JANUARY 2013 VOLUME 40 NUMBER 1

Environmental Officials Find Good Compliance with First Year of Ballast Water Regulations

ADISON – Good news on the of Science and the Coast In the meantime, waterfront: the state’s first full Guard. DNR’s permit and certification in- the ballast water Myear of inspections of ocean- clude additional conditions to protect wa- exchange that Wis- going and Great Lakes ships arriving in ter quality, such as the open ocean water consin requires ports has found good compli- exchange or saltwater flushing, Ohm says. and that other ance with ballast water regulations and DNR had originally set limits on the Great Lakes states recent legal decisions have cleared the way number of living organisms allowed in bal- strongly support to more fully implement those regulations last water to be 100 times more protective has been very effec- to reduce the risk that ballast water will than the standard proposed by the IMO, tive at reducing the bring invasive species to Wisconsin, state but DNR reverted back to the IMO pro- risk of new intro- water quality officials say. posed standard after a study group of bal- ductions of aquatic Department of Natural Resources of- last water experts determined that there invasive species, ficials have approved general permits for was no commercially available technology Madsen says. “Since more than 300 vessels that include condi- that could treat ballast water to reach a the Saint Lawrence tions to protect water quality, such as re- standard 100 times more protective than Seaway Develop- quiring that oceangoing vessels perform the IMO standard and no way to measure ment Corporation open ocean water exchange or saltwater compliance with such a standard. began to require flushing. And DNR’s two inspectors – the In a separate ruling, Boldt accepted an exchange in 2006, only two in the Great Lake States – have agreement between DNR and the ocean- there have been no inspected more than 130 vessels since going shippers that pushes back the date documented cases of a new aquatic inva- May 2011, conducted training for shipping they are required to install treatment tech- sive species being introduced to the Great crews, and participated in ballast water nologies for ballast water, Ohm says. New Lakes system,” she says. research. ships were to have had that treatment DNR water leaders also continue to Ballast water in the United States is technology installed by 2012, and existing work on a regional and national basis to regulated by the U.S. Environmental Pro- ships by 2014; the judge approved pushing strengthen federal protections to avoid a tection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard, back the deadlines to Dec. 1, 2013 for new patchwork of regulation. While there is no but other Great Lakes states including vessels and to 2016 for existing vessels, the one national or bi-national regulatory body Wisconsin have put in place their own per- same as required by the U.S. Coast Guard, for ballast water, there have been efforts to mits over concerns the federal regulations or sooner if such treatment technology is coordinate on a bi-national basis. Sylvester were not protective enough. available and compatible for specific ves- is involved in the Great Lakes Ballast Wa- A decision by a state administrative sels. ter Collaborative, and Ken Johnson, DNR’s law judge late last month allowed Wiscon- Laura Madsen, who coordinates the Water Administrator, leads the Great sin to move ahead to amend its general ballast water program for DNR, says Lakes Commission. water quality permit for ballast water dis- that Wisconsin “is eager to see the Coast charges for those 300 vessels. The decision Guard start approving ballast water treat- also allowed Wisconsin to submit its water ment systems so that the systems can be quality certification, with additional water installed on ships, which we want to see quality conditions, to be included in EPA’s happen as soon as possible. It has been final federal permit regulating ballast wa- frustrating waiting on the technology to be ter discharges for large vessels. improved!” “We’re pleased with the recent legal de- cisions supporting our approach as offer- ing the best protection possible given the currently available treatment technology,” says Susan Sylvester, who leads the DNR Water Quality Bureau. Noting that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has identi- fied more than 50 species as high risk for invading and becoming established in the Great Lakes as a result of ballast water, Sylvester says that Wisconsin is “pleased to have these issues settled and turn our attention to fully implementing proactive efforts to reduce the risk of new invaders entering the Great Lakes or existing ones spreading.” National and state wildlife groups had sought contested case hearings against DNR relating to ballast water discharges from vessels to Wisconsin waters. Adminis- trative Law Judge Jeffrey D. Boldt on Nov. 29 rejected arguments advanced by the groups that DNR was required to estab- lish numeric water quality based effluent limitations on ballast water discharges, according to DNR attorney Judy Ohm, the lead attorney on the case. The judge concluded, among other find- Night Deer Hunting Update ings, that DNR’s decision to adopt the In- Page 3 ternational Maritime Organization stan- dard and not to impose additional water quality based effluent limitations was reasonable. The IMO standard is included in EPA’s vessel general permit, and is the same standard adopted by EPA’s Science Advisory Board, the National Academy WISCONSERVATION 2 January 2013

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WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE EMAIL OFFICE PHONE: Achievement Awards John Wagner 262-560-1230 [email protected] 800-897-4161 - Toll Free Banquet Advisory Ed Rollins 630-561-3099 [email protected] By-Laws Betty Borchert 920-688-3122 [email protected] FAX 608-635-2743 Calendar Lil Pipping 920-876-4312 [email protected] Dog Andrew Lewandowski 262-527-1988 [email protected] Education/Youth Ruth Ann Lee 608-635-2742 [email protected] WEB PAGE Endangered Resources Chuck Matyska 715-745-6382 [email protected] ADDRESS: Environmental/Wetlands Russ Hitz 715-632-2143 [email protected] Forest, Parks & Recreation Jerry Knuth 715-344-0017 [email protected] www.wiwf.org Great Lakes Fisheries Larry Freitag 920-458-4117 Great Lakes Fisheries/Lake Superior Connie Pribnow 715-774-3301 [email protected] Inland Fisheries Larry Vanderhoef 715-366-2453 OFFICE Membership Jack Nissen 262-370-8154 [email protected] ADDRESS: Scholarships Betty Borchert 920-688-3122 [email protected] W7303 County Road Shooting Range Bill Tollard 920-379-3429 Waterfowl John Wetzel 608-526-4238 [email protected] CS&Q Wildlife/State Affairs/Hunter Education Ralph Fritsch 715-850-2456 [email protected] Poynette, WI 53955-9690 Wisconservation Dan Gries 920-725-4092 [email protected] WISCONSERVATION 3 January 2013 WWF Welcomes Statement From DNR Secretary UW-Stevens Point Students Cathy Stepp on Judge Crabb’s Ruling on Tribal Night Hunting

