APRIL 2013 VOLUME 40 NUMBER 4

Conservation Leadership Corps

nterested in being a leader in con- opportunity to network with state, fed- Iservation? eral and private conservation organi- Interested in having your voice zations. heard on conservation issues by Wiscon- All your expenses for involvement in sin and National policymakers? the program will be paid for by the Wis- The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation consin Wildlife Federation. At the suc- is creating a Conservation Leadership cessful completion of the program you Training Program for you! will receive a $250 scholarship to further We welcome high school students in your conservation education! their junior/senior year or freshman/ Please visit our website: www.wiwf. sophomore college students to receive org for further details. You may also con- training in conservation leadership, con- tact Leah McSherry, WWF Conservation servation policy development and how to Leadership Corps Coordinator at lmc- advocate for sound conservation policies. [email protected] or George Meyer, WWF Training will be provided by experienced Executive Director at georgemeyer@tds. conservation leaders. net with any questions or to express your Training will provide an excellent interest in the program.

General Information on the Conservation Leadership Corps

he Board of Directors of and presented conservation reso- didates are encouraged to attend Tthe Wisconsin Wildlife lutions may be adopted by WWF most, if not all, of these events. Federation (WWF) has to serve as official policies. All expenses encountered while initiated an exciting new program Training will be provided by participating in the CLC program to assist in the development of fu- current and former natural re- will be covered by WWF. At the ture conservation leaders in Wis- source professionals in both pub- successful completion of the year, consin, known as the Wisconsin lic, non-profit as well as private each participant will receive a Conservation Leadership Corps sectors. Students will be present- Certificate of Accomplishment for (CLC). WWF has based the CLC ed with real-world experience and the training program, a letter of on a highly successful and simi- will receive feedback from pro- commendation for their resume lar project developed by the Con- fessionals with the conservation portfolio and a $250 scholarship servation Federation of Missouri, policy process. Such interactions to advance their continuing edu- our counterpart organization. will be valuable to participants in cation. The CLC is designed to provide relation to school success, future Interested CLC candidates expert training for juniors and career aspirations, and involve- should fill out the application seniors in high school along with ment in organizations. on page 3 and send it to Leah college freshmen and sophomores It is anticipated that the pro- McSherry, CLC Coordinator, at to develop leadership skills and gram will take place during the [email protected] by May 15, techniques to allow students the 2013-2014 academic year. Events 2013. Candidates will be selected ability to analyze as well as devel- will be scheduled for three week- by June 1, 2013. All applicants op conservation policies in his or ends throughout the year. Con- will be notified of the results. her subject of interest. Students servation resolution presenta- More detailed information on the involved will also gain experience tions conducted by those involved program will be provided to those advocating their conservation would be made at the Annual selected over the 2013 summer. resolutions at the Annual Meet- Meeting of the Wildlife Federation ing for WWF. Successfully written in April, 2014. Selected CLC can-

Application Form - See Page 3 WISCONSERVATION 2 April 2013

* * * OFFICERS * * * ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS STATE AFFILIATES Craig Challoner, Omro, WI DIRECTORS/REPRESENTATIVES President Chuck Matyska, 5055 Cty V, Cecil, WI 54111, (715) 745-6382. Email: mmatyska@ Norb Moes, Green Bay, WI American Wild Turkey Hunting Dog Association yahoo.com Tom Nissen, Hartland, WI Jon Fries, Maribel, WI, 920-776-1272 First Vice President John Wagner, 722A Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066, Bob Chojnowski, Plover, WI Challenge The Outdoors, Inc. (262) 560-1230. Email: [email protected] Roxanne Taylor, Plymouth, WI Larry Laehn, Milton, WI, 920-540-9927 Bill Tollard, Omro, WI Izaak Walton League, Bill Cook Chapter Second Vice President George Borchert, 7420 US Hwy 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902, (920) Jim Huhn, Watertown, WI Ronald Macdonald, Stevens Point, WI, 715-344-0054 Pat Ramirez, Waldo, WI 688-3122. Email: [email protected] Sturgeon for Tomorrow, North Chapter Andy Lewandowski, Muskego, WI Wayne Hoelzel, Menasha, WI, 920-725-1206 Secretary Carolyn Brown, 8131 N. Oak Ridge Drive, Milton, WI 53563, (608) 868-2514. Email: Carolyn Brown, Milton, WI [email protected] Mike Kemper, New Berlin, WI Trout Unlimited, Aldo Leopold Chapter Michael Barniskis, Beaver Dam, WI, 920-356-0081 Treasurer Pat Ramirez, 3696 Blueberry Lane, Waldo, WI 53093, (920) 838-1266. Email: HONORARY DIRECTORS Trout Unlimited, Green Bay Chapter [email protected] Art Jorgenson Paul Kruse, Green Bay, WI, 920-494-4220 Catherine Koss, Land O’ Lakes, WI Walleyes for Tomorrow, Inc. Vern Mangless Michael Arrowood, Oakfield, WI, 920-922-0905 Jim Mense, Menomonie, WI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / LEGISLATION WI Association of Field Trial Clubs Ray Rheinschmidt Jim Gleash, Madison, WI, 608-257-3089 George Meyer, 201 Randolph Dr., Madison, WI 53717, (608) 516-5545. Email: georgemeyer@ J. L. Schneider tds.net WI Association of Sporting Dogs Betty Schneider-Borchert, Oshkosh, WI Robbie Brooks, Cascade, WI, 920-602-1439 BUSINESS MANAGER Art Seidel, Brookfield, WI Jennifer Evans, W2516 Kuehn Road, Cambria, WI 53923, (608) 635-2742. Email: jennifer@ Al Kube, Cochrane, WI WI Association of Beagle Clubs Jerry Knuth, Stevens Point, WI, 715-340-5414 wiwf.org Joe Zanter, Sparta, WI Bucky Kilishek, Menasha, WI WI Coon Hunters Association Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI Dennis Roehrborn, Plymouth, WI, 920-467-3845 Mary Cassidy, Plainfield, WI WI Council of Sportfishing Organizations Ken Zettlemeier, Waukesha, WI John Durben, Cecil, WI, 715-745-2248 Wisconservation WI Deer Hunters Association HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTS Mark Toso, Roberts, WI, 715-781-4887 WISCONSERVATION (USPS 108-190 ISSN 0164-3649) is published monthly for $25 per year by Joseph A. Gruber, Campbellsport, WI WI Deer Hunters Inc. Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, W7303 County Road CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955-9690. Periodical postage Dr. Dan Trainer, UW-Stevens Point Dennis Hoffman, Neshkoro, WI, 920-293-4098 paid at Oshkosh, WI and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: WISCON- Les Voigt SERVATION, W7303 County Road CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955-9690. All communications regarding adver- WI Federation of Great Lake Sport Fishing Clubs Mark Hasenberg, Kenosha, WI, 262-652-9503 tising, editorial, circulation and Wisconsin Wildlife Federation matters should be sent to W7303 County Road PAST PRESIDENTS CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955-9690. Permission to reprint articles is normally given providing proper credit is given Jack Nissen, Dousman, WI WI Hunter Ed Instructor Association both publication and author.Views expressed by freelance writers are their own and do not necessarily represent Norb Moes, Green Bay, WI, 920-434-1999 Lil Pipping, Elkhart Lake, WI those of the publication or the WWF. Corky Meyer, Kewaskum, WI WI Muzzleloaders Association $25.00 of annual dues paid to Wisconsin Wildlife Federation entitles members to one year’s subscription Jerry Knuth, Plover, WI Carolyn Brown, Milton, WI, 608-868-2514 to Wisconservation. One year’s subscription to non-members—$25.00. James Weishan, Wabeno, WI WI Sharp Tailed Grouse Society Printed by Ripon Printers, 656 S. Douglas St., Ripon, WI 54971. Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI Jim Evrard, Grantsburg, WI, 715-463-2446 Russell Hitz, Wheeler, WI WI Taxidermist Association Jim Baldock, West Bend, WI Bucky/Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI, 920-734-8774 WISCONSERVATION EDITOR Ralph Fritsch, Townsend, WI WI Trappers Association Daniel A. Gries Robert Miller, Sparta, WI Scott McAuley, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 715-423-3229 Phone: (920) 725-4092 Doug Olson, Viroqua, WI WI Woodland Owners Association Doug Johnson, Hartford, WI Fax: (920) 725-1013 Dale Zaug, Tigerton, WI, 715-754-5774 [email protected] James Wareing, Sussex, WI Leo Roethe Wild Ones Natural Landscapers LTD. Bill Buckley Donna VanBuecken, Neenah, WI, 920-730-3981 ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dick Hemp Wildlife Society, WI Chapter Ralph Fritsch Bob Lachmund Pat Kaiser, Lodi, WI, 608-592-7974 (715) 850-2456 Jerry Laudon Wings Over WI Ron Piskula Burt Bushke, Mayville, WI, 920-387-5198 Harold Spencer BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISTRICT 7 WI Chapter American Fisheries Society Les Woerpel Dave Chingway, Watertown, WI, (920) 261-0379. Thomas Slawski, New Berlin, WI DISTRICT 1 Don Hammes, Middleton, WI, (608) 836-1205. WI Division – Izaak Walton League of America Pat Quaintance, Bayfield, WI, (715) 779-5104. Mike Meyer, Watertown, WI, (920) 342-9439. George Guyant, Amherst Junction, WI, 715-824-4205 WI Trapshooting Association DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 8 Bruce Stitely, Tomahawk, WI, 715-453-5271 Walt Camp, St. Germain, WI, (715) 542-3856. Doug Kurth, Big Bend, WI, (414) 350-0940. John Wagner, Oconomowoc, WI, (262) 560-1230. WI Waterfowl Association Laurie Groskopf, Tomahawk, WI, (715) 453-6301. Pat Smith, Janesville, WI, 608-774-1157 Larry Vanderhoef, Plainfield, WI, (715) 366-2453. Mike Rynearson, Oconomowoc, WI, (414) 313-2079.

DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 9 Dave Hraychuck, Balsam Lake, WI, (715) 485-3362. Rick Lazarczyk, West Allis, WI, (414) 321-5750. Roger Borkowski, Milwaukee, WI, (414) 571-0002. Russ Hitz, Wheeler, WI, (715) 632-2143. Gordon Merz, Pewaukee, WI, (262) 695-0060. Dean Borofka, Rice Lake, WI, (715) 234-6303. DISTRICT 10 DISTRICT 4 Gary Dieck, Wonewoc, WI, (608) 464-3290. Dale Zaug, Tigerton, WI, (715) 754-5774. Randy Teresinski, Granton, WI, (715) 238-8010. DISTRICT 11 Dave Verhage, Plover, WI, (715) 344-3497. Larry Freitag, Sheboygan, WI, (920) 458-4117. Richard Baudhuin, Sturgeon Bay, WI, (920) 743-2581. DISTRICT 5 Keith Pamperin, Green Bay, WI, (920) 494-3990. George Borchert, Oshkosh, WI, (920) 688-3122. Dan Gries, Menasha, WI, (920) 725-4092. DISTRICT 12 Bob Kirk, Omro, WI, (920) 685-5254. Chuck Matyska, Cecil, WI, (715) 745-6382. Jim Weishan, Wabeno, WI, (715) 473-6013. DISTRICT 6 Mike “Oscar” Stueck, Crivitz, WI, (920) 323-9230. Dennis Reinhardt, Osseo, WI, (715) 597-3535. John Wetzel, Holmen, WI, (608) 526-4238. N.W.F. REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Ed Rollins, Humbird, WI, (630) 561-3099. Jason Dinsmore, 199 Kristin Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Office: (507) 206-3732. Cell: (517) 204- 8962. Email: [email protected].

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 April 2013 EPA Survey Finds More Than Half of the Nation’s River and Stream Miles in Poor Condition

ASHINGTON – Today, the expanded effort to monitor waterways in impacted many streams, rivers, lakes, • Increased mercury levels. More U.S. Environmental Protec- the U.S. and gather scientific data on the bays and coastal waters for the past sev- than 13,000 miles of rivers have fish with Wtion Agency released the re- condition of the Nation’s water resources. eral decades, resulting in serious envi- mercury levels that may be unsafe for sults of the first comprehensive survey EPA partners, including states and ronmental and human health issues, and human consumption. For most people, looking at the health of thousands of tribes, collected data from approximately impacting the economy. the health risk from mercury by eating stream and river miles across the coun- 2,000 sites across the country. EPA, state • Streams and rivers are at an fish and shellfish is not a health concern, try, finding that more than half – 55 per- and university scientists analyzed the increased risk due to decreased but some fish and shellfish contain high- cent – are in poor condition for aquatic data to determine the extent to which vegetation cover and increased hu- er levels of mercury that may harm an life. rivers and streams support aquatic life, man disturbance. These conditions can unborn baby or young child’s developing “The health of our Nation’s rivers, how major stressors may be affecting cause streams and rivers to be more vul- nervous system. lakes, bays and coastal waters depends them and how conditions are changing nerable to flooding, erosion, and pollu- EPA plans to use this new data to in- on the vast network of streams where over time. tion. Vegetation along rivers and streams form decision making about addressing they begin, and this new science shows Findings of the assessment include: slows the flow of rainwater so it does critical needs around the country for riv- that America’s streams and rivers are • Nitrogen and phosphorus are not erode stream banks, removes pol- ers, streams, and other waterbodies. This under significant pressure,” said Office at excessive levels. Twenty-seven per- lutants carried by rainwater and helps comprehensive survey will also help de- of Water Acting Assistant Administra- cent of the nation’s rivers and streams maintain water temperatures that sup- velop improvements to monitoring these tor Nancy Stoner. “We must continue to have excessive levels of nitrogen, and port healthy streams for aquatic life. Ap- rivers and streams across jurisdictional invest in protecting and restoring our 40 percent have high levels of phospho- proximately 24 percent of the rivers and boundaries and enhance the ability of nation’s streams and rivers as they are rus. Too much nitrogen and phosphorus streams monitored were rated poor due states and tribes to assess and manage vital sources of our drinking water, pro- in the water—known as nutrient pollu- to the loss of healthy vegetative cover. water quality to help protect our water, vide many recreational opportunities, tion—causes significant increases in al- • Increased bacteria levels. High aquatic life, and human health. Results and play a critical role in the economy.” gae, which harms water quality, food re- bacteria levels were found in nine per- are available for a dozen geographic and The 2008-2009 National Rivers and sources and habitats, and decreases the cent of stream and river miles mak- ecological regions of the country. Stream Assessment reflects the most re- oxygen that fish and other aquatic life ing those waters potentially unsafe for cent data available, and is part of EPA’s need to survive. Nutrient pollution has swimming and other recreation.

