Deer Hunting Forums Page 4 WWF Annual Meeting April 13-15, 2012

MARCH 2012 VOLUME 39 NUMBER 3

WWF Annual Meeting April 13-15, 2012 Stevens Point Holiday Inn Public Welcome

Deer Hunting 2012 Waterfowl Forums Hunting Conference Page 4 March 9-10 Wausau, WI See Page 8

2012 Conservation Congress Spring Hearings April 9, 2012 2012 Youth All 72 Counties Conservation Summer Jobs The USFWS which manages 556 National Refuges hopes to hire 2300 young people this summer.

www.youthgo.gov www.usfws.gov WISCONSERVATION 2 March 2012

* * * OFFICERS * * * Youth Essay Contest President Chuck Matyska, Route 1 5055 Cty V, Cecil, WI 54111, (715) 745-6382. Email: [email protected] One Youth to Win Bear

First Vice President John Wagner, 722A S Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066, Hunting Opportunity (262) 560-1230. Email: [email protected] Poynette, WI – The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Depart- Second Vice President George Borchert, 7420 S. Hwy 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902, (920) 688- ment of Natural Resources will reward one youth with an opportunity to participate 3122. in a chance of a lifetime bear hunt!

Secretary Betty Borchert, 7420 S. Hwy 45, Oshkosh, WI 54902, (920) 539-7790. To enter, any individual, age 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, or 16 must submit an original typed, double-spaced essay, 500 words or fewer, addressing this question: Treasurer Larry Laehn, 9536 N. State Road 26, Milton, WI 53563, (920) 540-9927. Email: [email protected] “What is the importance of youth involvement in hunting today?” Past President Jack Nissen, 1811 Ottawa Ave., Dousman, WI 53118, (262) 370-8154-cell. Email: [email protected] Only “novice hunters” are eligible to be selected as a participant in the Learn to Hunt Bear Program. A “novice hunter” for the purpose of the Learn to Hunt Bear Program is: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / LEGISLATION George Meyer, 201 Randolph Dr., Madison, WI 53717, (608) 516-5545. Email: georgemeyer@ “Novice participant” means for hunting any person who is 10 years old or tds.net older, who has not received an approval authorizing hunting in any prior hunting license year, including a class B bear license, for the species that BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISTRICT 8 will be pursued in the specific educational outdoor skills activity they desire Jack Nissen, Dousman, WI, (262) 370-8154. to attend. DISTRICT 1 John Wagner, Oconomowoc, WI, (262) 560-1230. Connie Pribnow, Port Wing, WI, (715) 774-3301. Mike Rynearson, Oconomowoc, WI, (414) 313-2079. Entries must be postmarked by or e-mailed by May 15 to: Al Pribnow, Port Wing, WI, (715) 774-3301. DISTRICT 9 Wisconsin Wildlife Federation Rick Lazarczyk, West Allis, WI, (414) 321-5750. DISTRICT 2 c/o Bear Hunting Essay Contest Larry Vanderhoef, Plainfield, WI, (715) 366-2453. Roger Borkowski, Milwaukee, WI, (414) 571-0002. Walt Camp, St. Germain, WI, (715) 542-3856. W7303 Cty Rd CS & Q Jack Macholl, Amery, WI, (715) 554-2829. DISTRICT 10 Poynette, WI 53955-9690 Al Phelan, Madison, WI, (608) 241-7538. Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 3 Phone: 608-635-2742 Dave Hraychuck, Balsam Lake, WI, (715) 485-3362. DISTRICT 11 Larry Freitag, Sheboygan, WI, (920) 458-4117. Russ Hitz, Wheeler, WI, (715) 632-2143. Entries must include the contestant’s name, address, and email address, birth date David Lorentz, Rice Lake, WI, (715) 931-8707. Richard Baudhuin, Sturgeon Bay, WI, (920) 743-2581. Keith Pamperin, Green Bay, WI, (920) 494-3990. and phone number(s) on each page of the essay – and a completed, Learn to Hunt Bear Program application is available at; dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/bear/lth.htm DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 12 Randy Teresinski, Granton, WI, (715) 238-8010. Chuck Matyska, Cecil, WI, (715) 745-6382. Dave Verhage, Plover, WI, (715) 344-3497. Essays will be chosen from each age category. The grand prize winner will be cho- Jim Weishan, Wabeno, WI, (715) 473-6013. Dave Zaug, Tigerton, WI, (715) 754-5774. sen by a random lottery. The winner will be notified by telephone.

DISTRICT 5 WWF OFFICE PHONE: George Borchert, Oshkosh, WI, (920) 688-3122. 800-897-4161 - Toll Free Dan Gries, Menasha, WI, (920) 725-0052. FAX 608-635-2743 Bob Kirk, Omro, WI, (920) 685-5254.