he Department of Natural Re- court (or submit to arbitration) to resolve sources is pleased with U.S. the matter. The proper response cannot TDistrict Judge Barbara Crabb’s be for each side to decide on its own what decision that Wisconsin Chippewa tribes the law permits, particularly with an overstepped their authority when they issue like this one that involves public issued the authorization for hunting deer safety concerns. In these circumstances, at night with lights without state approv- it is essential that the parties exercise al. The DNR Secretary, the Department, restraint and use the proper channels to and the State have maintained that the resolve their dispute.” process established by the courts and the We will continue to work with the var- parties must be followed. The State will ious Chippewa Bands on this and a host continue to work in good faith toward of other difficult topics. This approach is resolving the numerous issues surround- consistent with what Judge Crabb sug- ing the State’s management of natural gests in her decision: resources within the ceded territory and “In making this determination, the their potential overlapping impacts with parties should keep in mind that a mo- the Chippewa’s treaty established rights tion under Rule 60(b)(5) is a request for to self-regulate their own harvest. Judge equitable relief, which means that I may Crabb summarized well what the State’s consider whether the parties have ex- primary concern has been all along: hausted their good faith efforts to agree “To grant plaintiffs’ request, I would on the scope of any amendment to the have to conclude that plaintiffs are per- judgment before I step in to resolve a mitted to amend a judgment that is more particular dispute. Farmer v. Brennan, than 20 years old without a stipulation 511 U.S. 825, 847 (1994). A review of the from defendants or approval from this parties’ negotiations leading up to the re- court. Not only is that view untenable, cent motions suggests that there remains Pictured left to right: George Meyer (WWF Executive Director), Lauren Wood, Leah but the consequences of adopting it could a significant possibility of an agreement McSherry, Jacob Marty, Steve McKay, Cody Kamrowski and Chuck Matyska (WWF be perilous. One of the primary reasons between the parties. Now that the cur- President). Steve McKay is a Board Member of the Minnesota Conservation Federa- for the creation of courts is to prevent the rent hunting season has been removed tion, the Minnesota counterpart to the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. dangers that often accompany self-help from the table, I encourage both sides to remedies such as plaintiffs’ November work together in the coming months to 2012 order. Settling disputes by negotia- draft a joint motion to modify the judg- By George Meyer, Executive Director college students into their organization. tion without court intervention is ideal ment in a way that adequately addresses They provided training to them and then for all the parties involved, but when ne- defendants’ safety concerns and provides o you ever look around your gave the youth members the opportunity gotiation fails, the parties must come to due respect for plaintiffs’ treaty rights.” local rod and gun club meet- to become major participants in their or- Ding and make the observation: ganization. It has worked very well with “There sure is a lot of gray hair in this about 100 graduates of the program, room.” It happens in virtually every con- many of them involved in a major way servation organization in the state and with the CFM and other conservation Message From the Calendar Committee country. While the experience of those groups in Missouri. present is critically important to our The WWF has started to develop a appy New Year to all and we fice as there was an issue in the bindery organizations, we worry about who will similar program for Wisconsin. At the wish to thank everyone who department of our printer. We are sorry keep our hunting, fishing and trapping December, 2012 Board meeting, the Hsold or purchased calendars for the inconvenience and the extra pag- heritage going after we retire or need WWF invited Dave Murphy, Executive for 2013. The funds that are generated es are at the office, so call 608-635-2742 to substantially reduce our work for the Director of the CFM and five other CFM from these sales go to our budget to carry and we will send you the pages. Another club. members to Wisconsin to share more in- out our goals for the year. small issue is that Good Friday is listed The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation formation about the program. We also We tried to put together another year a week earlier. The prizes are all right of great prizes and exciting pictures. We and therefore we hope you will enjoy the has the same concerns and has initiated invited several students from the Uni- did however have some small issues and calendar and wish you good luck in 2013 a program to turn things around. During versity of Wisconsin-Stevens Point to the hopefully if anyone out there purchased in winning. past National Wildlife Federation meet- meeting to learn about the program with a calendar that was missing pages for Sincerely yours in conservation, ings, we learned about a program initi- the hope that one of them will become July and August, please contact the of- Lil Pipping, Calendar Chair ated about ten years ago in the State of the Youth Coordinator for the new WWF Missouri by the Conservation Federa- program. It was a highly successful dis- tion of Missouri, an organization like the cussion and energized the full Board of WWF that is comprised of hunting, fish- Directors of the Federation about the ing and trapping groups in that state.The future WWF program. Stay tuned for CFM had started a program called the further articles on the new WWF Youth Youth Conservation Leadership Corps Conservation Leadership Corps. whereby they invited in high school and

Conservation Federation of Missouri

Pictured left to right: Chuck Matyska (WWF President), Dave Murphy, Michael Bauer, Zack Morris, Emily Wilbers, George Meyer (WWF Executive Director), Richard Ash.

“Tell People You Read It In Wisconservation”!!! WISCONSERVATION 4 January 2013 Associate Membership and Affiliate Clubs The Federation’s Awards Committee solicits/invites your participation to nominate person(s) and organizations for the 2013 W.W.F. Conservation Achievement Awards Program!

Wildlife Conservationist

Awards Nomination Committee Deadline School Teacher March 4, 2013

Nomination Form W.W.F. on Page 7 Awards Committee CONSERVATION LEGISLATOR For outstanding legislative accomplishment during the past year which has made a significant contribution to the preservation and management of our state’s natural resources.

