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Crossbow license required for all crossbow hunters starting in 2014
MADISON - With
bonus antlerless permit sales and archery and crossbow seasons just
around the corner, license sales have begun to increase. Crossbow
hunters are reminded that they will need to purchase a different license
than in previous years.
New laws have established two kinds of deer hunting licenses applicable to archery and crossbow seasons. A crossbow license will allow hunting deer and small game with a crossbow. An archer license will only allow hunting with what is typically considered archery gear - a bow drawn and held through the effort of the person releasing it (this excludes crossbows). Under the new law, those who wish to hunt with a crossbow must purchase a crossbow license. "In the past, hunters age 65 or older and those with permits for hunters with disabilities could hunt with a crossbow after purchasing an archer license," said DNR wildlife regulation policy specialist Scott Loomans. "Under the new law, they will need to purchase a crossbow hunting license. We want to remind people of this change and make sure they buy the right license." Hunters may also purchase a crossbow/archer upgrade in addition to a single crossbow or archer license. This reduced price license option will allow hunters to hunt with both a bow and crossbow, but will not include an extra set of tags. Conservation patron licenses include an archer and crossbow license. "People do ask us why there are separate license types," said DNR lands division administrator Kurt Thiede. "It was a compromise reached between people who were interested in allowing more crossbow use and those who wanted to move forward a bit more slowly with the new opportunity. The department will be sure to evaluate the crossbow season, talk to hunters, and make sure folks are satisfied with how things are going." Crossbow licenses are currently on sale through WDNR website keyword license, or at participating license sales locations throughout Wisconsin. Hunters are encouraged to check out the frequently asked questions page for more information regarding rule changes. The FAQ feature provides brief responses to a wide variety of deer hunting questions, ranging from deer management unit boundaries to antlerless permits. To view the FAQ page, visit WDNR website and search keyword deer. Those interested in receiving email updates regarding crossbow deer hunting can sign up to receive occasional email reminders about season dates, regulations and other important information. Visit dnr.wi.gov and click on the email icon near the bottom of the page for subscribe for updates for DNR topics, then follow the prompts and select the Crossbow Deer Hunting distribution list. Read More Here ... For More Information Contact:
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Smokey Bear turns 70 on August 9
MADISON - Smokey
says he is ready for 70 more years of preventing wildfires as the star
of the nation's longest-running public service advertising campaign. Who
knows Smokey Bear? An Ad Council survey says 97 percent of adults know
Smokey Bear and 3 out of 4 adults can recite (without hint or prompt)
Smokey's most powerful message: Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.
So powerful is that message fire experts say Smokey has helped reduce the number of acres lost every year to wildfires from roughly 22 million in 1944 (when Smokey started his campaign) to an average of 6.7 million annually today. Yet, Smokey's message remains as relevant today as 70 years ago because wildfire prevention remains a critical issue and people are still the number one cause of forest fires. Plus, as Smokey's birthday candles are being prepared, wildfire crews are working hard suppressing forest fires in the western United States. Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources recently sent a 20-person wildfire hand-crew of members from various government agencies to Boise, Idaho, to assist with the wildfire suppression efforts. Another 6-person DNR hand-crew also is on its way to the state of Oregon. They will become part of another 20-member wildfire hand-crew to assist with fire-fighting efforts in western states. Also, several single resources or overhead positions have been mobilized this past weekend to assist in the western fire situation. "We are always prepared for the weather to take a turn for the worst, but if we do not find ourselves in a critical fire situation at home, we most certainly are willing to send resources to areas of the country in need," DNR Wildfire Prevention Specialist Catherine Koele says. "This is a two-way street. We send help to other states when requested. And, if we are facing needs in times of emergencies, we also will get that extra assistance in return." Wisconsin's peak fire season typically occurs in the spring shortly after the snow-cover disappears. This also is the time landowners are outside conducting property clean-up and choosing to burn ground materials instead of composting or recycling. "Many people think that lightening starts most wildfires. In fact, 9 out of 10 wildfires nationwide are started by humans," Koele said. "Wildfires sparked by humans in Wisconsin are most commonly caused by debris or trash burning on windy days. The easiest way to prevent these fires is to simply obtain a burn permit and follow the rules." Other common wildfire causes include:
Smokey is giving out bear hugs online, using #SmokeyBearHug. He's also directing fans to the Smokey Bear website, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter for more information about wildfire prevention. READ MORE HERE ... FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
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