DISTRICT 6 WEB PAGE ADDRESS: “The Hunt” Dennis Reinhardt, Osseo, WI, (715) 597-3535. www.wiwf.org John Wetzel, Holmen, WI, (608) 526-4238. by Lane Marthaler, age 14, Eldorado Ed Rollins, Humbird, WI, (630) 561-3099. N.W.F. REGIONAL REP Jason Dinsmore, 213 W Liberty, Suite 200, Ann he Hunt was a big occasion. in the field at quite a distance. It ap- DISTRICT 7 peared to be moving. I wondered if Dave Chingway, Watertown, WI, (920) 261-0379. Arbor, MI 48104. Office: (734) 887-7112. Phone: I could hardly wait for it to (517) 204-8962. Email: [email protected]. Tcome around every year, but it could be a deer, so I grabbed my Don Hammes, Middleton, WI, (608) 836-1205. this year it was special. This year was binoculars and sure enough it was. special because it would be my first The deer looked to be about an aver- ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS year to hunt all by myself. My pray age sized six pointer. It was the first Craig Challoner, Omro, WI Gary Dieck, Wonewoc, WI was the whitetail deer. I was already buck I have seen since my hunting Bob Chojnowski, Plover, WI Andy Lewandowske packed and had everything I needed career. Feeling the rush of adrenaline, Jim Huhn, Watertown, WI Larry Laehn, Milton, WI Norb Moes, Green Bay, WI Andy Richardson, UWSP to go. I thought to myself I had better I struggled to stay still. The deer wan- Carolyn Brown Mike “Oscar” Stueck, Whitelaw, WI get some sleep before my big day, so I dered closer and closer to my position. Bill Tollard, Omro, WI Roxanne Taylor, Plymouth, WI laid down in bed and got comfortable. I tried moving as slowly as a could to Lori Groskuip At first it was hard to even keep my pick up my gun. The brown speck had eyes close because of the excitement become a full size visible deer and but eventually I drift into a deep I decided I could try to get a shot. I sleep while thinking about my first raised my rifle to my shoulder and Wisconservation hunt. The next morning my alarm looked down the scope. I breathed in went off at 5:30. I hopped out of bed. and out silently and steady my cross WISCONSERVATION (USPS 108-190 ISSN 0164-3649) is published monthly for $25 per year by I threw on my clothes, tossed my hair behind the deer’s shoulder. I gen- Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, W7303 County Road CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955-9690. Periodical postage pack over my shoulder, and grabbed tly squeezed back my trigger and my paid at Oshkosh, WI and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: WISCON- SERVATION, W7303 County Road CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955-9690. All communications regarding adver- my rifle. I started outside and felt the rifle had broke the morning silence tising, editorial, circulation and Wisconsin Wildlife Federation matters should be sent to W7303 County Road crisp wind on my face. It was a cold with a loud and shop “pop” sound. CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955-9690. Permission to reprint articles is normally given providing proper credit morning, and my cheeks had already The white tail dropped down to the is given both publication and author. Views expressed by freelance writers are their own and do not neces- became a bright red. I stumped along ground. I stood up and went to claim sarily represent those of the publication or the WWF. a trail in the dim light of the rising my first buck ever. This would be an $25.00 of annual dues paid to Wisconsin Wildlife Federation entitles members to one year’s subscription sun until I found my spot. I sat down event to remember about, The Hunt. to Wisconservation. One year’s subscription to non-members—$25.00. on a cold rock and tried to get com- Lane is the grandson of WWF Printed by Ripon Printers, 656 S. Douglas St., Ripon, WI 54971. fortable. I took a good look around Treasurer George Borchert and Betty at my setting and noticed something Borchert. WISCONSERVATION EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Daniel A. Gries Ralph Fritsch Phone: (920) 725-4092 (715) 850-2456 Fax (920) 725-1013 [email protected] “WANTED” !!! Commercial Grade Meat Grinder

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Awards...... John Wagner Hunters Education...... Ralph Fritsch captive native Wisconsin Wildlife Exhibit. Donation preferred but Banquet Advisory...... Ed Rollins Inland Fisheries...... Larry Vanderhoef not mandatory. Bi-Laws...... Betty Borchert Membership ...... Jack Nissen Calendar ...... Lil Pipping Scholarships ...... Betty Borchert If you have any information, please call Derek Duane at 608- Dog Committee...... Andy Lewandowske Shooting Range...... Al Pribnow 635-8105 or [email protected]. Education ...... Ruth Ann Lee State Affairs...... Ralph Fritsch Endangered Resources...... Chuck Matyska Waterfowl...... John Wetzel Environmental...... Betty Borchert Wetlands...... OPEN Current resident species: American Bison, Timber Wolves, Forest, Parks & Wildlife ...... Ralph Fritcsh Mountain Lion, Coyotes, Red & Gray Fox, River Otter, Raccoon, Recreation ...... Jerry Knuth Wisconservation...... Dan Gries Badger, Fischer, Skunk, Porcupines, Wood Chucks, Bald Eagle, Great Lakes Fisheries...... Larry Freitag Youth...... OPEN Great Horned Owls, Screech Owls, Turkey Vultures, Red Tailed Hawk and Rough Legged Hawk. WISCONSERVATION 3 March 2012 Executive Director Activity