YOUTH CONSERVATIONIST For the outstanding conservation effort by a CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION person who did not attain the age of 19 during WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONIST For the outstanding contribution to the conser- the past year – Yo u t h groups acting together vation effort by an organization in the state dur- For outstanding accomplishment in making a in a conservation program are also eligible. ing the past year. Statewide or local bona fide significant contribution to the management The winner should have demonstrated ability, organizations including sportsmen’s clubs, civic and/or restoration of wildlife resources in leadership, and accomplishment in any phase of organizations, etc., are eligible. Recipient should Wisconsin during the past year. conservation, either individually or as a group. have demonstrated keen interest in projects and programs within the state which deal with basic and serious natural resource problems and have evolved an action program stemming from that interest. CONSERVATION EDUCATOR For the outstanding effort in conservation education in the state during the past year. The recipient should have accomplished and demon- strated recognized education methods directed SOIL, AIR, AND WATER toward the use or conservation of natural CONSERVATIONIST (3 categories) resources. For outstanding contribution to the conservation of our soil, air, or water during the past year. Recipient could be a landowner, administrator, or technician involved with such things as small watershed development, approved soil conser- FOREST CONSERVATIONIST vation measures, wetlands or estuarine conser- OF THE YEAR vation, wild river protection, establishment of air For outstanding effort in forest conservation or water quality standards, control of specific air during the past year. Eligible areas of effort or water pollution problems, etc. include tree planting, timber stand improvement, and other forest management practices with emphasis on the development of multiple-use programs on forest lands. **Deserving persons’ unselfish achievements should be appropriately recognized

WARDEN OF THE YEAR CONSERVATION COMMUNICATOR For the outstanding conservation effort by a For outstanding efforts within the community person, newspaper, magazine, radio station, on environmental and conservation issues, or television station in the state during the habitat restructuring and wise use of our natural Awards past year. Recipient of this award may be any resources. Committee H.S. Student recognized communication medium within the state. A person, organization, or group which has accomplished the most in creating a public School Dist awareness of the importance of natural resource conservation. Curriculum CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR For the outstanding overall conservation effort and achievement in any field of natural resource H.S. Program management, for a significant contribution to the cause of conservation, or for meaningful HUNTER SAFETY EDUCATION progress or achievement toward a solution of a This award may be given to an individual volun- major conservation problem in the state during teer or a volunteer organization deeply involved the past year. Nominees from all other cate- in the hunter safety program. To an individual or H.S. Teacher gories can be considered for the Conservationist team who, during the past year, accomplished of the Year Award. an unusual degree of improvement, both in qual- ity and numbers of youths completing hunter safety education courses. WISCONSERVATION 5 January 2013 Wisconsin State Park System Candlelight Events

