wildlife surveys focusing on different species around the state. "These surveys are part of our yearly efforts to keep track of wildlife and to use that data to inform management decisions," said Brian Dhuey, database and survey manager for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. "The different surveys look at a variety of wildlife such as deer, bear, grouse and other non-game species to monitor how the populations are doing." Many of these surveys are a direct result from citizens who report wildlife sightings and record their observations online. The Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey is one of the more popular surveys for citizen input. The website lets hunters and nature observers alike to record the location, time, and quantity of deer and other Wisconsin wildlife they see while outdoors. At the end of each survey season, participants are emailed a personal report detailing all recorded wildlife sightings that year. Other annual surveys focus on eagles, winter severity on deer, spring and fall turkey hunts and even rare carnivore observations. The full list of 15 surveys can be found by searching the DNR website for wildlife reports. Read More Here ... For More Information Contact: Brian Dhuey, wildlife database and survey manager - (608) 221-6342

Deadlines for various outdoor activies await your attention photo c. Dan Small Outdoors, LLC., ©2014 Hunters, trappers and sturgeon spearers reminded that Aug. 1 is deadline for many season applications MADISON - Aug. 1 marks a key deadline for many hunters, trappers and spearers in Wisconsin as fall approaches. Those planning to participate in fall turkey, Canada geese, bobcat, fisher, otter, wolf or Upriver Lakes sturgeon seasons must have their permit applications submitted by noon Aug. 1. Permit applications can be purchased through the Online Licensing Center on the DNR website, at all authorized license agents, at DNR Service Centers (Hours for service centers vary; check the DNR website for service center days and hours of operation; DNR Service Centers are not open on Saturdays), or by calling toll-free 1-877-LICENSE (1-877-945-4236). Fall turkey There will be approximately 96,700 wild turkey permits available to hunters for the fall 2014 turkey hunting season - the same number of permits offered in 2013. Please note that this number is preliminary and may be revised following review. Any fall turkey permits remaining after the initial drawing will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Aug. 23. Leftover fall turkey permits will be sold by zone until sold out or the season ends. Hunters who receive fall turkey permits in Zones 1-5 will be able to fill their unused permits during the extended season in the zone where the permits were issued. Season dates are as follows: Sept. 13 to Nov. 20 for all seven of Wisconsin's turkey management zones; an extended fall turkey season for Zones 1-5 from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31. Canada geese The Natural Resources Board will set waterfowl season dates at its Aug. 13 meeting. It is important to note that Horicon zone hunters no longer need to apply in advance for hunting tags. Hunters in this zone will simply need to indicate their zone preference when they purchase a license. Licenses are available for purchase at any time prior to hunting. Season dates for waterfowl vary annually and will not be available until the Natural Resources Board acts in August. Bobcat, fisher and otter The approved quotas for bobcat, fisher and otter will be available on the DNR web page in late July - no major changes are expected from last year. An additional Southern bobcat zone (all of Wis. south of Hwy 64) has been approved for 2014. Those interested in hunting and/or trapping bobcats will need to apply to a specific zone (north or south) and time period (period 1 or 2) for the upcoming season. Bobcat applicant preference points will continue as in the past. Final permit numbers will be known in August and drawings for all three species will take place in late August or early September. Season dates are as follows: bobcat hunting and trapping: Period 1: Oct. 18 to Dec. 25; Period 2: Dec. 26 to Jan. 31, 2015; fisher (trapping only): Oct. 18 through Dec. 31; and otter (trapping only): North Zone Nov. 2, 2013 through April 30, 2014; Central & South zones Nov. 2, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Wolf The total wolf quota has been set at 156, but the quota available to state-licensed hunters and trappers may be adjusted depending on state response to tribal declarations. The Department will maintain a 10-to-1 license-to-quota ratio. One-half of available permits will be issued randomly among all permit applicants and the second half will be issued through a cumulative preference point drawing. Successful applicants will be notified by letter and may also check their drawing status through the DNR website or any licensing agent. It is the applicants responsibility to know their drawing status. Applicants who are not successful in the drawing will be awarded a preference point toward future drawings. Wolf season will begin in all zones on Oct. 15 and run until the zone is closed by DNR or the last day of February, whichever occurs first. The department has the authority to close hunting zones when quotas are met or if deemed biologically necessary. Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing season Sturgeon spearers have until Aug. 1 to apply for a 2015 Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing lottery tag or preference point. Participation in the Upriver Lakes sturgeon spearing season on Lakes Butte des Morts, Winneconne and Poygan is controlled through a lottery. Those selected in the lottery will be notified by Oct. 1 that they have been authorized to purchase a license and participate in the 2015 Upriver season (this tag must be purchased before Oct. 31). Group lottery applications of up to four persons will be accepted. Each group will carry the preference points of the group member with the fewest points. Group applications must be made online through the online licensing center. Spearers who apply for but are not authorized to purchase an Upriver Lakes license will receive a preference point toward the following lottery, and can purchase a license to participate in the Lake Winnebago spearing season that runs at the same time. READ MORE HERE ... FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Rappe, DNR permit sales coordinator - (608) 261-6441 Scott Walter, DNR upland wildlife ecologist - (608) 267-7861 Kent Van Horn, DNR migratory game bird ecologist - (608) 266-8841 John Olson, DNR furbearer ecologist - (715) 685-2934 David MacFarland, DNR large carnivore specialist - (715) 365-8917 Ryan Koenigs, DNR fisheries biologist - (920) 303-5450

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