Conservation Leadership Corps Committee Activity

his is our story to share with you I got about 5 miles from home and all of have been wearing his car on my trunk. So about the weekend we attended a sudden in front of me were 4 big deer that’s my story. Again, we are truly grate- Tthe Missouri Annual Meeting on on the highway. I slammed on the breaks ful that we were able to take part in this February 21st through 24th. and everything flew off the seats and lucky trip and learning experience. A new committee was formed called the car behind me could stop or I would Lil Pipping Conservation Leadership Corps com- mittee which will be chaired by Lil Pip- ping. Lil with the corps co-coordinator Leah McSherry and George Brochert, 2nd V.P. went to Missouri to take part in their Wisconsin Wildlife Federation annual meeting and to learn more about Leah McSherry, Education Outreach Co- how their club works. ordinator/Wildlife Society UWSP (left) Conservation Leadership Corps Application First let me tell you that we picked the with 2nd VP George Borchert and Past prefect weekend not to do this. When we President Lil Pipping. left on Thursday from Madison we headed (Please be concise and limit your response to two pages in length---the deadline date for towards Missouri by way of Iowa. Roads before the board on Sunday morning to be applications is 4 pm on May 3, 2013) were great until we got closer to Canton voted to except or not. Missouri. About 4 pm we started to notice Later Friday night was their award 1. What is your personal and professional interest in conservation? that we weren’t seeing much of the high- banquet. They gave out 13 awards simi- 2. What would you say are the high points in your life related to conservation, either from way any more so we decided that at the lar to WWF’s annual meeting. It lasted an educational, personal, or organizational standpoint? next off ramp we were going to turn off. until 10 pm and then the youth groups 3. Why do you want to be a member of the Conservation Leadership Corps with the By 4:30 we were in a whiteout and had went back to finalize their resolutions. We Wisconsin Wildlife Federation? What would you like to get out of the experience? reached a Comfort Hotel near Canton and turned in at that time. 4. Why is the concept of a Wisconsin Conservation Leadership Corps important? they had room in the Inn. We went to din- Saturday morning we had breakfasts 5. What role do you see conservation organizations have in the future of conservation in ner right away so when we got to our room with the CLC group and later in the morn- Wisconsin? we didn’t have to venture out again. There ing attended the Keynote session and 6. Will you be willing and able to attend a majority of the training sessions? were many travelers stopping at this ho- then we broke out into different Natu- tel, actually the county plow drivers also ral Resource Committee session to listen Background and Contact Information: stopped here to switch drivers and catch to what is going on in those areas. After Name: ______up on their sleep. Later I learned from lunch we were back to the work, attended Street Address: ______some plow drivers that they closed the the Resolutions committee meeting where City, State and Zip Code: ______highway down and if we would have con- they either voted ye or na to except their Email Address: ______resolutions (this was done by a 3 person tinued on we would have been stranded. Telephone Number: ______committee). We actually had a couple of After a good night sleep we had an ear- Present School:______ly breakfasts and by 8 am we were back hours of free time between 2 and 5. They Ye ar in School (please specify whether High School or College): ______on the road which by then were plowed had some tours planned but we had not and some were actually bare. We must signed up for any. 5 pm to 6:30 was social/ Please include a name and contact information for a reference or references related to have encountered between 35-40 cars in silent auction time, they sold special wine your conservation interest. The reference or references can be a parent, teacher or other the ditches and at least 5 semis that were glasses on Friday and Saturday night for adult that you have had contact with related to conservation. These references will be im- turned over. It was most exciting. Then $10 which gave you 3 glasses of wine. The portant in the selection process. our GPS lady told us to turn onto Hwy H. wine came from their local winery and you Now that didn’t seem like a wise choice got to keep the glass. but what did we know. This was a 14 mile Wow, they had about 70 plus silent Please send applications to the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, W7303 CTH CS, Poynette stretch of road that actually turned into a auction items or more. When it was about WI 53955 or preferably electronically to Leah McSherry, WWF Leadership Corps Coordi- single lane right down the middle. Didn’t 6:20 they closed it down and then we had nator, at [email protected] meet any other cars and there was a semi a lovely dinner. After which you went to on its side in the ditch. Well when we fin- the items that you bid on and if you were ished this beautiful stretch of road (actu- the last name on the sheet that item was ally was beautiful scenery) we stopped at yours and you took it and the bid sheet a gas station for a break and I asked about to pay for it and you were done. We all 3 this road and 2 people immediately said, left them some of our money. They had President’s Report “You never drive that road in the winter, items for all ages, babies and up. 6:30 the never,” oh well we did. banquet started, dinner, a couple of presi- Vol. III Part xII We arrived at our destination around dent’s awards and then the live auction 10:30 or so. We stayed at the Capitol Plaza started. They had 34 live auctions items Hotel, lovely place about a block of so from ranging from prints to hunts in Argenti- ur Annual Meeting is the school juniors, seniors, and fresh- the Capitol. Checked in, grabbed lunch na, juke box, hand made quilt and much weekend of April 12, 13, men and sophomores in college. This O14, at the Mead Hotel in new committee will enable younger and then started to prepare for a long more. They do not hold their award part of night. We were to shadow the Conserva- it with the dinner part. 2 separate nights. Wisconsin Rapids. You should con- people interested in conservation to tion Leadership Corp of Missouri so we Well now it’s time to turn in and get tact Jennifer at the office: 608-635- become involved. Take a look at our can learn how to get ours up and running packed so after breakfasts on Sunday 2742 or [email protected]. I hope all website http://www.wiwf.org/ for fur- smoothly. Leah met up with some youth we can get on the road. We stayed long directors and club representatives ther info. and applications. This pro- and started to work on their resolutions enough to see the new president of CLC are already registered. The Annual gram will help develop the leaders of that they were going to present on Sat- elected and off we were. The people were Meeting; with Art contest, distin- tomorrow. urday and I joined another group. George very friendly and they really made us feel guished speakers, conservation is- We invite you to attend the Annu- found some mentors from the DNR and at home. So off we went. Roads were great sues, and a few surprises; will be fun al Meeting and look forward to meet- hung with them. They had mentors there and we reached George Meyer’s home in and informative. This is a great time ing our membership. Help support from all branches of the DNR and they Madison around 4 pm Sunday in which for our affiliates to become involved the voice of Wisconsin’s outdoors. worked with each group on a topic of con- George & I still had another 99 miles to with the workings of the WWF. Chuck Matyska, cern and then came up with their resolu- go to Oshkosh and then I picked up my car We have a new Conservation President tion that they would present on Saturday and headed 35 miles to home. Leah had to Leadership Corps program for high before the 3 person resolution board who go to Stevens Point. either agreed to hear them or not. If they This round trip of 1236 miles was in- were excepted then they would be brought teresting and the company was great until WISCONSERVATION 4 April 2013 Public Asked to Participate in Deer Mortality Update Two Surveys on Deer Management Hi all, all capture related deaths necropsied by the Deer capture is in the closing weeks for wildlife health lab. the 2013 season and the number of bucks ra- If you or someone you know wants to help in Wisconsin diocollared in both study areas has already this winter in the northern study area (Win- • opinions on deer herd health and reached goals we set at the beginning of the ter, WI) call 608-219-0771 to get scheduled or ADISON – Providing valu- season. Due to this success we have increased in the eastern area (Shiocton, WI) call 920- able input and shaping de- chronic wasting disease and whether our radiocollared buck goal to 40 new adult 373-3565. As a reminder, we have also gotten Mcisions on the future of deer and if so how the state should proceed bucks and 45 new button bucks in each re- approval to do fawn capture this spring and management in Wisconsin is not just with efforts to control the spread of the spective study area, which should enhance have started ordering equipment and plan- reserved for deer hunters. State wildlife disease. our understanding of buck mortality. Our ning for that as well. The 2011–2012 annual officials want to hear from anyone inter- excellent and dedicated technicians, as well report is now posted on our website for down- ested in deer, from farmers to landown- Additionally, opportunities to as favorable winter snow and temperatures, load by looking under the “Resources” heading ers to wildlife watchers. participate in meetings have contributed greatly to capture success on the website found here: (http://dnr.wi.gov/ The Department of Natural Resourc- A series of 34 public meetings to gath- this year. We plan to end capture at the end of topic/wildlifehabitat/research/whitetailed- es has launched two new surveys to col- March, so there is still time to get out and par- deer.html). er public input on what people would like ticipate. Nearly every day technicians are in- Also, I recently worked with our WDNR lect feedback from what is hoped to be to see for a 2013 deer season structure volving public and DNR volunteers in capture media specialist to put together a video em- a diverse set of interests representing began around the state this week and efforts, with many individuals coming back to phasizing our request for research volunteers, hunters and non-hunters. run through the end of the month. Local help multiple times. it can be found here: http://youtu.be/bP1CK- One survey, called the Deer Manage- wildlife biologists will be on hand to an- As of March 18th, in the northern study BYvfWE. We will be adding additional infor- ment Unit Survey will provide the valu- swer questions and talk about the cur- we have captured 31 adult bucks, 39 button mation and pictures and videos to the website able local perspective the DNR and the rent status of the local deer herd. They bucks, 95 does, and 96 recaptures. Similarly, when we can. Please let me know if you have Natural Resources Board will consider will listen to ideas and observations, and in the eastern study area we have caught 32 any other questions or concerns and I hope for the 2013 hunting seasons. Survey discuss possible strategies to manage the adult bucks, 46 button bucks, 55 does, and 38 you get a chance to muddy up your clothes participants will be asked to choose their herd. recaptures. Below are a few pictures from re- with a buck or fawn capture! cent field activities. Capture mortality is cur- Take care, preferred deer management unit for To find a meeting location and time, rently at 3% and as in the past we will have Jared Duquette which they will provide input. It can be visit dnr.wi.gov and search keywords the unit the participant hunts in, lives in “Deer Hunter Forum.” or is the most familiar with. The public also has an opportunity The survey asks whether the respon- to play an active role in shaping the dent hunts and if so, by which methods long-term future of deer management in and on private land, public land or both Wisconsin by participating in a series of and the type of deer the responded is in- Wisconsin’s Deer Trustee Report imple- terested in harvesting. Additional topics mentation meetings. The report con- include: tains 62 recommendations assembled by • past involvement with deer man- James Kroll, along with Gary Alt and Da- agement efforts; vid Guynn, who were commissioned by • perception of the deer population the Gov. Scott Walker as the state’s deer in the unit and whether there have been trustees to perform an objective evalua- more or fewer deer in recent years; tion of deer management practices. A few members of the eastern crew setting Brittany (eastern crew leader) and student • accuracy of the DNR population Four action teams have been formed up a drop net used to capture deer. volunteers from the University of Wisconsin estimate for the unit; how much impor- to help move ideas from recommenda- waiting for a deer to run into the capture net. tance should be assigned to things like tions to implementation on the ground. agricultural and forestry wildlife dam- Each action team will be responsible for age, vehicle-deer collisions, hunter satis- reviewing an area-specific grouping of Aerial Deer Survey of Shell Lake faction and other topics; recommendations pulled from the report. • whether permit levels for the unit The team focus areas are: Deer Manage- Area Completed are too high, too low or acceptable levels; ment Assistance Program; herd health and and chronic wasting disease; regulations POONER – Aerial surveys were ial survey experience conducted the survey. • what other information or infor- and season structure; and science and conducted recently by the Depart- An average of 465 deer was observed re- mation gathering tools the respondent research. Sment of Natural Resources in the cently during two, fix-wing aerial surveys. would be interested in having the DNR Action teams will meet simultane- Shell Lake area to help provide an index on DNR wildlife biologists were able to identify provide. ously, so groups are encouraged to send the number of deer within the survey area, as multiple areas containing high concentra- The second survey, called the Deer multiple representatives if there is inter- well as identifying areas with especially high tions of deer. Several of these concentrations Trustee Implementation Survey, focuses est in serving on more than one action concentrations of deer. are within 1 mile of the site where the initial on broader long-term deer management team. Additionally, those interested in The survey focused on the areas near CWD positive deer was detected. One illegal Shell Lake where a sick deer was discovered feeding site was also detected. in Wisconsin and ways that it can be en- joining a team must attend the April 6 in November 2011. It was tested and found to While an important tool for surveying hanced. and all subsequent meetings. There will be positive for chronic wasting ting disease wildlife populations, including deer, research- This survey asks for county of resi- be additional opportunities for input to (CWD). ers said only 50- to 60-percent of deer present dence, landowner status, interest in the action teams, but membership will be The surveys covered an area of 36 square are typically seen during aerial observations. white-tailed deer management, and finalized on April 6. miles. Transects were flown a quarter-mile The ability to see deer from the air is effected whether or not the respondent hunts. Action team meetings are currently apart, totaling 144 linear miles surveyed. Two by aircraft speed, topography and forest den- The survey also asks about: all scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at DNR observers and a pilot with extensive aer- sity. • interest in a Deer Management the UW-Stevens Point location above. Assistance Program that would provide The dates are April 6 and 27, May 18, professional assistance for managing June 8 and 29, and July 20, 2013. All DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp Statement on 2013 deer on their land; meetings are scheduled to be completed • the importance of a variety of im- by July 20 in order to meet deadlines for Walleye Declarations by Chippewa Tribes pacts the state’s deer herd has on other the official rule making process. People resources who want to commit to serving on one of • issues identified in the Deer Trust- the action teams should attend the April pon receiving annual tribal wall- on reservation. Based on the tribe’s breach of eye harvest declarations from the the Agreement, the department has no choice ee’s final report on actions Wisconsin 6 meeting. UChippewa tribes for waters in the but to withhold the payment and the license should take to establish regulations and Both surveys will be available at the Ceded Territory covering the northern third revenue. season structures, such as combining local DMU meetings, the Spring Conser- of Wisconsin, DNR analysis indicates that In response, DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp DMUs, managing by county and limiting vation Congress Spring Hearings and the of the 535 lakes named for harvest, 197 were has issued the following statement: the numbers of antlerless permits avail- deer trustee meetings as well as online. named at a level that will result in a one- “Wisconsin’s strong walleye fishery and able; Hard copies can also be obtained by visit- walleye daily bag limit for anglers. the tourism it produces are very important • opinions on baiting and feeding ing a local DNR customer service center Waters named at a one-walleye bag limit in northern Wisconsin. As Secretary of the deer and its impact on deer behavior and and ask for a print out of the survey(s). include the Three Lakes Chain, part of the Department of Natural Resources, sustain- disease transmission; Eagle Chain and a number of popular wall- ing our fishery is foremost in my priorities. eye fisheries in northwest Wisconsin. The Chippewa tribes are acting lawfully Of the remaining 338 declared waters, within their treaty rights. However, over the 331 will have a two-walleye daily bag limit, past 10 years, we have seen a maximum of and seven will have a three-walleye daily bag 10 lakes declared at one time for one-wall- WWF meets with Wis. Deer Hunters, Inc. limit. eye bag limits. This drastic increase in lakes The number of lakes declared is similar to named at a one-walleye bag limit is signifi- past years. However, the percent of these lakes cant, unprecedented, and a challenge to long- declared at a one-walleye bag limit is much standing partnerships. higher than usual. Within the past 15 years I remain committed to building on the no more than 10 lakes have been declared at successful partnerships we have expanded a one-walleye bag limit in one year, and that upon and enjoyed together over my two years total was reduced to five lakes before spearing as DNR Secretary. However, I will stand up started. for state interests, including angler harvest The Tribes do not always take as many opportunities and the benefits they bring to fish as they declare. When that happens, an- local economies. gler bag limits on individual lakes are re- Be assured, the increased declarations do adjusted when spearing activity diminishes, not endanger the fishery. The DNR manages based on the percentage of walleye actually the fishery and has developed a nationally taken. respected system designed to protect water As part of this year’s declarations, the Lac bodies from over harvest. du Flambeau Tribe has named 232 of their Over the next few weeks, DNR aims to 233 total lakes at a two-fish daily bag limit. work with the tribes in an effort to negotiate The lakes had previously been set at a three- a reduction in their declarations. bag limit as part of a long-standing Memo- We have displayed a willingness to coop- randum of Agreement between the DNR and erate and negotiate with all of Wisconsin’s Lac du Flambeau. Lac du Flambeau’s un- tribes, and we have many success stories precedented change in declarations effective- that represent that partnership. ly terminated the 16-year Agreement. We will continue to be available to work As part of the Agreement, the Tribe re- with the Chippewa tribes for the proper ceived $84,500 from the state to maintain management of our state’s abundant and im- Guest speaker for the Wisconsin Deer Hunters, Inc. Annual Meeting was George the three-walleye bag limit. They also re- portant natural resources. All of Wisconsin’s ceived revenue generated through sales of citizens--tribal and non-tribal--expect and Meyer (left), Executive Director of WWF, pictured with WWF President Chuck snowmobile, ATV and fishing license sales deserve that.” Matyska and Dennis Hoffman, President of Wisconsin Deer Hunters, Inc. WISCONSERVATION 5 April 2013 2013-2014 Ceded Territory Walleye Bag Limits