njoy an evening hike, snowshoe, or Refreshments and hot dogs available. Start State Park! There will be a guided snowshoe dependent. Meet at the Mirror Lake Winter ski along a trail lit by the flickering at the park pavilion, overlooking the beach. hike led by the park naturalist from 6-7 p.m. Recreation Area (beach picnic area) from 6-8 Eflames of candles or tiki torches. As Sponsored by Cornell Lions Club and Cornell Refreshments and warming fires available. p.m. you make plans for these events, remember: Community Education. This event is weather Sponsored by the Friends of Lake Wissota. • , Fish Creek, • Most events are free of charge, but a permitting. Please call the park office for up- Event runs 5-8 p.m. 920-868-3258 - Candlelight Ski/Hike. Ski or state park vehicle admission sticker is re- dates. Sledding 3-5 p.m. Candlelight activities • Whitefish Dunes State Park, Jack- hike a one-mile candlelit trail through for- quired unless stated otherwise. 5-7 p.m. sonport, 920-823-2400 or email - Candlelight ests and meadows. A bonfire with refresh- • Events and times may change due to • Governor Dodge State Park, Dod- Ski/Walk. Come join the Friends of White- ments will be at the warming shelter. Pets are weather and other factors beyond our control; geville, 608-935-2315 - 14th Annual Candle- fish Dunes State Park to enjoy their annual not allowed at this event. Enter the park at please call ahead. Check at the park office for light Ski. Ski, hike or snowshoe a trail lit with candlelight event. Separate trails will be Highland Road, one mile north of Fish Creek additional events not listed. glowing candlelight. Warm up by the bon- available for hikers and skiers. The shelter off Highway 42. Supported by the Friends of fire after enjoying the trail. Limited snacks features a warming fire along with hot bever- Peninsula State Park. A state park vehicle Saturday, January 5, 2013 and hot beverages will be available for sale. ages and popcorn. Over 2 miles of trails will admission sticker required. Plan on purchas- • , Blue Weather and snow conditions determine trail be lit by luminaries. Park Entrance fee will be ing stickers at the Park Headquarters before Mounds, 608-437-5711 - Candlelight Ski, location. Supported by the Friends of Gover- waived for this event. Please leave your pet at 5 p.m. Event is weather permitting. You can Hike, and Snowshoe. Spend a night with fam- nor Dodge. Start at the Cox Hollow Beach Pic- home as they are not allowed on the trails or call the Park Headquarters at 920-868-3258 ily and friends, and join us in opening our new nic Area. Event is weather permitting. Sorry, in the shelter building. 5-9 p.m. the day of the event for current conditions. “Friends Shelter” warming house. Ski the can- no pets at this event. 6-9 p.m. 5:30 - 8 p.m. dlelit wooded loops of one or two miles. Sepa- • International Edu- Saturday, February 2, 2013 rate candlelit trail for hikers, snowshoers, and cation Center, Horicon, 920-387-7890 or • Big Foot Beach State Park, Lake Saturday, February 9, 2013 leashed pets. Warm up with free hot drinks 920-387-7893 - Candlelight Hike and Snow- Geneva, 262-248-2528 or email - Candlelight • Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, inside a heated building, and enjoy some hot shoe. Hiking and snowshoeing by candle- Hike. Join the Friends of Big Foot Beach State 715-483-3747 or email - Candlelight Night. food, baked goods and commemorative shirts light, a roaring bonfire, and complimentary Park at their 3rd annual candlelight hike. Ski Experience a winter evening by candlelight for sale. Enjoy the bonfire and free marshmal- warm refreshments. The Education Center or hike along a 0.8-mile section of the Blue/ as hundreds of candles are lit to guide ski- lows for roasting. Guided hikes through the will also be open for people to warm up, view Yellow trail.Warm up at the campfire, and en- ers, snowshoers and hikers on separate trails. illuminated woods with Naturalist Al Swain the 20-minute “Horicon Marsh Story”. Visit joy hot chocolate, treats and s’mores available There will be warming fires at the trailheads, will be held at 7 and 8 p.m. Supported by the the gift shop or have the kids do a fun craft for sale from the Friends of Big Foot Beach and food and beverages available indoors at Friends of Blue Mound State Park. 5:30-8:30 to bring home. The Northern Cross Science State Park. Meet near the park picnic shelter. the Ice Age Center. Ski and snowshoe from p.m. Foundation astronomers will be on site to 6-8 p.m. the Ice Age Center, walk from the Camp Inter- • Harrington Beach State Park, Bel- help visitors view the night sky through tele- Whooo Goes There! Whooooo’s out there? state Shelter. Supported by the by the Friends gium, 262-285-3015 or email - Candlelight scopes or to talk about the stars if it is cloudy. Come learn about the different owl species in of 6-9 p.m. Ski and Hike. Join us at the Ansay Welcome Members of the Horicon Marsh Bird Club will WI. Discover what makes owls such excellent • Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboy- Center for an evening of skiing and hiking be on the trail conducting short owl talks and night hunters. Touch owl feathers, hear owl gan, 920-451-4080 or email - Valentine Can- along trails lit by hundreds of tiki torches. calling for owls. The lighted trail starts at the calls, and even dig through an owl pellet! Meet dlelight Ski and Hike. Celebrate Valentines The 2-mile long skiing trail will be groomed trailhead behind the education center. New park naturalist Christee Reince at the picnic Day a bit early while enjoying the winter won- according to snow conditions and the 1.25- this year: there will be two trails available. shelter to join the fun! 6-7 p.m. derland at night with family and friends. Ski mile long trail around Quarry Lake will be One trail is 1.5 miles and another “Family • , Black River, or hike the 2-mile cross-country trail lit by al- available for hiking. After an evening of crisp Loop” is only 0.4 miles. Hiking and snowshoe- 715-284-4103 - Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe. most 200 tiki torches. Warm up afterwards by winter air, warm up next to the fieldstone fire- ing are free to the public. Don’t have your own The Black River Forest Trail Foundation and the fireplace. Refreshments will be available place while sipping a warm beverage in the snowshoes? Snowshoes will be available to the the Black River State Forest will host the an- in the heated shelter building. Please, no pets, Welcome Center. The Friends group will have public on a first-come, first-served basis at no nual candlelight ski and snowshoe hike. The snowshoes or sleds allowed. Free Program. Ve- refreshments available. This event will be charge. Visitors may have to wait until a pair event will be from 6-9 p.m. at the Black River hicle admission sticker is required. Event is held regardless of snow conditions. Please, no is turned in. There must be at least 6-8 inches State Forest Smrekar Parking Lot, about four weather dependent. 6-9 p.m. pets or sleds on the trails. 6-9 p.m. of snow on the ground to loan out snowshoes. miles east of Millston off County Highway O. • Lapham Peak Unit - Kettle Moraine • , Lake Del- Pets are allowed on the trails but not in the About 1.5 miles of trails will be provided. Food State Forest, Delafield, 262-646-3025 or ton, 608-254-2333 or email - Candlelight Ski, building. The center is located at N7725 High- and beverages will be available in the heated email - Candlelight Ski and Hike. Join us for Hike and Snowshoe. Join us for a fun-filled way 28, between Horicon and Mayville. 6-9 shelter. Donations are accepted and a raffle of- a 1.5-mile loop of skiing or hiking by candle- winter evening on the trails. We will have p.m. fering several prizes will be held. 6-9 p.m. light. The trail will be packed down for hiking, trails lit by torch light for skiers, hikers and • Blue Mound State Park, Blue so no snowshoes necessary. Food and beverag- snowshoers. The Friends of Mirror Lake will Friday, January 25, 2013 Mounds, 608-437-5711 - Candlelight Ski, es will be available for sale by the Friends of have the bonfires roaring and food and bev- • Chippewa Moraine State Recre- Hike, and Snowshoe. Spend a night with fam- Lapham Peak. There will be a bonfire to warm erages for sale for a fundraiser for the park. ation Area, New Auburn, 715-967-2800 or ily and friends, and join us in opening our new up by and a charcoal grill will be provided. Ice Event is weather dependent. Meet at the Mir- email - Snowshoeing by Moonlight. Take a “Friends Shelter” warming house. Ski the can- skating on the pond will be available if there ror Lake Winter Recreation Area (beach pic- guided 1-hour night snowshoe hike by moon- dlelit wooded loops of one or two miles. Sepa- is enough ice. Supported by the Friends of nic area) from 6-8 p.m. light (2-hour option available) at the Chip- rate candlelit trail for hikers, snowshoers, and Lapham Peak. Meet at the Homestead Hollow pewa Moraine. Over 50 pairs of snowshoes leashed pets. Warm up with free hot drinks area. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 for all ages will be available for those without inside a heated building, and enjoy some hot • Pike Lake Unit - Kettle Moraine • Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboy- them (please call ahead to reserve, there is no food, baked goods and commemorative shirts State Forest, Hartford, 262-670-3400 or gan, 920-451-4080 or email - Winter Candle- charge for renting them). Visitor Center will for sale. Enjoy the bonfire and free marshmal- email - Candlelight Ski/Hike. Over 300 lumi- light Hike and Ski. Enjoy the winter wonder- be open and there will be a blazing fire go- lows for roasting. Guided hikes through the naries will light two 0.75-mile trail loops for land at night with family and friends while ing in the fireplace. Cocoa, cider and cookies illuminated woods with Naturalist Al Swain the evening. Skiers, hikers, and snowshoers skiing or hiking the 2-mile cross-country trail. available. Two outside fires will also be roar- will be held at 7 and 8 p.m. Supported by the share the trails. A roaring bonfire will warm Almost 200 tiki torches will light the way ing. Hang out, roast hot dogs (bring your own), Friends of Blue Mound State Park. 6-9 p.m. the night and refreshments will be served in for this annual event. Warm up afterwards make smores. A program about snowshoes • Flambeau River State Forest, Winter, the shelter. Members of the Northern Cross by the fireplace. Refreshments will be avail- and snowshoeing will be presented at 6:30 715-332-5271 or email - 21st Annual Candle- Science Foundation will be on hand with able in the heated shelter building. Please, no p.m. Come early, hike departure is promptly light Ski. Bring your family and friends and their telescopes to guide visitors through the pets, snowshoes or sleds allowed on the trail. at 7 p.m. (if turnout is large, a separate, si- enjoy a night of skiing in the Northwoods of night sky. The This event is supported by the Free Program. Vehicle admission sticker is re- multaneous hike will be led for the first hour). Wisconsin at the Flambeau Hills Trail Head. Friends of Pike Lake. If there is no snow, a quired. Event is weather dependent. 6-9 p.m. Meet at the David R. Obey Ice Age Interpre- A 1.8-kilometer trail loop will be groomed, candlelight hike will still be held. Meet at the • , Stough- tive Center.The center is about 10 miles north tracked, and brightly lit with over 600 glow- beach picnic area by the south shelter. Event ton, 608-873-9695 - Candlelight Ski. Spend a of Bloomer on Highway 40 and about 2 miles ing candles. Bring your dinner and have a is weather dependent. 6-9 p.m. beautiful winter evening cross-country skiing east on County Highway M. Call 715-967- cookout! Hot dogs, chili and spiced tea will along two miles of trail lit with hundreds of 2800 for details, directions, or to reserve snow- be provided. Picnic tables and hot BBQ grills Saturday, February 16, 2013 glowing luminaries. When you are finished, shoes. Event will occur regardless of weather. along with the serenity of a warm campfire • Governor Thompson State Park, warm up by the bonfire and enjoy refresh- 6:30 - 9 p.m. will be maintained throughout the night. Ad- Crivitz, 715-757-3979 or email - Candlelight ments sold by the Lake Kegonsa State Park • Red Cedar State Trail, Menomonie, mission fees will not be required. Hiking and Ski and Hike. The state park will be hosting a Friends Group This event is weather and 715-232-1242 or email - Candlelight Ski and snowshoeing are permitted during this event. candlelight event from 6-9 p.m. at the Woods snow conditions permitting. Sorry, hiking and Snowshoe. Please join us at the depot visitor The Flambeau Hills trail is located on County Lake Shelter. The area and trails will be lit pets are not allowed on groomed cross-coun- trailhead in Menomonie for a night of cross- Highway W, about 20 miles west of Phillips by candle luminaries and accented with ice try ski trails. No fee for this event, but a valid country skiing and hot chocolate around a and 15 miles east of Winter. Event is weather sculptures. An easy 1-mile loop candlelit trail park admission sticker is required. 6-9 p.m. warming fire. There will be a lit snowshoe dependent. 6-9 p.m. groomed for both diagonal striding and skate • Lapham Peak Unit - Kettle Moraine trail in River Side Park and a lit trail for walk- • Harrington Beach State Park, Bel- skiing weaves through the woods. Non-skiers State Forest, Delafield, 262-646-3025 or ers on the north side of the Red Cedar Trail. gium, 262-285-3015 or email - Candlelight are welcome to hike/snowshoe another 1-mile email - Candlelight Ski and Hike. Join us for Please call 715-232-1242 for further informa- Ski and Hike. Join us at the Ansay Welcome candlelit trail with scenic views over Woods a 1.5-mile loop of skiing or hiking by candle- tion. Meet at the depot visitor center. 6-9 p.m. Center for an evening of skiing and hiking Lake. Hikers and pets are not allowed on the light. The trail will be packed down for hiking, along trails lit by hundreds of tiki torches. ski trail, but are welcome on the hiking trail. so no snowshoes necessary. Food and beverag- Saturday, January 26, 2013 The 2-mile long skiing trail will be groomed Warming fires and hot chocolate will be avail- es will be available for sale by the Friends of • , Waupa- according to snow conditions and the 1.25- able for everyone in the Woods Lake Shelter. Lapham Peak. There will be a bonfire to warm ca, 715-258-2372 - Candlelight Ski and Hike. mile long trail around Quarry Lake will be 6-9 p.m. up by and a charcoal grill will be provided. Ice Come for the fun and bring your skis and available for hiking. After an evening of crisp • Richard Bong State Recreation skating on the pond will be available if there snowshoes! Over two miles of trail will be illu- winter air, warm up next to the fieldstone fire- Area, 262-878-5600 or email - Return to Ro- is enough ice. Supported by the Friends of minated with candles to accommodate skiers, place while sipping a warm beverage in the mance - Candlelight Walk. Warm someone’s Lapham Peak. Meet at the Homestead Hollow hikers and snowshoers. Come warm yourself Welcome Center. The Friends group will have heart this Valentine’s Day with a visit to the area. 6-9 p.m. in our heated shelter and enjoy cookies, coffee, refreshments available. This event will be park. Enjoy a candlelit walk, fine desserts, a • Wildcat Mountain State Park, On- hot cider and hot chocolate. A roaring bonfire held regardless of snow conditions. Please, no bonfire, live music and warm drinks with your tario, 608-337-4775 or email - Torchlight Ski/ and adjacent grill for cooking are also avail- pets or sleds on the trails. 