State Senate Passes Major Rollback in Wetland Protection in Wisconsin

by George Meyer, Executive Director of wetlands balanced with appropriate wetland regulatory streamlining. The oynette: On February 14, by a amendments were rejected by a similar straight party line vote 17-16, straight party line vote of 17-16. There is Pthe State Senate passed Sen- great concern that the bill as drafted will ate Bill 368 that substantially rolls back result in a substantial loss of wetlands wetland protection laws in the State of in the state. Wisconsin. The bill as drafted was op- Wetlands are critically important for posed by the following major conserva- the fish and wildlife habitat that is the tion groups in Wisconsin: Ducks Unlimit- backbone for hunting, fishing and trap- ed, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, ping in the state. Groups such as Ducks Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Wiscon- Unlimited, Wisconsin Waterfowl Associa- sin Waterfowl Association, the Wisconsin tion and Pheasants Forever have spent Wetlands Association and the National millions of dollars in Wisconsin restoring Legislature Weakens Wetland Protection Wildlife Federation. wetlands. Senate Bill 368 undermines These organizations proposed respon- these efforts and seriously harms the by George Meyer, Executive Director the bill expressed concern that over time sible amendments to the bill which would interest of all hunters, anglers and trap- thousands of wetland acres will be lost in have maintained reasonable protection pers in the state. n a straight party line vote Wisconsin. Wetlands provide invaluable in both houses, the Wisconsin benefits to Wisconsin citizens including OLegislature passed Senate Bill fish and wildlife habitat, water quality 368 that makes a major restructuring of protection and flood protection. Hunting, Wisconsin’s wetlands permitting laws. fishing and trapping groups in Wisconsin Cleanup Brings Milwaukee Area of Prior to filling in wetlands in Wiscon- have historically led the way to protect sin a certification is necessary from the wetlands in Wisconsin. Concern Closer to Restoration, Delivers Department of Natural Resources under Under the former law, an applicant to the Federal Clean Water Act. Under the fill a wetland must first show that they Results Under Great Lakes Initiative former law, tens of thousands of wet- have tried to avoid the need to fill in the lands in Wisconsin were protected since wetland. If avoidance is not totally pos- EPA Release 2-12 of the largest known deposit of PCB- the certification law was passed in 1991. sible, the applicant must minimize the contaminated sediment in this Area of The bill, authored by Senator Neal amount of wetland being filled and last- HICAGO (Feb. 17, 2012) – The Concern. Kedzie and Representative Jeff Mursau, ly, the applicant must replace (mitigate) U.S. Environmental Protection “This joint effort demonstrates the was actively opposed by major Wisconsin any wetland acres that are going to be CAgency, Wisconsin Department tangible benefits that can come from conservation organizations like Ducks filled. In AB 368, an applicant does not of Natural Resources and Milwaukee cooperation between all levels of fed- Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Wiscon- need to avoid or minimize first but rather County today announced completion of eral, state and local government. By sin Waterfowl Association, Pheasants can just proposed to fill in the wetland as contaminated sediment removal in Lin- working together we are removing the Forever, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, long as they mitigate (replace) the filled coln Creek and the Milwaukee River impairments to our waterways that National Wildlife Federation and the wetland acreage. While that sounds like Channel. This project brings the Mil- resulted from our long industrial his- Wisconsin Wetlands Association. The an even trade, it is widely recognized waukee Estuary closer to being removed tory,” said Milwaukee County Executive bill was supported by development or- by wetland restorers that created or re- from a binational list of Areas of Concern Chris Abele. “This significant portion of ganizations like the Wisconsin Builders stored wetlands usually are not of the in the Great Lakes. the Milwaukee River and its natural re- Association, the Wisconsin Realtors As- same value as the initial wetland that is “The work by state, county, city and sources are now cleaner, safer and more sociation, the Wisconsin Road Builders being filled. other partners over the years has helped sustainable. We embrace the triumphant and the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Governor Scott Walker has indicated deliver real results under the Great return of this park land to the greater Commerce. that he will sign the bill. Lakes Restoration Initiative,” said Cam- use and enjoyment of our citizens.” The Conservation groups that opposed eron