Inland waters not listed below have a total daily bag limit of 5, unless listed in the regulation pamphlet as a special regulation water. THESE BAG LIMITS ARE EFFECTIVE FROM MAY 4, 2013 TO MARCH 2, 2014 INCLUSIVE.

The total daily bag limit for walleyes is five. If the lake you are fishing has a bag limit less than five, you can fish other lakes to fill your daily bag limit. While fishing, you cannot possess fish in excess of that lake’s daily bag limit. Therefore, remember to remove all fish from your boat prior to fishing on a second lake that also has a restricted bag limit.

ASHLAND COUNTY BAG LIMIT LANGLADE COUNTY Little Fork...... 1 Grindstone...... 2 Mermaid ...... 2 Bear...... 2 Big Twin ...... 2 Lone Stone ...... 1 Lac Courte Oreilles ...... 2 Meta...... 2 Galilee ...... 2 Duck ...... 1 Long (620 ac; T39 R11E S8) ...... 1 Little Round ...... 2 Middle Gresham ...... 2 Gordon...... 2 Enterprise ...... 1 Long (113 ac; T37N-R7E-S10) ...... 1 Lost Land...... 1 Moccasin ...... 2 Mineral...... 2 Goto...... 3 Long (56 ac; T39N-R10E-S3) ...... 1 Nelson ...... 2 Moon ...... 2 Jessie ...... 2 Lost (155 ac; T38N-R9E-S24) ...... 1 Round ...... 2 Morton ...... 2 BARRON COUNTY Lawrence ...... 2 Lower Kaubashine...... 1 Sand ...... 3 Murphy...... 2 Bear...... 1 Moccasin ...... 1 Lumen ...... 1 Sissabagama...... 2 Muskellunge ...... 2 Beaver Dam...... 1 Mueller...... 1 Manson ...... 2 Spider ...... 2 N Crab ...... 2 Big Dummy ...... 1 Otter...... 2 Maple...... 1 Teal ...... 2 N Turtle ...... 2 Big Moon ...... 1 Pickerel (Forest/ Langlade Cos.) .....1 Margaret ...... 1 Tiger Cat Flowage ...... 3 Nelson (104 ac; T40N-R9E-S22).....2 Duck ...... 1 Rolling Stone ...... 1 Mars...... 1 Whitefish ...... 1 Nixon ...... 2 Granite...... 1 Rose ...... 1 McCormick...... 1 Windfall ...... 1 No Mans ...... 2 Horseshoe (115ac; T36N-R14E-S3) ..1 Sawyer...... 1 Medicine ...... 2 Windigo ...... 2 Norwood ...... 2 Horseshoe (377ac; T34N-R14E-S6) ..1 Summit ...... 1 Mercer ...... 2 Otter...... 2 Lake Chetek ...... 1 Upper Post...... 1 Mid...... 1 ST. CROIx COUNTY Oxbow ...... 2 Lower Devils ...... 1 White ...... 1 Mildred...... 1 Cedar...... 1 Palmer ...... 2 Lower Turtle ...... 1 Minocqua...... 2 Papoose ...... 2 Lower Vermilion ...... 1 LINCOLN COUNTY Moccasin ...... 1 TAYLOR COUNTY Partridge ...... 2 Mud ...... 1 Alexander ...... 1 Moen ...... 1 Rib ...... 2 Pickerel ...... 2 Pokegama ...... 1 Alice...... 2 Mud (41 ac; T38N-R7E-S8) ...... 1 Pine Island...... 2 Poskin ...... 1 Deer...... 1 Mud (124 ac; T38N-R11E-S1) ...... 1 VILAS COUNTY Pioneer ...... 2 Prairie ...... 1 Jersey City Flowage ...... 2 Muskellunge ...... 2 Alder ...... 2 Plum (1033 ac; T41N-R7E-S36) .....2 Red Cedar ...... 2 Mohawksin...... 2 Muskie ...... 2 Allequash...... 2 Plum (100 ac; T44N-R42W-S12) .....2 Sand ...... 1 Rice Reservoir/Nokomis Chain N Nokomis ...... 2 Alma ...... 2 Presque Isle Chain (Averil, Presque Silver ...... 1 (includes Rice R. Flowage, N Two...... 1 Annabelle...... 2 Isle & Van Vliet Lakes) ...... 2 Spring ...... 1 Nokomis and Bridge Lakes)...... 2 Oatmeal...... 2 Anvil...... 2 Rainbow...... 2 Staples...... 1 Spirit R Flowage ...... 2 Oneida...... 2 Apeekwa ...... 2 Razorback ...... 2 Upper Devils ...... 2 Paradise...... 1 Armour...... 2 Rest ...... 2 Upper Turtle ...... 1 MARATHON COUNTY Pelican...... 1 Arrowhead ...... 2 Rice ...... 2 Big Eau Pleine Reservoir...... 1 Pickerel (736 ac; T39N-R8E-S18) ....2 Ballard ...... 2 Roach (51 ac; T40N-R7E-S9) ...... 2 BAYFIELD COUNTY Pickerel (49 ac; T38N-R9E-S31) .....2 Bass...... 2 Roach (125 ac; T43N-R8E-S7) ...... 3 Atkins...... 2 MARINETTE COUNTY Pier (257 ac; T37N-R4E-S3) ...... 1 Bear...... 2 Rock ...... 2 Bladder ...... 2 Big Newton ...... 1 Pine (203 ac; T39N-R4E-S36)...... 1 Beaver ...... 2 Round ...... 2 Diamond ...... 2 Caldron Falls Reservoir ...... 1 Pine (240 ac; T37N-R9E-S4)...... 2 Belle...... 2 Rush ...... 2 Long...... 2 High Falls Reservoir ...... 1 Planting Ground...... 1 Benson ...... 2 Sanford ...... 2 Middle Eau Claire ...... 2 Hilbert ...... 1 Prairie ...... 1 Big Arbor Vitae...... 2 Scattering Rice ...... 2 Namekagon ...... 2 Johnson Falls Flowage ...... 1 Rainbow Flowage ...... 2 Big (T42N R06E S04; Hwy K) ...... 2 Snipe ...... 2 Owen ...... 2 Little Newton ...... 1 Range Line ...... 1 Big(T43N R08E S24;Cisco Chain) ...2 S Turtle ...... 2 Pike Chain (Buskey Bay, Hart, Oneonta...... 2 Rhinelander Flowage...... 1 Big Crooked...... 2 Spectacle...... 2 Millicent, & Twin Bear Lakes) ...... 2 Sandstone Flowage...... 1 Rice Reservoir/Nokomis Chain Big Donahue ...... 2 Spider ...... 2 Siskiwit...... 2 (includes Rice R. Flowage, Big Gibson...... 2 Spring ...... 2 Upper Eau Claire...... 2 OCONTO COUNTY Nokomis and Bridge Lakes)...... 2 Big Hurst ...... 2 Squaw (Vilas/ Oneida Cos.) ...... 2 Archibald ...... 1 Rocky Run Flowage...... 1 Big Kitten ...... 2 Star ...... 2 BURNETT COUNTY Bass...... 1 Round ...... 1 Big Muskellunge ...... 2 Stateline...... 2 Big McKenzie...... 2 Bear...... 2 S Pine ...... 1 Big Portage ...... 2 Stewart ...... 2 Clam R Flowage ...... 1 Boot ...... 1 S Two...... 1 Big Sand ...... 1 Stone ...... 2 Devils...... 1 Boundary ...... 2 Sand (540 ac; T39N R9E S20) ...... 2 Big St. Germain ...... 2 Sturgeon ...... 2 Dunham...... 1 Crooked ...... 1 Second ...... 1 Birch ...... 2 Sumach ...... 2 Lipsett ...... 1 Horn...... 1 Sevenmile ...... 1 Black Oak ...... 2 Tenderfoot ...... 2 Little Ye llow ...... 1 John...... 2 Seventeen ...... 1 Boot (284 ac; T40N-R9E-S2)...... 2 Towanda ...... 2 Rooney ...... 1 Maiden...... 1 Shepard...... 1 Boot (29 ac; T44N-R6E-S33)...... 2 Trout...... 2 Round ...... 1 Munger ...... 2 Shishebogama...... 2 Boulder ...... 2 Twin Lake Chain (includes North Sand ...... 2 Paya...... 1 Skunk...... 1 Brandy ...... 2 and South Twin Lakes)...... 2 Ye llow...... 1 Townsend Flowage ...... 1 Soo ...... 1 Carpenter ...... 2 Upper Aimer ...... 2 Waubee ...... 1 Spider ...... 1 Catfish ...... 2 Upper Buckatabon...... 2 CHIPPEWA COUNTY Wheeler ...... 1 Spirit ...... 1 Circle Lily...... 2 Upper Gresham...... 2 Chain (Chippewa/Rusk Cos.) ...... 2 Squash (392 ac; T36N-R7E-S24) ....2 Clear ...... 2 Vance...... 2 Holcombe Flowage ...... 2 ONEIDA COUNTY Squaw (Vilas/ Oneida Cos.) ...... 2 Cleveland...... 2 Voyageur ...... 2 Long...... 2 Aldridge ...... 1 Squirrel ...... 2 Cochran...... 2 W Bay ...... 2 Sand (Chippewa/Rusk Cos.) ...... 1 Alva ...... 2 Stella ...... 1 Content ...... 