6-9 p.m. special someone(s). Please pre-register and Hike. Come on out for our annual evening able. Hope to see you there! 5-8 p.m. • Kettle Moraine State Forest-North- pre-pay by calling 262-878-5600. Fee is $5/ of fun in the dark! Ski, hike or snowshoe a • Kettle Moraine State Forest-South- ern Unit, Campbellsport, 920-533-8322 or adult and $1/child. Meet at the Visitor Center. gentle 1.5-mile trail through woods and fields ern Unit, Eagle, 262-594-6200 or email - Can- email - Candlelight Ski/Hike. Cross-country 6:30-9:30 p.m. as torches light the way. View the night sky dlelight Ski. Both ski and hike the 1.64-mile ski or hike in the Kettle Moraine State Forest- through telescope with astronomers Bob Her- purple loop of the Nordic Ski Trails that will Northern Unit by candlelight. At the bonfire shey and John Heasley. We’ll have hot cocoa, be illuminated by 450 candles! No hills—no join fellow hikers and skiers for hot drinks tea and snacks inside the heated building at spills! The Nordic Trail is located on County and snacks provided by the Friends of the the trailhead. Bonfires and charcoal will be Highway H, about three miles south of Pal- Kettle Moraine. The trail is perfect for novice fired up for grilling. Vehicle admission sticker myra and 1.5 miles north of LaGrange. Hot skiers with no steep hills or sharp turns. The required. Call ahead for weather conditions. beverages and food will be available for sale Zillmer shelter building will be open, lit and 5-9 p.m. in a heated shelter. A bonfire/charcoal will be heated. Zillmer Trail Area. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. available. Bring your marshmallows and food • Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton, Saturday, January 19, 2013 you would like to cook. Dogs are allowed on 608-254-2333 or email - Candlelight Ski, Hike • Brunet Island State Park, Cornell, the ski trail—at this event only. No skate ski- and Snowshoe. Join us for a fun-filled winter 715-239-6888 or email - Candlelight Ski and ing and no skijoring at this event. 6-9 p.m. evening on the trails. We will have trails lit by Sledding Event. Come to Brunet Island for • , Chippewa torch light for skiers, hikers and snowshoers. some sledding in the afternoon, followed by Falls, 715-382-4574 or email - Candlelight The Friends of Mirror Lake will have the bon- skiing and snowshoeing by candlelight! Skis Ski, Snowshoe and Hike. Enjoy candlelit ski, fires roaring and food and beverages for sale and snowshoes will be available for loan. snowshoe and walking trails at Lake Wissota for a fundraiser for the park. Event is weather WISCONSERVATION 6 January 2013 St. Croix River Bridge Project May Result in Incidental Take of Rare Mussels Hunting and Trapping to Be Allowed in Most State Parks Beginning in 2013 EDITOR’S NOTE: Wisconsin’s endan- tom will be disturbed by bridge construc- unting and trapping will be al- the public comments, the DNR moved gered species law (s. 29.604, Wis. Stats.) tion or equipment used for construction. lowed in most Wisconsin State back the opening date on additional HParks from Nov. 15 through properties and closed additional areas requires the Department of Natural Re- Although mussels will be relocated out of sources to notify the public when it pro- the project area, DNR staff determined Dec. 15 and from April 1 through the around popular recreational trails on poses to authorize the incidental taking that the proposed project may result in third spring turkey period, under a plan some properties to protect public safety. the State Natural Resources Board ap- More than 60 people spoke during of a state endangered or threatened spe- the incidental taking of some mussels proved Tuesday. In addition deer hunt- the public participation portion of the cies. outside of the relocation area. ing with a bow will be open Nov. 15 until board meeting. In response to concerns Department staff concluded that the the end of the archery season in early expressed, the board voted to further re- tate officials plan to relocate proposed project will minimize the im- January. duce the amount of time open to hunting rare mussel species out of an pacts to the mussels by adhering to re- The board modified and approved and trapping, and also closed Governor Sarea of the St. Croix River location and conservation measures; is a plan the Department of Natural Re- Nelson State Park north of Madison to where construction of a new bridge be- not likely to jeopardize the continued ex- sources presented to carry out a new hunting and trapping. tween Wisconsin and Minnesota will dis- istence and recovery of the state popula- state law – Act 168 known as the Sport- The DNR plan proposed opening turb the river bottom. tions of these species or the whole plant- ing Heritage Act – the legislature ap- hunting and trapping from Oct. 15 The new bridge crossing of the St. animal community of which they are a proved last spring that expanded hunt- through the Thursday before Memorial ing and opened trapping on state park Day on most state properties, with an Croix River will connect Wisconsin State part; and has benefit to the public health, properties. The law, which goes into ef- opening date of Nov. 15 on seven prop- Highway 64 and Minnesota State High- safety or welfare that justifies the action. fect Jan. 1, 2013, allows the DNR to pro- erties with a high volume of late fall way 36 over the St. Croix River. The new This authorization does not cover mus- hibit hunting and trapping within 100 visitors and horseback riders. The board bridge will cross south of the Stillwater sels on the Minnesota side of the St. yards of a designated use area such as amended the plan to open hunting and lift bridge, in an alignment south of Still- Croix River. a campground, picnic area, or beach, or trapping on Nov. 15 on all properties and water, Minn. and Houlton, Wis. The Min- The conservation and mitigation mea- where there are public safety concerns, to close firearm hunting on .Dec 15, and nesota Department of Transportation, in sures to minimize the adverse effect on or to protect unique habitat. then reopen hunting and trapping April coordination with the Wisconsin DOT, the listed species will be incorporated The final proposal opens more than 1 through the end of the third spring tur- proposes to construct a new bridge cross- into the proposed Incidental Take Autho- 62,000 acres, about two-thirds of state key hunting season, which ends in late ing at this location. rization. Copies of the jeopardy assess- park properties, to some form of hunt- April or early May. ing and to trapping. The plan keeps some The board voted to allow archery The presence of the state and feder- ment and background information are smaller parks and ones located in urban hunting to continue in state parks ally listed Higgins eye (Lampsilis higgin- available by searching the DNR website areas – such as in through the late archery season, which si), state endangered butterfly (Ellipsaria for incidental take or upon request from Milwaukee, Heritage Hill State Park in ends the first week of January and for lineolata) and state threatened buckhorn Rori Paloski at 608-264-6040. Public Green Bay and Governor Nelson State archery hunting to continue at Buckhorn (Tritogonia verrucosa) has been con- comments will be taken through Dec. 31, Park north of Madison – closed to hunt- State Park near Necedah on its histori- firmed at the proposed bridge site area 2012 and should be sent to Rori Paloski ing and trapping. It also allows only ar- cal schedule of mid September through along the Wisconsin side of the river. DNR Bureau of Endangered Resources, chery hunting at some parks that receive the end of the archery season. To minimize impacts to the mussel PO Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921. heavy year-round use, such as Peninsula The board also limited the types of population along the Wisconsin side of FOR MORE INFORMATION CON- State Park in Door County and High traps used at state parks to those that the river, mussels that occur in the river TACT: Rori Paloski, DNR, Bureau of Cliff State Park on Lake Winnebago. would prevent catching dogs. A repre- A determination to prohibit hunt- sentative of the Wisconsin Trappers As- adjacent to the Wisconsin shore will be Endangered Resources, 608-264-6040 or ing and trapping in any other areas of a sociation appeared during the public relocated out of areas where the river bot- P.O. Box 7921 Madison, WI 53707-7921 state park, a portion of a state park, or participation portion of the meeting and during certain time periods had to be ap- demonstrated the dog-safe traps and proved by a majority of the Natural Re- said they were the traps endorsed by the sources Board. organization for use in parks. The DNR received more than 2,000 The board also directed the DNR to comments on a draft proposal that was begin work on an emergency rule that WinterWeatherBringsReminderabout presented to the public at five listening would prohibit shooting across state BurningUsedOilinSpaceHeaters sessions across the state. In response to trails and trails within park boundaries. ow that the cold and wintry that the space heater is not burning the weather has finally reached used oil sufficiently.” NWisconsin, commercial and Facilities are exempt from the more Applicants Sought for industrial facilities are being reminded stringent used oil marketing and burn- about the necessary steps to properly ing requirements if all of the following Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Council burn used oil in space heaters. conditions are met: “These guidelines are in place to pro- • the on-site space heater is designed eople with experience in wildlife insights and recommendations on a sec- tect public health and the state’s natu- to have a maximum capacity of not more rehabilitation, wildlife health, tor of conservation important to both the ral resources,” said Ann Coakley, Waste than 500,000 BTUs per hour; Pand the captive wildlife indus- department and the public. They will be and Materials Management Program di- • the combustion gases from the try can apply through Jan. 31, 2013 to an essential group of voices providing as- rector for the Wisconsin Department of heater are vented outside; serve on a newly form Wisconsin Wildlife sistance to DNR, educating the public, Natural Resources. “If businesses burn • the heater burns only used oil that Rehabilitation Advisory Council. and developing consistent standards as used oil in a space heater, there are re- the business or institution: The council was established to assist we broaden the scope of wildlife rehabili- quirements and limitations they should ~ generates on-site, or at other lo- DNR with recommendations pertaining tation to include legal and illegal captive to decisions on wildlife rehabilitation wildlife matters,” Stepp said. know about.” cations it owns or operates; and captive wildlife matters. Council DNR is seeking applications from Coakley said that, while many com- ~ receives directly from household members will also identify and imple- leaders actively engaged in wildlife re- panies burn used oil to save money on do-it-yourselfers; or ment education and training opportu- habilitation, including licensed rehabili- purchasing new fuel, they must comply ~ receives from farmers who gen- nities, and assist the department with tators, experts in topics related to reha- with state and federal regulations, espe- erate an average of less than 25 gal- inspections of licensed wildlife rehabili- bilitation, and members of the captive cially when burning used oil from out- lons of used oil per month; and tation facilities. wildlife and cervid industries. side sources. A business or facility may ~ the used oil is not hazardous The Department of Natural Resources To apply, please visit dnr.wi.gov, accept used oil from other sources only waste (note: mixing used oil with a is accepting applications for up to 12 vot- search keyword “Rehab.” More informa- if testing has shown the sources are “on- hazardous waste may cause the en- ing and six non-voting members who will tion on the Wildlife Rehabilitation Coun- spec,” which means they meet the specifi- tire mixture to be considered hazard- be appointed by DNR Secretary Cathy cil, duties and structure is also available Stepp to the council for three-year terms. at this location or by calling Amanda cations outlined in the regulations. ous waste). “The council will be made up of di- Cyr, Wildlife Rehabilitation Program These regulations are summarized If all of the above four conditions are verse stakeholders providing valuable Manager, 715-359-5508. in a DNR Burning Used Oil in a Space met, the space heater is considered “ex- Heater fact sheet and cover such chemi- empt.” cals as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, However, used oil from households lead and total halogens (halogens are collected by a second party, such as a Grouse contaminants found in used oil). municipal collection center, is no longer “We limit the sources of used oil that considered “household generated used F. go into space heaters because those oil” and is subject to stricter used oil W.W. units are not equipped with air pollution regulation, including testing the oil for control devices,” added Coakley. “Space contamination levels, processing and/or heaters must also be well maintained for burning it only in permitted units. proper burning. 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OFFICIAL CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS! Conservation Achievement Awards For presentation at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation. Wisconsin Wildlife Federation What is a resolution? • A formal, written motion which follows a specific format. W7303 County Hwy. CS Poynette, WI 53955 Why submit a resolution? • To set a course of action for the WWF Board of Directors to follow. • To set and express an opinion of the WWF. OFFICIAL NOMINATION APPLICATION