Davis, Senior Advisor to the EPA The Milwaukee River section of the Administrator. “Thousands of cubic yards Area of Concern extends from Cedar of harmful contaminated sediment were Creek downstream through the Outer removed to help boost human, ecological Harbor. It includes Cedar Creek, Lincoln New Bipartisan Mining Bill: Tight Permit and local economic health. But we can’t Creek and portions of the Menomonee, stop here. We’re looking for new partners Little Menomonee and Kinnickinnic riv- Deadlines, Retains Public Input and Protects to match funds to accelerate cleanups in ers. In the 1980s, the U.S. and Canada other Areas of Concern in Wisconsin and identified 43 highly degraded shoreline Environment around the Great Lakes.” areas along the Great Lakes. Today there The $24.6 million project under the are 30 AOCs wholly in the U.S. or shared by George Meyer, Executive Director retains a contested case hearing provi- Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s with Canada. February 22, 2012 sion that is normal in other DNR regu- Legacy Act removed about 140,000 cu- The Great Lakes provide 30 million latory decisions. This allows citizens, bic yards of sediment contaminated with Americans with drinking water and un- oynette: In a rare moment of bi- the mining applicant and the DNR to polychlorinated biphenyls and polycyclic derpin a multi-billion dollar economy. In partisan lawmaking, Senators formally review all the mining informa- aromatic hydrocarbons, or PCBs and February 2009, President Obama pro- PDale Schultz and Bob Jauch tion presented in support or opposition PAHs. The contamination led to limits on posed the GLRI, the largest investment introduced the Wisconsin Way Mining to the mine and to ask questions of ex- eating fish caught in the river, as well as in the Great Lakes in two decades. Reform Act to reform Wisconsin’s exist- pert witnesses under oath on how they loss of habitat and other environmental The Action Plan, which covers FY ing mining laws to address the concerns reached their professional judgments problems. 2010 through 2014, was developed by a raised by Gogebic Taconite relating to on the mine. To address the concerns of “The Great Lakes are the largest task force of 16 federal departments and permit processing deadlines. the mining company that a contested source of fresh water in the world. Keep- agencies to implement the president’s Critics of current Wisconsin mining case could delay mining decision making them clean for the future is a prior- historic initiative. It calls for aggressive law have indicated that current mining ing, the time frame for making the con- ity,” said WDNR Secretary Cathy Stepp, efforts to address five urgent priority fo- applications can be delayed by the De- tested case decision is placed within the “We are making major strides cleaning cus areas: partment of Natural Resources which eighteen month permit deadline, thereby up the Milwaukee River Estuary. I am • Cleaning up toxics and toxic hot leads to regulatory uncertainty and addi- providing permit timeline certainty to pleased that we were able to fund most spot areas of concern. tional costs to mining applicants. The bill the applicant. of the non-federal cost share for this proj- • Combating invasive species. sets forth a period of eighteen months for The proposed Mining Reform Act does ect from state bonding, and delighted at • Promoting near-shore health by DNR to make final decisions on permit. not weaken current environmental law the level of public support this project protecting watersheds from polluted Permit processing timelines by the State protection. Gogebic Taconite has stated has received. With our partners we will runoff. of Michigan and Minnesota and the U.S. publicly that it does not need to have continue to work to bring the Milwau- • Restoring wetlands and other habi- Army of Corps of Engineers run between environmental standards lowered. The kee River back to provide recreational tats. a minimum of two years to four years. Assembly mining bill, AB 426, exempts and economic benefits for the Milwaukee • Tracking progress, education and The Schultz-Jauch bill provides the op- iron mining companies such as Gogebic area.” working with strategic partners. portunity for the mining applicant and Taconite from many Wisconsin environ- GLRI Legacy Act funds covered about The plan also ensures accountabil- the DNR to reach agreement to extend mental standards. $16 million. WDNR contributed roughly ity by establishing measures of progress the permit processing time to take into Finally, the bill provides necessary $8.6 million. The result was the cleanup and benchmarks for success. account unpredicted events affecting upfront mining impact funds to local permit processing. communities affected by a mine without The proposed Mining Reformed Act raising taxes on the mining company. WISCONSERVATION 4 March 2012 Deer Hunter Forums to be Held Around State and on the Internet