2 W Plum ...... 2 Wissota ...... 2 Baker ...... 1 Stone (248 ac; T39N-R4E-S27)...... 1 Crab...... 2 W Witches ...... 2 Bass (124 ac; T37N-R9E-S31) ...... 1 Sunday ...... 2 Crampton...... 2 Watersmeet ...... 2 DOUGLAS COUNTY Bear...... 1 Sunset ...... 1 Cranberry ...... 1 White Birch ...... 2 Amnicon...... 2 Bearskin...... 2 Swamp (296 ac; T36N-R6E-S6) .....1 Crystal ...... 2 Wh. Sand (T42N R7E S27;HwyK)....2 Bond ...... 2 Big Carr ...... 2 Swamsauger ...... 2 Dead Pike ...... 2 Wild Rice ...... 2 Dowling ...... 2 Big Fork ...... 1 Sweeney ...... 2 Deer (65 ac; T42N-R10E-S30) ...... 2 Wildcat...... 2 Lower Eau Claire ...... 1 Big ...... 2 Tamarack ...... 1 Deer (37 ac; T43N-R5E-S10) ...... 2 Wolf ...... 2 Minnesuing ...... 1 Big Stone...... 1 Third ...... 1 Deerskin ...... 2 Ye llow Birch ...... 2 Nebagamon...... 2 Birch ...... 2 Thompson ...... 2 Diamond ...... 2 Upper St Croix...... 2 Bird ...... 1 Thunder (172 ac; T37N R9E S32) ....1 Dorothy Dunn ...... 2 WASHBURN COUNTY Whitefish ...... 2 Blue ...... 2 Thunder (1768 ac;T38NR10E S3)....2 Duck ...... 2 Balsam...... 1 Bolger ...... 1 Tim Lynn ...... 1 E Ellerson ...... 2 Bass (130 ac; T37N-R10W-S7) ...... 1 DUNN COUNTY Boom ...... 2 Tom Doyle ...... 1 Eagle ...... 2 Bass Patterson (188 ac.) ...... 1 Tainter L...... 2 Booth ...... 2 Tomahawk Lake Chain (includes Eleanore ...... 2 Big Bass ...... 1 Brown ...... 2 Tomahawk and Little Tomahawk) ...2 Erickson...... 2 Birch ...... 2 FLORENCE COUNTY Buckskin ...... 2 Townline...... 1 Fawn (22 ac; T40N-R8E-S30) ...... 2 Dunn ...... 1 Emily ...... 1 Buffalo ...... 1 Turtle ...... 2 Fawn (74 ac; T42N-R5E-S11) ...... 2 Long...... 2 Fay...... 1 Burrows ...... 1 Two Sisters ...... 2 Finger ...... 2 Middle McKenzie ...... 2 Fisher...... 2 Carrol...... 2 Upper Kaubashine...... 2 Fishtrap ...... 2 Minong Flowage ...... 2 Halsey ...... 1 Chain ...... 2 Venus...... 1 Forest ...... 2 Nancy ...... 1 Keyes...... 1 Clear (846 ac; T39N-R7E-S16) ...... 2 Virgin (276 ac; T38N-R11E-S14).....2 Found ...... 2 Shell...... 1 Patten ...... 1 Clear (36 ac; T36N-R9E-S10) ...... 2 W Horsehead...... 1 Frank ...... 2 Stone ...... 2 Pine R Flowage ...... 1 Clear (30 ac; T37N-R7E-S24) ...... 1 Walters...... 1 Harmony ...... 2 Sea Lion ...... 1 Clear (62 ac; T38N-R8E-S2) ...... 1 Whitefish ...... 1 Harris...... 2 SPECIAL SIZE AND BAG LIMITS: Clearwater ...... 2 Wildwood...... 2 Helen ...... 2 FOREST COUNTY Columbus ...... 2 Willow Flowage ...... 2 Hiawatha ...... 2 WALLEYE IN LAC DU FLAMBEAU Arbutus ...... 1 Creek...... 2 Willow Lake ...... 1 High ...... 2 RESERVATION WATERS: Birch ...... 1 Crescent (612 ac;T36N-R8E-S21) ...2 Horsehead...... 2 There is a bag limit of three and a Butternut ...... 2 Crooked ...... 1 POLK COUNTY Hunter ...... 2 minimum length limit of 18” for walleye Crane...... 1 Cunard...... 1 Balsam...... 1 Imogene...... 2 on the following waters: Franklin ...... 1 Currie...... 1 Bear...... 1 Irving ...... 2 1. Shishebogama Lake, Oneida Ground Hemlock ...... 1 Dam...... 2 Big Butternut ...... 2 Island...... 2 County; Howell ...... 1 Deer (177 ac; T38N-R11E-S10) .....1 Big Round ...... 1 Jag...... 2 2. Big Crooked Lake, T41N R5E S22, Jungle ...... 2 Diamond ...... 1 Half Moon ...... 1 Jenny...... 2 Vilas County; King ...... 1 Dog (37 ac; T39N-R8E-S18) ...... 2 Indianhead Flowage ...... 1 Johnson...... 2 3. Gunlock Lake, Vilas County; Lily ...... 2 Dog (216 ac; T38N-R11E-S1) ...... 1 N Pipe ...... 1 Katinka...... 2 4. Lac du Flambeau Chain, including Little Long ...... 2 E Horsehead ...... 2 Pipe ...... 1 Kentuck ...... 2 Big Crawling Stone, Little Crawling Lucerne ...... 1 Echo ...... 1 Sand ...... 1 Kenu ...... 2 Stone, Little Sand, Fence, Flam- Metonga...... 2 Fifth ...... 2 Wapogasset...... 1 Kildare ...... 2 beau, Long, Interlaken, Moss, North Pickerel (Forest/ Langlade Cos.) .....1 Fish ...... 1 Lac Des Fleurs ...... 2 Placid, Pokegama, South Placid, Pine ...... 1 Fourmile...... 1 PRICE COUNTY Lac Vieux Desert ...... 2 To-To-Tom, White Sand (T41N R5E Range Line ...... 1 Fourth ...... 2 Butternut ...... 2 Laura ...... 2 S27) and Whitefish Lakes and all Roberts ...... 2 Franklin ...... 1 Duroy ...... 2 Little Arbor Vitae ...... 2 connecting waters, Vilas County; Silver ...... 1 Fuller ...... 2 Lac Sault Dore...... 2 Little Crooked ...... 2 5. Little Trout Lake, Vilas County. Stevens ...... 1 Garth ...... 1 Long (419 ac.; T37N R01W S14). . . . .2 Little Horsehead ...... 2 Tr ump...... 1 George...... 2 Long (238 ac.; T39N R02W S30). . . . .2 Little John ...... 2 MUSKELLUNGE IN LAC DU FLAM- Gilmore ...... 2 Pike ...... 2 Little Papoose ...... 2 BEAU RESERVATION WATERS: IRON COUNTY Hancock...... 1 Pixley Flowage...... 2 Little Portage ...... 2 There is a minimum length limit for Big Pine (632 ac; T41N-R3E-S36)....2 Hasbrook ...... 2 Round ...... 2 Little Rice...... 2 muskellunge of 40” on all waters that lie Echo ...... 2 Hat Rapids Flowage ...... 2 Solberg ...... 2 Little Spider ...... 2 within the Lac du Flambeau reserva- Fisher...... 2 Hemlock...... 1 Turner ...... 2 Little St. Germain...... 2 tion. Gile Flowage ...... 2 Hill ...... 2 Wilson ...... 2 Little Star ...... 2 Lake of the Falls ...... 2 Hixon ...... 2 Little Trout ...... 2 Long...... 2 Hodstradt...... 1 RUSK COUNTY Lone Pine ...... 2 Lower Springstead...... 2 Indian...... 2 Chain (Chippewa/ Rusk Cos.) ...... 2 Long...... 1 Martha ...... 2 Island...... 1 Dairyland Reservoir...... 2 Loon...... 2 Mercer ...... 2 Jennie Webber...... 1 Island...... 2 Lost ...... 2 Pardee ...... 2 Julia (238 ac; Rhinelander) ...... 1 Potato ...... 3 Lost Canoe ...... 2 Pike ...... 2 Julia (401 ac; T38N-R11E-S1)...... 1 Pulaski...... 1 Lower Aimer ...... 2 Pine (312 ac; T44N-R3E-S29)...... 1 Kate Pier ...... 1 Sand (Chippewa/ Rusk Cos.) ...... 1 Lower Buckatabon...... 2 Randall ...... 2 Kathan ...... 2 Lynx (22 ac; T40N-R10E-S15)...... 2 Rice ...... 2 Katherine ...... 2 SAWYER COUNTY Lynx (339 ac; T43N-R7E-S18)...... 2 Sandy Beach ...... 2 Kawaguesaga ...... 2 Barber ...... 3 Mamie ...... 2 Spider ...... 2 Killarney...... 1 Chetac ...... 1 Manitowish...... 2 Tr ude ...... 2 Laurel...... 1 Chippewa Flowage ...... 3 Mann ...... 2 Turtle-Flambeau Flowage ...... 2 Little Bearskin ...... 1 Connors...... 2 Marshall...... 2 Little Carr...... 2 Durphee...... 2 McCullough ...... 2 WISCONSERVATION 6 April 2013 DNR To Close All of Mazomanie 16 ‘Friends Groups’ Receive Beach on Weekdays Stewardship Grants for State Park,