Who can submit a resolution? The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation invites you to nominate a person or group • Any affiliate organization of WWF, regardless of size. who has shown outstanding conservation effort and achievement in any of • Any member of the WWF Board of Directors. the categories listed. To make a nomination, send one copy of this form and • Any individual associate or sustaining member – please contact an a copy of a résumé. Attach all supporting documents and send to the above Associate Director or District Director to submit it on your behalf. address. Deadline for receiving nominations is March 4, 2013. Name of Nominee ______Phone ______How should a resolution be submitted? • Typed on official organization letterhead preferred. Address ______• Signed by the author and/or officer of the submitting organization. City/State/Zip______• Mailed to the WWF office. • Postmarked no later than March 4, 2013. Award Nominated For ______(For each nomination you must use a separate form. Please specify one of What topics should resolutions deal with? the categories for which the nomination is made.) • Issues pertaining to natural resources and their management or the envi- ronment. Nomination Made By (Name) ______• Issues of importance to the entire state. Address ______Mail your resolutions to: City/State/Zip______Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Please Note Following Instructions: W7303 Cty Hwy CS Poynette, WI 53955 1. Please read the general rules carefully. 2. Follow the outline covering the category for which the nomination is being made. Contact the office for additional information or for specific writing format guidelines. 3. Attach typewritten copy of a résumé of achievements. (800) 897-4161 4. Include organizational memberships, affiliations, past achievements for which nomination is based on. WISCONSERVATION 8 January 2013