he deer hunting seasons might DMUs 53, 54A, 54B, 54C, 56, 57C, Sand- • March 26 WALWORTH, RACINE, KENOSHA & still be months away, but the De- hill Wildlife Area, 1715 County Hwy X, WASHBURN AND EASTERN BURNETT MILWAUKEE COUNTIES, DMUs 77B- Tpartment of Natural Resources Babcock, 5-8 p.m. Cortney Schaefer, CWD, 77C-CWD, 77C, 77M, Tuesday COUNTIES - DMUs 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17, is already gearing up with a series of deer 715-359-6405 Spooner High School Choir Room (From March 27, 2012, 5:30-8 p.m., Richard hunter forums in March. Anyone interest- CRAWFORD, LA CROSSE, MONROE & main doors, go right, past auditorium), Bong State Recreation Area, 26313 Bur- ed in the opportunity to discuss local deer VERNON COUNTIES - DMUs 59D, 801 County Road A, Spooner, 6:30 p.m. lington Road, Kansasville, Marty John- management issues, hunting seasons, and 59M, 72, 74A, 74B, Bekkum Memorial Nancy Christel, 715-635-4091 son: (262) 884-2391 any other deer topic is encouraged to at- Library (Community Room), 206 North • March 27 • March 28 tend. Main, Westby, 4-8 p.m. Dave Matheys, IOWA AND RICHLAND COUNITES - JEFFERSON & ROCK COUNTIES - Wisconsin has long been known as one 608-637-3938 or Ron Lichtie, 608-785- DMUs 70A-CWD, 70C-CWD, 70D-CWD, DMUs 76A, 77A, Fort Atkinson High of the most publicly-driven deer manage- 9992 71-CWD, 75C-CWD, Arthur’s Sup- School Library, 925 Lexington Blvd. Fort ment programs in the country. And in re- IRON COUNTY - DMUs 28, 29A, 34, Iron per Club, E4885 State Roads 14 & 23, Atkinson, 6-8 p.m. Charlie Kilian, 920- cent years, thousands of volunteers have County Courthouse, 300 Taconite St., Spring Green, 6-8 p.m. Dan Goltz, 608- 648-3054 or Mike Foy, 608-273-6275 gotten involved in deer research projects Hurley, 6:30 p.m. Todd Naas, 715-685- 375-4231 or Becky Roth, 608-588-3432 • March 29 providing data to estimate the size of the 2914 SHEBOYGAN, FOND DU LAC, WASH- SAUK AND COLUMBIA COUNTIES herd and sharing personal observations LINCOLN AND LANGLADE COUNTIES INGTON & OZAUKEE COUNTIES - - DMUs 70B-CWD, 70G-CWD, 54B- about hunting success, season structure, - DMUs 32, 42, 43, 52, Langlade Co. DMUs 68B, 69, 69C, 77C, 77D, 77E, 77M, CWD, 70E-CWD, 70-CWD, UW-Baraboo and the herd itself. Fairgrounds, Clover Rm., Multi-purpose Henry S. Reuss Ice Age Visitor Center, Campus Cafeteria, 1006 Connie Road, The March deer hunter forums will put Building, Highway 45, Antigo, 6 p.m. N2875 Highway 67, Dundee, 6:30 - 8:30 Baraboo, 6-8 p.m. Sara Kehrli, 608-635- the public in direct contact with the local Rick Weide, 715-536-4763 p.m. Dan Weidert, 920-892-8756 X- 3040 8123 or Becky Roth, 608-588-3432 biologist responsible for managing the local • March 19 or Tom Isaac, 262- 670-3409 deer herd, and are intended to both share BARRON AND POLK COUNTIES - DMUs information about deer management and 15, 16, 21, 22, Turtle Lake High School gather information from hunters about Library (IMC), 205 Oak St., Turtle deer where they live, hunt or farm. Lake, 7 p.m., Kevin Morgan, 715-637- WisconsinWisconsin Leads Leads Nation Nation in inTrTrophyophy The format of meetings will vary, but in 6867 or Michelle Carlisle, 715-554-1728 many cases the local wildlife biologist will • March 20 WhitetailWhitetail Bucks Bucks provide a brief presentation followed by a BURNETT COUNTY - DMUs 10, 16, Crex question and answer period. Some meet- Meadows Wildlife Education and Visi- ADISON – The number of trophy antlers is more complex. ings may also have an open house format, tors Center, 102 East Crex Ave., Grants- Mbucks taken in Wisconsin has In the 1960s, there were only a handful of risen by 857 percent in 30 years, Boone and Crockett measurers in Wisconsin. allowing attendees to stop in anytime dur- burg, 7 p.m. Steve Hoffman, 715-463- with a record-breaking 383 entries during the One of them was Pete Haupt, a colorful hunting the scheduled time. 2896 five years ending in 2010, according tohis- ing guide in Hayward who believed Wiscon- Everyone interested is encouraged to DOOR, MANITOWOC, BROWN, CALU- torical records kept by the venerable Boone sin wasn’t getting recognition for its trophy attend the meetings that cover deer man- MET & KEWAUNEE COUNTIES - and Crockett Club. hunting opportunities. In 1965 he and oth- agement in areas where they hunt or live, DMUs 64, 64M, 69, 80B, 80A, 81, Door That makes Wisconsin the number one ers – including Bob Hults, Arnie Krueger and but are also welcome to attend any of the County Government Center - Peninsula state or Canadian province in North America Gerald Younk – founded the Wisconsin Buck meetings. Room 1st floor, 421 Nebraska St., Stur- for trophy whitetail production, muscling up and Bear Club with the mission of training If unable to attend a live forum, for the geon Bay, 6-8 p.m. Aaron Buchholz, 920- from its earlier position of third. measurers and “keeping Wisconsin No.1 in first time this year the public will beable 755-4983 or Dick Nikolai, 920-832-1804 The records show the number of trophy the record books.” to get unit-specific information and con- GRANT & LAFAYETTE COUNTIES - white-tailed deer in North America shot up In 1961, the