AZOMANIE, Wis. – In a re- law enforcement presence.” Forest and Trail Improvements newed effort to curb illicit This closure expands upon an existing Msex in public, drug use and closure of wooded areas of the property new marsh boardwalk at Hori- Park, the second phase of accessible cruising on Mazomanie Beach, the De- that left the beach area open and is the con Marsh, a new accessible cabin construction at Harrington Beach Acabin at Harrington Beach State Park. partment of Natural Resources today latest in a series of access policies the de- State Park and a group picnic shelter • Heritage Hill Foundation, land- announced that it is closing the entire partment has implemented over several at Rib Mountain State Park are among scaping and storm water management at property including the beach, islands seasons in an attempt to curb sexual ac- the improvements that will be made Heritage Hill State Historical Park. immediately off the beach, and wooded tivity, drug use, cruising for sex and com- thanks to 16 state park friends groups • Friends of High Cliff State Park the areas to all public access either from the plaints. that received matching grants from the second phase of a butterfly pond recon- water or land Monday through Friday The beach along the Lower Wisconsin Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program. struction at High Cliff State Park. from today through September 15. In River located in the northwest corner of The State of Wisconsin Building Com- • Friends of Red Cedar State Trail subsequent years the closure will be in Dane County in the Town of Mazomanie mission last month approved the release & Hoffman Hills, prairie restoration at effect March 1 through Sept. 15. has attracted people to its open and ex- of $248,600 in Stewardship property de- Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area. The beach will be open for public rec- pansive shoreline for decades. Property velopment funds for the 16 friends group • Friends of Horicon Marsh State reation Saturday and Sunday from 6 along the river was acquired in par- projects that will begin this spring and Wildlife Area, marsh boardwalk con- summer after contracts are issued in struction at Horicon Marsh State Wild- a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the year. New cels by the State of Wisconsin since the early March 2013. These friends groups life Area. signage is being prepared and will be in- 1950s to provide a full range of nature are providing a total of $668,000 in cash • Ice Age Trail Alliance, mobile skills stalled as quickly as possible, according based activities including hiking, wild- match for these projects. crew training for the Ice Age Trail. to property managers. life viewing, hunting, fishing and wild- A friends group is a group of people • Friends of Interstate State Park, “The goal of this closure is to make life habitat. who have an interest in Wisconsin’s nat- development of a beach house education- Mazomanie Beach a safe and enjoyable National websites have portrayed ural resources and who volunteer their al center at Interstate State Park. environment for everyone who visits or Mazomanie Beach as a destination spot time, services and support in order to • Friends of Kohler-Andrae Inc., floats past the area,” said DNR Conser- for naturist activity. Some individuals enhance one of Wisconsin’s state parks, bench & deck replacement at Kohler An- vation Warden Nate Kroeplin. “It is clear from states as far away as Florida have forests, trails and other properties. drae State Park. from our records that the majority of il- traveled to the beach for this and to look There are more than 80 individual • Friends of Lapham Peak, invasive friends groups for parks, forests, trails, species removal, snow making equip- licit activity is taking place on weekdays. for a sexual encounter. Illegal drug use nature centers and other properties in ment and interpretive exhibits for the Along with the closure we will add extra has also been documented. Wisconsin, organized under an overall Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine umbrella group, the Friends of Wisconsin State Forest. State Parks. • Friends of Peninsula State Park, “These friends groups allow us to nature center walkway renovation at Trout Anglers Being Asked to Report make improvements to parks, trails and Peninsula State Park. other properties that would not be pos- • Friends of Rib Mountain State Incidents of Gill Lice in Brook Trout sible without their support, both finan- Park, construction of a group picnic shel- cially and through volunteer hours,” says ter at Rib Mountain State Park. ITCHBURG, Wis. – Alert trout have been present all along they don’t Patty Loosen, friends group coordinator • Friends of Wyalusing State Park, anglers’ reports to state fish bi- have good knowledge of how widespread for the Wisconsin state parks program. Peterson shelter electrical upgrade at F The friends group projects that were Wyalusing State Park. ologists have brought to light they are in Wisconsin’s trout streams or a potential threat to Wisconsin’s native at what level. There are historic anec- approved by the building commission in- To located a state park property, brook trout, and all trout anglers are now dotal reports of severe infections in Seas clude: search the DNR website dnr.wi.gov for being asked to help track that threat. Branch, a small creek in Vernon County, • Friends of Big Foot Beach State “find a park.” To locate all DNR proper- Populations of a small parasitic crus- and Duncan Creek in Chippewa County, Park, prairie & woodland restoration; ties search “state lands.” tacean – called a copepod by scientists but nowhere else. Wisconsin fisheries sci- interpretative signs at Big Foot Beach The Wisconsin Legislature created but known commonly as gill lice – appear entists know that gill lice are present in State Park. the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Pro- • Friends of Browntown – Cadiz gram in 1989 to preserve valuable natu- to be increasing in some southwestern other states with native brook trout pop- Springs, playground replacement at Ca- ral areas and wildlife habitat, protect Wisconsin trout streams. ulations, such as Minnesota, but little diz Springs Recreation Area. water quality and fisheries, and expand Brook trout and gill lice have always hard data are available. • Friends of Cedarburg Bog, invasive opportunities for outdoor recreation. lived together in Wisconsin streams, ac- species removal at Cedarburg Bog State The property development and local as- cording to Department of Natural Re- Partners lend a hand Natural Area. sistance portion of the Stewardship pro- sources fisheries biologists, but recently “This is where Wisconsin trout an- • Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park, gram provides grants to friends groups the balance appears to be tipping toward glers can really help us document the picnic area and campground infrastruc- and non-profit conservation organiza- higher gill lice numbers in some streams. concern,” said Mitro. “It’s through a pro- ture improvements at Devil’s Lake State tions for property development activities The creature attaches to a brook trout’s cess called citizen-based monitoring and Park. on DNR land. gills making it difficult for the fish to doesn’t require any science training to • Friends of Harrington Beach State breath and slowing normal growth and participate. development. This increase in gill lice “All trout anglers are asked to do is go in some streams may be reducing trout fishing, as they would otherwise, and for numbers. each location they fish, fill out a simple Latest U.S. Census Figures Show DNR fish scientists will be taking a report on the species of trout caught and closer look at gill lice in select Wiscon- if they observed any gill lice on brook Wisconsin’s Forest Industry Steady in sin trout streams during the 2013 field trout. It’s equally important to report season seeking a better understand- when they didn’t observe any gill lice Rebuilding Economy ing of why gill lice populations may be where they fished. Location information increasing and where they are increas- is general so favorite fishing spots are ADISON -- Figures just in in the forest products industry is good ing. In addition to streamside research, not disclosed.” from the 2011 U.S. Census news for the entire state. For starters, a website has been set up to make it easy Survey information will go into a Mshow Wisconsin’s forests last year the 2010 U.S. Census figures for anglers across the state to report the master database and will be available to aren’t just growing trees, they are grow- showed the industry had about 56,500 appearance or absence of gill lice in the the public as the information is entered. ing jobs, with nearly 60,000 people work- employees. The newly released figures streams they fish. A website has been set up for the an- ing in forest-related positions statewide show an industry job growth to 58,136. “Gill lice are not new in Wisconsin gler reports with the help of Wisconsin in about 1,300 businesses. Add to that a growth in the value of streams,” said Matthew Mitro, research Trout Unlimited which maintains the “Wisconsin continues to lead the na- shipments to $19 billion – up from about scientist with the DNR Bureau of Sci- website and the River Alliance of Wis- tion in the value of forest products pro- $17 billion in 2010. ence Services, “they’ve always lived in consin. The effort is funded by a Citizen duced, demonstrating how our forests “This is why Wisconsin’s forests are balance with our native brook trout with Based Monitoring grant. are the foundation of one of Wisconsin’s the foundation of one of the most diverse neither having a significant negative im- most important economic sectors,” said economic sectors – and one of the stron- pact on the other. Many trout anglers are Potential long-term impacts familiar with them and the lice pose no Mitro says it is too early in this in- Paul DeLong, chief forester for the De- gest,” Hubbard said. threat to human health. What is new to vestigation into gill lice populations to partment of Natural Resources. “Though Wisconsin’s forest industry includes us was an increasing number of anglers identify trends but suggests the lice are the sustainable harvesting of timber can firms in the North American Industry telling our fish biologists about increases appearing in younger trout more fre- be visually concerning to some right after Classification System, wood and wood in gill lice in waters where they’d seen quently than before, potentially affecting harvest, the resulting values include not products sector, and the furniture and few or none previously. That’s what got population growth. only wood products but habitat for some fixtures and the paper and allied prod- our attention. During the 2012 field season re- highly desired wildlife and a healthy, ucts sectors. Add to that the 270 firms “Reports from anglers of a growing searchers found trout less than one year growing forest that will produce an array in forestry and logging with a payroll of gill lice population in some streams first of age with the parasites. Slower growth of benefits long into the future.” more than $27 million and 800 employ- started coming in 2010 and 2011. Our and development in young-of-the-year The data also indicate the forest prod- ees. Nursery and tree production also are early survey work in 2012 showed a fish means surviving their first winter ucts industry has held its own during in addition to these numbers. dramatic increase in infections between is more of a challenge. This in turn may the economy’s recent ride on the roller The forest products industry also sup- April and October 2012 in one stream negatively affect brook trout population coaster. ports thousands of related jobs, including where in April, 42 percent of fish sur- growth rates. “Significantly, the forest product in- those producing specialized machinery veyed had the lice. By October we found “There are a number of factors we dustry’s importance as a percentage of for the forest products and paper indus- 95 percent infected. This is far ahead of hope to evaluate as we look into this manufacturing has stayed roughly the tries. anything we’d expect to find. Many of the more deeply,” says Mitro. “We just do not same as before the downturn,” said Rog- Overall, the industry contributes infected fish had high numbers of the gill know at this time how things like water er Nacker, an economist and president about $2.6 billion annually in wages to lice. With so many fish infected so heav- temperature, fish population density, the of the Wisconsin Economic Development the Wisconsin economy, and supports ily the end result may be lower growth presence or absence of other trout species Institute. Nacker analyzes economic re- about $228,000 in state and local taxes. rates, smaller fish, a higher death rate and the physical characteristics of trout ports for the DNR Division of Forestry. and a smaller brook trout population in stream habitat may contribute to an in- the stream.” crease in gill lice, if at all. These are some Steven Hubbard, DNR forest prod- While researchers know that gill lice of the questions we hope to answer.” ucts services specialist, notes the growth WISCONSERVATION 7 April 2013 Explore Wisconsin’s Hidden Secrets on a Monitoring Confirms that Boaters, Natural Resources Foundation Field Trip Not Ducks, Moving Aquatic Invasive