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Shotgun Table Unknown Raffle 2013 WWF BANQUET CALENDAR Pistol Table Let’s make a Deal DISTRICT CONTACT DATE LOCATION Rifle Table District 3 North Brian Hobbs Feb. 23, 2013 Crickets Bar & Grill Cash Raffle (Osceola) 715-294-3854 Amery, WI 50/50 Raffle Pick of a Door District 4 East Jerry Knuth Sept. 22, 2012 Shooter’s Prize gun (Plover) 715-344-0017 Plover, WI District 4 West Tom Dahlen April 6, 2013 Fannie’s Ticket Information: (Neillsville) 715-238-7814 “SOLD OUT” Neillsville, WI Wayne Thayer (Banquet Chairman) Marge Spencer (Treasurer) Linda & Al Amundson 608-290-5151 608-752-9946 608-868-2258 District 5 J.T. Lingofski March 21, 2013 Darboy Club [email protected] [email protected] (Fox Valley) 920-841-8427 Appleton, WI District 6 Michelle Graff Feb. 2, 2013 Baus Haus (LaCrosse) 608-787-7637 La Crosse, WI District 6 Christine Schultz March 2, 2013 Club 95 (Black River Falls) 715-299-4414 Hixton, WI District 7 Dave Chingway Sept. 19, 2013 Turner Hall (Watertown) 920-253-5251 Watertown, WI nd District 7 Ruth Ann Lee Oct. 12, 2013 MacKenzie Center 2 (MacKenzie Banquet) 608-635-8105 Poynette, WI District 8 Tom Nissen March 22, 2013 Olympia Resort SATURDAY,SATURDAY, JANUARYFEBRUARY 19, 4, 2012 2013 (Waukesha) 262-719-5295 Oconomowoc, WI Registration 7:30am-10:30am -- Races start at noon District 9 Jack Nissen March 15, 2013 Klemmer’s (Milwaukee) 262-370-8154 Milwaukee, WI Statewide Banquet Wayne Thayer Jan. 26, 2013 HoChunk Casino Entertainment 5:00pm – 9:00pm by “Good Tyme Music Videos” 608-754-4965 Wis. Dells, WI Join us for Karaoke/DJ/Videos with Skip or Stretch