national Pope and Young tribute feedback through the DNR website. DMUs 73A, 73B, 73D, 73B-CWD, 75D- by 400 percent during the past 30 years. Club was formed to recognize trophies taken Check the DNR home page for updates. CWD, Grant County Youth and Ag Build- During the period from 1980 to 1985, North by bow hunters. American hunters entered 617 trophy white- Both national clubs are ardent supporters ing, 916 East Elm St., Lancaster, 6-8 tails, every one of those antlers scored by a of fair chase ethics and sound conservation [EDITOR’S NOTE: These meetings are p.m. Dan Goltz, 608-375-4231 or Bruce certified Boone and Crocket “measurer,” a practices as is the Wisconsin club. not to be confused with those being offered Folley, 608-575-9288 designation that can take years to earn. In 1965, Wisconsin had five deer listed in by James Kroll, also known as Dr. Deer, as JACKSON & TREMPEALEAU COUN- For the period 2005-2010, that number the Boone and Crocket record book. There part of the Deer Trustee’s Deer Management TIES - DMU, 59C, Blair Taylor High jumped to 3,090 trophy deer, dramatic evi- are now more than 300. There are more than Review that is currently underway. Those School, N31024 Elland Road, Blair, 7 dence that North America’s whitetail deer 1,500 Wisconsin entries in the Pope and meetings will take place in April at six loca- p.m. Kris Johansen, 608-685-6222 herd has grown by leaps and bounds. Young book and more than 5,000 deer have tions yet to be announced.] MARINETTE & OCONTO COUNTIES - One long-time, certified measurer is Mar- qualified for Wisconsin state records main- DMUs 41, 44, 45, 49A, 49B, 50, 51A, 51B, lin Laidlaw of the Wisconsin Buck & Bear tained by the Wisconsin Buck & Bear Club, 2012 Wisconsin Department of 63B, Crivitz Village Hall, 800 Henriette Club, also a member of the Wisconsin Conser- which was sanctioned by the Wisconsin Leg- Natural Resources Deer Hunter St, Crivitz, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Dave Half- vation Congress big game committee. Laid- islature in 1996 as the as the state’s official Forum Locations mann, 715-856-9160 or John Huff, 715- law says Wisconsin’s number one ranking is big game records keepers. The minimum about a lot more than numbers. standard for state trophy deer is marginally • March 7 582-5047 Laidlaw said while there is good deer less stringent for gun hunting, 150 points vs. FLORENCE & FOREST COUNTIES - ONEIDA AND VILAS COUNTIES - DMUs range throughout the state, there are more 170 points for the Boone and Crocket records. DMUs 39, 40, 44, 50, Florence Natural 29B, 31, 35, 36, 37, 38, James Williams unofficial refuges now – private lands where Just as the number of certified trophy Resource Center, (Lower Level Large Middle School Auditorium, 915 Aca- deer are not hunted or are hunted lightly – scorers has grown in Wisconsin, Laidlaw said, Conference Room), Hwy 101, Florence, cia Lane, Rhinelander, 6 p.m. Jeremy where bucks have a chance to grow older. so has the information available to hunters. 6:30 p.m. Chuck McCullough, 715-623- Holtz, 715-365-8999 or Michele Wood- “Plus, you have people who just don’t care In the 1960s they were lucky to find a sin- 4190 X-3131 ford, 715-356-5211 x207 to shoot small bucks anymore,” Laidlaw said. gle book on deer hunting in a school library. • March 12 WAUSHARA & WAUPACA COUNTIES The last half century has seen a remark- Those same libraries are now well stocked, RUSK COUNTY - DMUs 18, 19, 23, 24, - DMUs 65A, 65B, 67A, 67B, Wautoma able shift in hunter attitudes, Laidlaw said. and the Internet – along with the emergence Ladysmith High School Cafeteria, 1700 High School, 514 S Cambridge St. Wau- He recalls the story of the third largest buck of cell phones, global positioning devices and E. Edgewood Ave., Ladysmith, 6 p.m. toma (West side of Wautoma on High- ever shot in Wisconsin, taken by Joe Haske in motion-activated trail cameras – has changed Wood County in 1945. the game completely. Mark E. Schmidt, 715-532-4369 ways 21 & 22), 5-8 p.m. Paul Samerdyke, Haske was surprised when a big buck “I’m wondering if there is a deer in Wis- • March 13 (920)787-7428 flushed right in front of him. He instinctively consin that hasn’t been photographed,” Laid- ASHLAND AND BAYFIELD COUNTIES • March 21 fired, hitting the deer in the, rear an unfortu- law said. - DMUs 3, 6, 7, 28, 78, Northern Great BUFFALO COUNTY - DMU 61, Alma nate shot placement from the standpoint of In recent decades, Laidlaw said, the “qual- Lakes Visitor Center, County Hwy G, School Gym, State Highway 35 N, Alma, a butcher. ity deer” movement emerged with landown- Ashland, 6:30 p.m. Todd Naas, 715-685- 7 p.m. Kris Johansen, 608-685-6222 As Haske’s son, Roger, told the story, other ers banding together and establishing hunt- 2914 DANE & GREEN COUNTIES - DMUs hunters gathered to admire the magnificent ing guidelines under which young bucks CLARK COUNTY - DMUs 27, 55, 57B, 58, 75A-CWD, 76 -CWD, 76M-CWD, DNR antlers. Even then, when hunters didn’t think were more likely to survive. “Let ‘em go, let Neillsville High School Auditorium, 614 Office, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitch- much