ADISON – People who want Species Around to learn more about or just Mexplore a wide variety of Wis- reliminary results from system- are some positive signs, says Scott Van consin natural resources can begin sign- atic monitoring of Wisconsin Egeren, the DNR limnologist who coordi- ing up March 20 for any of the more than Plakes for aquatic invasive spe- nated DNR’s sampling over the past two 120 field trips being offered this summer cies confirm that boaters, not ducks or years. and fall by the Natural Resources Foun- other birds, are spreading the invaders • The number of lakes DNR sur- dation of Wisconsin in partnership with around, state and University of Wiscon- veyed and found with the different in- the Department of Natural Resources sin-Madison researchers say. vasive species was about the same for and other environmental educators. None of the wilderness lakes surveyed both years. Finishing up the five years of “Any family is really missing out if – those in remote places and easily acces- monitoring will help provide information their summer plans don’t include help- sible only to wildlife – had any invasive on the rate of the spread. ing band fawns or elk, birding by ca- species present while there was a direct • Most lakes with boat access were noe on the Wisconsin River, or hanging link between the presence of invasive still free of the worst invasive species; out with biologists as they electroshock species and boat access from public and 70 percent of the lakes with public ac- streams, search for mussels, or monitor private property. cess surveyed were free of Eurasian wa- bats,” said Ruth Oppedahl, Natural Re- Thirty percent of the lakes with boat ter-milfoil, despite the fact the invasive sources Foundation executive director. Participants in a previous field trip help access, however, had Eurasian water- plant has been present in Wisconsin for These are among some of the more band Wisconsin’s smallest owl, the milfoil, 18 percent of the suitable lakes more than 50 years and is considered a popular types of field trips offered. The saw-whet owl. © Anna Keaney surveyed with boat access had zebra relatively widespread aquatic invasive field trips are guided by experts, includ- mussels, and three lake systems with species. And 82 percent of suitable lakes ing many DNR staff, who help people boat access had spiny water fleas. with public access are still clear of zebra discover some of the best-kept secrets Foundation website: www.WisConserva- “The fact that accessible lakes are mussels, present inland for more than 20 of state parks, state natural areas and tion.org. the ones that are invaded indicates that years. other locations. All field trip participants must be a these species are moved by boaters,” says “While we did find one or more inva- Oppedahl said some of the more popu- member of the Natural Resources Foun- Alex Latzka, a University of Wisconsin- sive species in many of the lakes with lar field trips fill up quickly, “so the soon- dation to register, and can sign up four Madison graduate student involved in private and public boat access, the preva- er you sign up the better your chances guests for up to five field trips. Current the research. “While birds could trans- lence of any one of them is relatively low for getting into the field trips you are members receive exclusive early-bird port invasive species from one lake to given that some of these invasive species most interested in, but there are lots of registration, which opens at noon on another, our finding that remote lakes have been present in Wisconsin waters trips offered, so if you don’t get into your Wed., March 20. People can become a do not have invasive species strongly in- for decades,” Van Egeren says. first choice, there are many other oppor- foundation member online for $25 per dicates that birds are not an important Bob Wakeman, who coordinates DNR tunities.” person or $40 per family before March factor.” response to aquatic invasive species, The field trips take place in just about 20 and take advantage of the early-bird In recent years, DNR and the UW- says the preliminary results underscore every corner of the state. Field trips in- registration. Madison have collectively surveyed 450 how important it is that boaters take the clude: After April 1, registration opens to the lakes for aquatic invasive species like ze- required steps to prevent the spread of • Mississippi River Eagle Nest and general public, who can register with a bra mussels, Eurasian water-milfoil and aquatic invasive species. Warblers Boat Cruise, Crawford County, discounted $15 foundation membership. spiny water fleas. Regulations since 2006 for oceangoing May 11 Most trips have a $12 per person ($6 UW-Madison researchers looked for ships have effectively halted the intro- • Fawn Search & Collaring, Outaga- per child) fee; some trips have additional aquatic invasive species in a range of duction to the Great Lakes of new inva- mie County, May 25 or 26 fees to support conservation or equip- lakes, including wilderness lakes. sive species, Wakeman says, “so it’s up • Stream Ecology at Black Earth ment rental. Many trips are great for DNR focused its sampling on those to boaters to keep those invasive species Creek, Dane County, June 1 kids, while others are best for adults; lakes more likely to have invasive spe- already in the Great Lakes from being • Bog Vs. Swamp in Florence County, trips are marked to indicate their physi- cies present because they had boat ac- spread to inland lakes. June 14 cal demand level, ranging from easy to cess that ranged from wide, paved public “Out of 184 invasive species intro- • Treasures in the Stream: Native extreme. boat launches to private boat launches duced to Lake Michigan over the past Mussels, Waukesha County on July 20, This is the twentieth year the foun- to yard access. DNR is two years into its century, just 29 have made it to inland or Meridian County on July 27 dation has offered field trips, and more 5-year sampling effort to understand the Wisconsin lakes,” Wakeman says. “Boat- • Wetlands of Northwest Wisconsin, than 30,000 people have participated prevalence of aquatic invasive species in ers have done a good job in recent years Burnett County, Aug. 24 over the years. lakes statewide and also to understand in following the rules, and they can con- • Bat Swarm at Neda Mine, Dodge “The field trips are perfect for the avid whether efforts to slow the spread are tinue to keep the damaging species out of County, Aug. 23 or Sept. 20 outdoors type looking for something new working. inland waters as long as they take a few • Tiffany Bottoms Antique Train or a family just beginning to try outside Two years of sampling is not enough minutes to take some simple steps. “And Ride Plus Birds & Bluff Prairie Hike, Pe- adventures,” Oppedahl said. “There is to tell if the rate of spread is slowing in we’re happy to say that ducks are not go- pin County, Sept. 8 simply no better, nor more first-hand, lakes with boat access, although there ing to undo your hard work!” A complete list of field trips can be way to explore Wisconsin.” downloaded from Natural Resources

Existing Wisconsin State Park Turkey Hunting Zones Remain in Place Hunters need park-specific permit to hunt those parks; other parks are open to any hunters

urkey hunters interested in not have their own special zone number glers and trappers discounts on licenses; “It is each hunter’s responsibility to hunting in a Wisconsin state assigned. These parks will be open to provided incentives for people who re- know what areas within a park are open Tpark during the 2013 Wiscon- hunting by any person who holds a tur- cruit others into buying licenses; and in- to hunting and which areas are closed,” sin spring turkey hunting season should key hunting permit for the general tur- creased safety education opportunities. Loomans said. Maps indicating closed note that the 16 state parks that were key hunting zone (zones 1-7) which that It also expanded hunting opportunities and open areas are available on the DNR open to spring turkey hunting prior to particular state park is located within. and allowed trapping for the first time on website, at park offices, and will be post- 2013 are still designated as special tur- Wisconsin State Park Director Dan Wisconsin state park system properties. ed at parking areas and other locations key hunting zones. Schuller said the eventual goal will be to Hunting is only allowed within the within parks. “To hunt in state park turkey zones, eliminate the existing state park turkey parks in areas designated as open. Schuller notes that while early spring a person must have a turkey hunting zones. Closed areas include within 100 feet of is a lower use time at state parks, it is permit that is issued specifically for that “Until those rules are changed, people designated use areas, such as parking also a very popular time for many bird zone,” said Scott Loomans, wildlife regu- interested in hunting in any of the 16 lots, campgrounds and picnic areas, as watchers to visit parks to observe mi- lations specialist for the Department of established state park turkey zones will well as within 100 feet of certain trails. grating spring birds, so hunters should Natural Resources. “The new law open- have to continue to apply for a permit to Additional areas within parks may be expect to encounter other people using ing state park properties to hunting did hunt in any of those state parks,” Schul- closed due to safety concerns. Also some the park during spring turkey hunting not eliminate the established state park ler said. state parks have property that is within periods. turkey zones that are set in current ad- State parks that have turkey zones municipal boundaries where the dis- ministrative codes.” include: Belmont Mound, Buckhorn, charge of firearms is prohibited. All state park properties, including Devil’s Lake, Governor Dodge, Hartman state park turkey zones, are only open Creek, Interstate, Mirror Lake, Natu- Gr ouse for the first three turkey hunting pe- ral Bridge, Nelson Dewey, New Glarus F. riods, which end April 30; they are not Woods, Newport, Rocky Arbor, Straight W. open for the last three periods. Under its Lake, Wildcat Mountain, Willow River W. authority under Act 168 to restrict hunt- and Wyalusing, and the Loew Lake Unit ing in parks for safety reasons, the state of Kettle Moraine State Forest. Some of Natural Resources Board limited hunt- those state park zones are only open to ing in the spring from April 1 through hunters with disabilities who have been U the Tuesday nearest May 3. issued either a Class A or Class C Dis- YO PEOPLEIN Ol’ Ruff IT TION State park spring turkey zone per- abled Hunter Permit. TELLREAD VA mits are issued through the same permit A list of the state parks which have WISCONSER application process as permits for regu- their own special zone designation, as lar turkey zones. Hunters had to apply well as a map of the state turkey man- for those permits by the Dec. 10 applica- agement zones can be found in the Small tion deadline, and all available permits Game and Turkey Hunting regulations for state park units were issued through pamphlet. the application process, so there are no The Wisconsin Legislature approved general state parks zone permits avail- Act 168, known as the Sporting Heri- … Don Balke, Thiensville able for over-the-counter sales. tage Bill, last year with a broad goal of 1973 Loomans says any of the new state increasing participating in hunting, fish- parks that will be open beginning in the ing and trapping. Among other things, spring of 2013 for turkey hunting will Act 168: provided first-time hunters, an- WISCONSERVATION 8 April 2013

Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your class to the Wisconsin Outdoor Education Expo 2013, and it’s FREE!!! Dodge County Fairgrounds, Beaver Dam WI Thursday May 16th and Friday May 17th Take Note! Events at the Expo will be linked to specific areas of academic achievement including science, mathematics, history and physical education. WWF Conservation Leadership Corps. Pgs 1 & 3 The Expo teaches outdoor skills, encourages ethical behavior and perpetuates Wisconsin’s hunting, fishing, and conservation heritage. If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering, organizing a new Expo activity, or EPA Survey Findings. Page 3 attending the Expo, please contact Coordinator Jon Schoepke 608-833-2040 or email [email protected] “This was our first trip to the Expo and it was a lot of fun. My students learned alotand Whitetail Deer Update. Page 4 more importantly they were able to experience so many things they otherwise wouldn’t without the Expo.” Blessed Sacrament - La Crosse, WI Walleye Bag Limits. Page 5 Expo 2011 Sponsors: Theodore Roosevelt Sponsor ($10,000+): Wisconsin Friends of NRA Aldo Leopold Sponsor ($5,000+): Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, Dane County Conservation League Editor D. A. Gries Legacy Partner ($2,500+): The Nature Conservancy, Enbridge Energy Company, Inc., Wiscon- sin Wildlife Federation, Alliant Energy Foundation, and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Heritage Partner ($1,000+): Wisconsin Conservation Congress, Wings Over Wisconsin, Inc., Winnebagoland Conservation Alliance, Ice Age Trail Alliance Inc., Wisconsin Conservation War- den Association, Exxon Mobil Corporation, AFSCME Council 24, Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Association, Safari Club International Badgerland Chapter Special In-Kind Contributor: Dodge County Fair Association, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Camp Coordinators/Camp Sponsor: Archery Camp - Wisconsin Bow Hunters Association, Wildlife Camp - Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Heritage Camp - Wisconsin Conservation Con- gress, Firearm Safety Camp - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources/NRA Firearm Safety 2013 WWF BANQUET CALENDAR Camp Sponsor, Sporting Dogs Camp - Duck Creek Retrievers, Green Bay Pointing Dog Club, and Central Wisconsin Shoot-to-Retrieve Club, Trail Recreation Camp - Wisconsin ATV Associa- DISTRICT CONTACT DATE LOCATION tion, Fishing Camp - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Camping Camp - Gander District 3 North Brian Hobbs Feb. 23, 2013 Crickets Bar & Grill Mountain, and Ed-Venture Camp - Blackhawk Technical College (Osceola) 715-294-3854 Amery, WI The corporation is formed exclusively for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3). To the extent consistent with the general purpose, the corporation shall educate the public about the importance District 4 East Jerry Knuth Sept. 5, 2013 Shooter’s of conserving natural resources for future generations and to educate children on the benefits of engaging in outdoor activities. (Plover) 715-344-0017 Plover, WI District 4 West Tom Dahlen April 6, 2013 Fannie’s (Neillsville) 715-238-7814 “SOLD OUT” Neillsville, WI District 5 J.T. Lingofski March 21, 2013 Darboy Club (Fox Valley) 920-841-8427 Appleton, WI District 6 Michelle Graff Feb. 2, 2013 Baus Haus 7th Annual Little Plover River (LaCrosse) 608-787-7637 La Crosse, WI District 6 Christine Schultz March 2, 2013 Club 95 Appreciation Day – May 13, 2013 (Black River Falls) 715-299-4414 Hixton, WI District 7 Dave Chingway Sept. 19, 2013 Turner Hall Little Plover River Park (Watertown) 920-253-5251 Watertown, WI District 7 Ruth Ann Lee Oct. 12, 2013 MacKenzie Center 1501 Hoover Ave. Plover, WI 54467 (MacKenzie Banquet) 608-635-8105 Poynette, WI District 8 Tom Nissen March 22, 2013 Olympia Resort “PUBLIC INVITED”: (Waukesha) 262-719-5295 Oconomowoc, WI District 9 Jack Nissen March 15, 2013 Klemmer’s Come and learn about the River (Milwaukee) 262-370-8154 Milwaukee, WI Statewide Banquet Wayne Thayer Jan. 26, 2013 HoChunk Casino Info: friendsofthelittleploverriver.org 608-754-4965 Wis. Dells, WI

Youth Essay Contest March 2013 One Youth to Win Bear Hunting Opportunity

Calendar Poynette, WI – The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Depart- ment of Natural Resources will reward one youth with an opportunity to participate Winners in a chance of a lifetime bear hunt! At the February 2013 Board Meeting of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation it was discussed and voted on to pass our youth bear harvest tag for 2013 to the Oconto River Kids Adventure. It’s our intention to have a youth with a life threatening illness 1 $1000 Cash Shawn Beer, Mount Horeb, WI 6084 participate in harvesting a bear during this year’s bear harvest season. 2 CZ Redhead Deluxe 12 ga. Dave Wawrzyniak, Delafield, WI 8001 3 $100 Cash Heath Gaedtke, Mosinee, WI 223 To enter, any individual, age 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 must submit an original 4 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Jessie Wagner, Oconomowoc, WI 7704 typed, double-spaced essay, 500 words or fewer, addressing this question: 5 Savage 111 30.06 Terry Fullington, South Milwaukee, WI 3745 “What is the importance of youth involvement in hunting today?” 6 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Jeanne Genske, Sheboygan, WI 8937 7 $100 Cash Jeremy Pecha, Hartford, WI 8157 Only “novice hunters” are eligible to be selected as a participant in the Learn to 8 Tikka T3 Lite 270 wsm Richard Lutz, Waukesha, WI 4446 Hunt Bear Program. A “novice hunter” for the purpose of the Learn to Hunt Bear 9 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 DuWayne Dost, Slinger, WI 4142 Program is: 10 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Gary Craid, Pickett, WI 8273 11 Benelli Super Nova 12 ga. Larry Laehn, Milton, WI 2261 “Novice participant” means for hunting any person who is 10 years old or 12 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 James Ledvina, Green Bay, WI 9627 older, who has not received an approval authorizing hunting in any prior 13 $100 Cash Kenneth Gran, Hixton, WI 3546 hunting license year, including a class B bear license, for the species that 14 Henry Golden Boy 22 LR John Sheetz, Holman, WI 7465 will be pursued in the specific educational outdoor skills activity they desire 15 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Samantha Haack, DeForest, WI 2600 to attend. 16 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Juanita Kipper, Lancaster, WI 3151 17 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Robert Kutterhagen, Union Grove, WI 8773 Entries must be postmarked by or e-mailed by May 15 to: 18 NEF A5 12 ga. Joe Firkus, Stevens Point, WI 290 19 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Tom Gilles, Poynette, WI 5504 Wisconsin Wildlife Federation 20 1/2 day charter fishing trip for 6 Lance Low, Antigo, WI 9107 c/o Bear Hunting Essay Contest 21 NEF Pardner Pump Turkey 12 ga. Jason Young, New London, WI 3439 W7303 Cty Rd CS & Q 22 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Gary Williams, Bassett, NE 4855 Poynette,WI 53955-9690 23 $100 Cash Ken Brezinski, Kewaunee, WI 1353 Email: [email protected] 24 Marlin 917 17HMR Adam Rumpel, South Milwaukee, WI 2072 Phone: 608-635-2742 25 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Mark Randal, Eden, WI 1726 26 $100 Cash Clark Kohnert, Pigeon Falls, WI 9709 Entries must include the contestant’s name, address, and email address, birth date 27 Savage 64 FXP Brian Roemer, Poy Sippi, WI 3572 and phone number(s) on each page of the essay – and a completed, Learn to Hunt 28 Gander Mountain Gift Card $100 Laurel Dewey, Ashland, WI 9555 Bear Program application is available at; dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/bear/lth.htm 29 $100 Cash Gene Schulz, Oregon, WI 5744 30 NEF Pardner Pump 12 ga. Pat Holschbach, Manitowoc, WI 7337 Essays will be chosen from each age category.The grand prize winner will be cho- 31 Road America tickets Robin Edler, Sheboygan, WI 1401 sen by a random lottery. The winner will be notified by telephone.