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1 $1000 Cash Brian Kloskowski, Muskego, WI 6784 2 Browning Silver 12 ga. Dave Fenske, Rice Lake, WI 5838 3 $100 Cash Mike Baumann, Marathon, WI 3179 4 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Chris Peterson, Two Rivers, WI 3411 5 Ruger 77/22mag wood Jim French, Oconomowoc, WI 7700 6 $100 Cash Allen Lofald, West Salem, WI 1854 7 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Jim Messmer, Fort Atkinson, WI 7007 8 Weatherby Vanguard 30.06 Shane Sickler, Gladstone, ND 3373 9 $100 Cash Tony West, Watertown, WI 8890 10 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Charles Haseleu, Watertown, WI 53 11 Benelli Super Nova 12 ga. Mark Strains, Howards Grove, WI 6422 12 $100 Cash Duane Orth, Montello, WI 9868 13 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Duane Nadolski, Grafton, WI 1662 14 Remington 552 bdl 22 Aaron Nielsen, Darlington, WI 5426 15 $100 Cash Richard & Judy Franz, Reedsville, WI 9198 16 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Paul Thomson, Wausau, WI 344 17 Mossberg Silver Reserve 28 ga. TORO Company, Plymouth, WI 2670 18 $100 Cash Steve Sidie, Viroqua, WI 3026 19 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Gary Winburn, Neshkoro, WI 5578 20 NEF A5 12 ga Larry Six, Winneconne, WI 9274 21 $100 Cash Mark Hasenberg, Kenosha, WI 4991 22 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 George Jilek, Franksville, WI 1620 23 Savage 22 mag hvy bbl David Jaeger, West Allis, WI 2428 24 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Barb Shore, Madison, WI 6539 25 $200 Gas Card Sherry Kroeplin, Minocqua, WI 4168 26 Marlin 917 VS 17HMR ss/lam George Hrubes Sr., Montfort, WI 5499 27 $100 Cash James Barth, Chili, WI 8386 28 NEF Pardner Pump 12 ga. Deny Frohmader, Pittsville, WI 2306 29 $100 Cash Ken Haase, Larsen, WI 7481 30 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Glenn Roloson, Osseo, WI 1102 31 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 James Moon, Burlington, WI 3500