in terms of trophies, they recognized ‘em grow” has become a mantra among some East Fifth St., Neillsville, 5-7 p.m. Tim burg, 6- 8 p.m. Mike Foy, 608-273-6275 there was something special about this deer. hunters, even being adopted as a trade- Babros, 715-284-1423 or Nancy Frost, 608-275-3250 “But I remember my dad just being so marked slogan by the Wisconsin Bear & Buck PORTAGE & MARATHON COUNTIES DOUGLAS AND BAYFIELD COUNTIES - mad about all the meat he’d ruined,” the Club. younger Haske told Laidlaw. “When the oth- Not everything is rosy, Laidlaw said. He - DMUs 33, 46, 57, 57A, 57C, 62A, Best DMUs 1, 1M, 2, 4, 8, 9, Maple Town Hall, ers remarked on the antlers, he shot back, and others, while often fond of their local deer Western Hotel & Conference Center, 11037E U.S. Highway 2, Maple, 6:30 ‘You can’t eat the horns.’” biologists, have been critical of state Depart- 5253 Harding Ave., Plover, 5-8 p.m. p.m. Greg Kessler, 715-372-8539 X-115 Back then, and even into the 1980s, Laid- ment of Natural Resources deer management Cortney Schaefer, 715-359-6405; Jon DUNN, PEPIN, EAU CLAIRE & CHIPPE- law said, hunters were primarily interested policies. A common complaint is that the Robaidek, 608-339-4819 or Wayne Hall, WA COUNTIES - DMUs 22A, 59A, 59B, in trading their buck tag for a freezer full of DNR has not found a way to manage for qual- 715-884 2437 Dunn County Fish and Game Clubhouse, venison. Then as now, a young deer became ity deer hunting on public lands where hunt- PRICE COUNTY - DMUs 14, 20, 25, 29A, 1600 Pine Ave., Menomonie, 3-6 p.m. a legal buck, for hunting purposes, when its ers with little or no access to private property 30, Price Co. Courthouse, Co. Board Rm., Jess Carstens, 715-232-1519 fork horns reached a length of just 3 inches. congregate with little incentive to “let ‘em go.” 126 Cherry St., Phillips, 6 p.m. Pat WAUKESHA, WALWORTH & MILWAU- “About 85 percent of the harvest was legal Laidlaw said many hunters believe preda- Beringer, 715-762-1340 KEE COUNTIES - DMUs 77B-CWD, bucks,” Laidlaw said, “so there wasn’t much tor populations, primarily wolf and bear, have TAYLOR COUNTY - DMUs 25, 26, 27, 32, 77C-CWD, 77C, 77M, Wern Valley carry over. Meat was meat. If it had 3-inch been allowed to grow too large. A great deal of horns, it was dead.” research and public debate is being directed Medford Area Senior High School Cafe- Sportsman’s Club, S36 W29657 Wern But it’s a fact that big bucks excite hunt- at these issues. teria, 1015 W. Broadway Ave., Medford, Way, Waukesha, 6 - 8 p.m. Brian Glen- ers; research has shown that just seeing a But in the meantime, Laidlaw and other 6 p.m. Mark E. Schmidt, 715-532-4369 zinski, 262- 574-2116 big buck can cause a hunter’s heart rates to measurers with the Wisconsin Buck and Bear SHAWANO, WAUPACA, OUTAGAMIE & • March 22 skyrocket. That’s one reason big game hunt- Club draw crowds when they set up at small OCONTO COUNTIES - DMUs 47, 51B, DODGE COUNTY - DMU, 68B, Horicon er Teddy Roosevelt founded the Boone and town fairs and big city deer shows. At each 62B, 63A&B, 65B, Clintonville High Marsh Education Center, Classrooms, Crockett Club in 1887 and why he and others of these events, dozens and sometimes hun- School Auditorium & Commons, 64 W. N7725 STH 28, Horicon, 6-8 p.m. Chris developed a system in 1906 for scoring trophy dreds of people bring in their deer mounts Green Tree Road, Clintonville, 6:30-9 Cole, 920-387-7883 game animals – whether deer, elk, bighorn – or their grandparent’s deer mounts – to be p.m. Kay Brockman-Mederas, 715-526- SAWYER COUNTY - DMU 13, Hayward sheep, caribou, antelope or bear. officially scored, and they bring their stories 4226 High School Auditorium, 10320 Green- “He (Roosevelt) felt they deserved recogni- with them, Laidlaw said. • March 14 wood Lane, Hayward, 6 p.m. Laine tion for what they had accomplished in the While the Boone and Crockett Club is cel- WINNEBAGO & FOND DU LAC COUN- Stowell, 715-634-9659 Ext. 3527 wild,” Laidlaw said. “We don’t measure peo- ebrating the resurgence of the North Ameri- ple. We measure their trophies.” can deer herd and the exponential growth TIES - DMUs 66, 68A, Winnebago Coun- • March 24 In the case of deer, antlers are scored with in trophy deer, the 150 or so highly trained ty - UW-Extension Meeting Rooms A ST. CROIX & PIERCE COUNTIES - DMUs a series of precise measurements to include measurers with the Wisconsin Buck and Bear & B, James P. Coughlin Center, 625 E. 60A, 60B, 60M, Peace Lutheran Church; the circumference of the beams at four loca- Club can celebrate the unrivaled success of County. Road ‘Y’, Oshkosh, 6:30-9 p.m. Hwys. 63 and County N (1/2 mi south of tions on each side, the length of each of the their public outreach efforts. Bryan Woodbury, 920-424-7886 I-94), Baldwin, 9 a.m.-noon. Mike Soer- tines reaching skyward and the widest inside When it comes to keeping Wisconsin num- • March 15 gel, 715-684-2914 ext. 111 spread between the upward curving beams. ber one for trophy deer, they can justifiably ADAMS, JUNEAU & WOOD COUNTIES - Measuring the separate class of “non-typical” claim “mission accomplished.” WISCONSERVATION 5 March 2012

