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County Deer Advisory Councils will provide great opportunity for local input and deer herd management throughout Wisconsin
MADISON -- Planning for the 2015 deer hunting season is underway, and
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Conservation
Congress encourage anyone interested in discussing their local deer
herd to attend a County Deer Advisory Council meeting this fall.Each CDAC will meet in September, October, and December to determine a three-year deer population goal of increase, decrease, or stabilize. "County Deer Advisory Councils will give folks the opportunity to become directly involved in managing deer in their county," said Kevin Wallenfang, DNR big game ecologist. "The creation of CDACs is something that has never been done before - we're anxious and excited to be working with a wide range of stakeholders." In 2014, council meetings will be held at designated locations in all 72 counties. Meeting locations will be arranged locally, and all will begin at 7 p.m. Each council is made up of members who represent various stakeholder groups impacted by deer, including hunters, tourism, agriculture, forestry and others. Each county's meetings will be chaired by a Conservation Congress delegate. DNR County Deer Advisory Councils are part of an effort to provide for more public input on deer management issues and give stakeholders greater responsibility in managing local deer numbers. Council meetings will develop recommendations to the DNR regarding deer population objectives in their respective county, antlerless quotas, and season structure options. Through their participation, CDAC members and meeting participants will be given a direct stake in managing Wisconsin's deer herd. Three meetings will be held this fall, as will happen every three years, to develop deer herd population objective recommendations to the department. Councils will meet each spring to develop antlerless deer harvest quotas for deer hunting seasons and consider various strategies to meet population objectives. Local department staff will be on hand to present information and answer any questions and discuss possible strategies for managing the local deer herd. Those unable to attend a local meeting will be able to view meeting agendas and minutes on the department's website. To find a meeting location in your area [PDF] and learn more about County Deer Advisory Councils, visit WDNR web site and search keyword CDAC. Deer hunters and those interested in helping manage their local deer herd are encouraged to check out the frequently asked questions [PDF] document for any questions regarding councils. To view a more general FAQ page, visit WDNR web site and search keyword deer. For more information contact:
The Question:
"Do you think the new County Deer Advisory Councils will improve deer management in Wisconsin?" WHAT do YOU think of this? VOTE YOUR OPINION |
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2014 Wisconsin wild rice harvest season outlook
MADISON -
Reports on the abundance of wild rice across northern Wisconsin vary for
the 2014 ricing season, but the season outlook is generally fair,
according to state and tribal biologists. Overall, rice maturity will be
later due to this year's weather patterns, and rice found within river
systems may be maturing slightly earlier than rice found within lakes
and flowages.
"Harvesting wild rice is a great way to obtain a local, healthy food source while enjoying the outdoors with friends and family," said Jason Fleener, wetland habitat specialist for the Department of Natural Resources. "Those hoping to find ripe rice during Labor Day weekend may have to do some homework to find areas where rice is ready for harvest." The 2013 wild rice season resulted in a statewide harvest near the long-term average at over 30 pounds of green rice per trip. Very few waters will contain rice that is mature for harvest by the end of August. Many waters may reach peak rice maturity later into September this year. Scouting and research will be the key to finding good rice beds that are ready at the right time, Fleener said. Waters that were productive in recent years may be producing less rice due to a number of factors, such as nutrient cycling and changes in water flow, water levels, water quality, weather, and wave action. Waters that were once poor rice producers may be good this year. Speaking to local ricers or rice finishers is a good way to find out when rice is ready for harvesting. Wild rice is considered ripe when it begins to fall off the stalk with little effort stroking the flails (ricing sticks) across the rice plants. If very little rice is falling with gentle effort, ricers should consider finding a new area to harvest, or consider returning at a later time to prevent damage to rice beds that are not mature. Wild Rice waters are divided into two separate categories for harvest: date-regulated and non-date-regulated. A total of 51 date-regulated lakes are located within the Chippewa Indian Ceded Territory in off-reservation areas in the northern part of the state. One exception is Lake Noquebay in Marinette County, a date-regulated lake outside of the Ceded Territory. Opening harvest dates for date-regulated waters are determined jointly by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and tribal officials. The season will last 60 consecutive days on these waters, and all date-regulated waters will be posted at boat landings and access points at least 24 hours in advance of opening day. Lake openers and a list of date-regulated lakes will be posted on the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission's Wild Rice website at least 24 hours prior to season openers. This webpage also provides rice abundance information for each body of water listed, based on aerial and ground survey information from this summer. Lake openings will be updated regularly throughout the harvest season. Several date-regulated waters are expected to be closed for the 2014 season due to an absence or lack of rice. Closures are necessary to protect and replenish seed stock to help promote rice growth in future years. Ricers may encounter other recreationalists on the water, including anglers, boaters, and early season teal hunters. Boaters are encouraged to respect rice beds by creating no wake in the vicinity of these beds and avoiding direct contact when possible. For more information regarding wild rice licensing and harvest regulations, visit the WDNR web site and search keywords wild rice.Those interested in receiving wild rice updates by email may sign up online. Read More Here ... For More Information Contact:
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Wisconsin wolf social survey results now available on Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website
MADISON - The results of a statewide social survey on attitudes
toward wolves are now available on the Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources' website.
Participants from throughout Wisconsin took part in the department's survey. With a large scope and cross-section of respondents, the department was able to gather a great deal of information regarding attitudes toward wolves in Wisconsin. These survey data provide an important piece of information, and will be used in conjunction with other data and public input to help inform Wisconsin's wolf management decisions. The department would like to acknowledge the Wolf Advisory Committee, thousands of survey respondents, and a number of stakeholders and volunteers throughout Wisconsin for their continued involvement and assistance with wolf management in Wisconsin. The "Public Attitudes towards Wolves and Wolf Management in Wisconsin [PDF]" social survey data are available on the department website. For more information, visit WDNR web site and search keywords gray wolf. The survey results can be found within the "publications and reports" section. The report is in draft format, and an external group of researchers will be asked to review it prior to finalization to ensure unbiased methods and results. READ MORE HERE ... FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
DSORe eNews Vol.9 Issue S935
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