NaturalNatural Resources Resources Board Board Elects Elects Officers Officers Manure Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast ADISON – The seven-mem- Natural Resources. In addition to her role Available Online ber State Natural Resources as a university educator, Thomas devel- MBoard elected its officers at oped “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman,” New tool to help farmers prevent manure runoff from fields its Jan. 25 meeting in Madison. a program that teaches women outdoor Dr. David Clausen, DVM, was reelect- skills. Thomas has a B.S. in biology from ADISON – Farmers can now tural programming on several stations ed as chair. Clausen is a veterinarian Central Michigan University, an M.S. in go online for the latest fore- starting next week, according to Tom from Amery. He attended the University Water Resources from the UW-Stevens Mcast showing the risk that Bauman, Department of Natural Re- of Wisconsin-Superior for pre-veterinary Point and a Ph.D. in Land Resources runoff from manure spread on their fields sources agricultural runoff coordinator. medicine. Clausen received B.S. and from the University of Wisconsin-Madi- could pose to lakes, rivers or groundwa- “We think this is a valuable tool to DVM degrees from the University of son. Thomas was appointed to the board ter, state agricultural and natural re- help farmers protect their bottom line Minnesota. In 1973, he founded Apple in March 2004 and reappointed July 10, source officials y.sa and Wisconsin waters,” Bauman says. River Animal Hospital in Amery. His 2009. Her term expires May 1, 2015. Wisconsin’s runoff risk advisory fore- “This ensures that runoff warnings are professional career includes 25 years as The Natural Resources Board sets cast shows what parts of the state are based on the latest information about a large animal veterinarian with an em- policy for the Department of Natural at high risk over the next three to 10 conditions on the ground, not what the phasis on herd health and reproductive Resources and exercises authority and days for runoff based on rainfall, snow- calendar says they might be.” medicine. Clausen was appointed to the responsibility in accordance with gov- melt, soil conditions, temperatures and The risk advisory also contains rec- board on Feb. 19, 2006, and reappointed erning statutory provisions. Chapter weather forecasts. The forecasts are up- ommendations if farmers cannot avoid May 1, 2007. His term expires May 1, 15 of the Wisconsin Statutes delineates dated three times a day by the National spreading manure on days when the risk 2013. the formal duties of the seven-member Weather Service. of runoff is high, and links to a DNR vid- Preston D. Cole was reelected vice- board. Board members are appointed by “With our new runoff risk advisory eo showing precautions farmers can take chair. Cole holds a senior level appointed the governor with the advice and consent forecast, farmers don’t have to guess how if they must spread, including finding position as Director of Operations for the of the state senate. Three members each risky it is to spread manure,” says Jim lower-risk fields, and how to respond if a city of Milwaukee Department of Public must be selected from the northern and VandenBrook, water quality section chief manure spill or runoff does occur. Works and acts as the deputy commis- southern portions of the state and one for the Wisconsin Department of Agricul- The runoff risk advisory joins the nu- sioner of public works. His span of control member serves at large. ture, Trade and Consumer Protection. trient application restriction maps fea- covers approximately 2,400 employees, The board meets on the fourth The forecast is part of the Wisconsin tured on the Wisconsin Manure Manage- $300 million operation and maintenance Wednesday of each month except for Manure Management Advisory System ment Advisory System for several years. and enterprise budgets along with a August and December. The board does that state and federal agricultural and The restriction maps help farmers de- $108 million capital budget. Prior to his not meet in July and November. Board natural resource agencies and the Uni- velop nutrient management plans that promotion to director of operations, Cole meetings are held at the State Natural versity of Wisconsin have put in place guide where, when and how much ma- has served as the environmental services Resources Building in Madison from to help Wisconsin farmers know when nure can be spread. Following such plans superintendent and city forester. He has October through May and at locations conditions are right to spread manure can avoid long-term phosphorus build-up been employed by the city of Milwaukee throughout the state from June through on their land. The advisory available on in soils, reduce the chances of nitrogen Department of Public Works since 1991. September. Board meeting dates and the web at: www.manureadvisorysystem. leaching into groundwater, and cut the Cole was appointed to the board on Au- locations are listed in the Natural Re- wi.gov and also can be easily reached by risk of winter spreading on fields where gust 2007. His term expires May 1, 2013. sources Board calendar. Board meetings searching online for “manure advisory it should be avoided, VandenBrook says. Christine Thomas was reelected sec- outside of Madison in 2012 are June 26- system.” The mapping website is a joint proj- retary. Thomas is dean and professor of 27 in Siren; August 7-8 in Germantown; “By checking the forecast, farmers ect of the Wisconsin Department of Ag- resource management at the University and September 25-26 in Eau Claire. will know when conditions are right to riculture, Trade and Consumer Protec- of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of spread manure so that it stays on the tion; Wisconsin Department of Natural fields and fertilizes the soil instead of Resources; National Oceanic and Atmo- risking pollution of streams and ground- spheric Administration-National Weath- Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Members water,” VandenBrook says. er Service River Forecasting Center; U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Public service announcements Resources Conservation Service; Uni- David Clausen, Chair William Bruins promote runoff risk advisory forecast versity of Wisconsin-Madison College of Veterinarian, Appointed February 19, 2006, Owner and Operator, Homeland Dairy. Ap- Public service announcements pro- Agricultural and Life Sciences and Soil Reappointed May 1, 2007. Term expires May pointed May 1, 2011. Term expires May 1, 2017 moting the runoff risk advisory are be- Science Department; Discovery Farms; 1, 2013. ing sent to radio stations across the state UW-Platteville and its Pioneer Farm; Terry N. Hilgenberg this week, and will be aired on agricul- and U.S. Geological Survey. Preston D. Cole, Vice-Chair General Manager and Commercial Real Estate Director of Operations, City of Milwaukee Director, Hilgenberg Realty LLC. Appointed Department of Public Works, Commissioner’s May 1, 2011. Term expires May 1, 2017. Office. Appointed August 2007. Term expires May 1, 2013. Gregory Kazmierski 2012 Black Bear Update President and Owner, Buck Rub Outfitters Ltd. Christine L. Thomas, Secretary Appointed May 1, 2011. Term expires May 1, WDNR Release 2/12 cense and 35 with 6 points who wanted Dean and professor of resource management 2017. a license were NOT awarded a license. at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point he 2012 Class A bear drawing is Everyone with 7 points or more got a li- College of Natural Resources. Appointed March Jane Wiley complete. Notices to successful cense in Zone A. Tapplicants were mailed Febru- 2004. Reappointed July 10, 2009. Term expires Community conservation activist, retired from Zone B - 378 people with 9 points May 1, 2015. the Department of Public Instruction. Appointed ary 14. Applicants may check their draw- who wanted a kill tag were awarded a li- July 8, 2004. Reappointed July 10, 2009. Term ing or preference point status on-line by cense and 534 with 9 points who wanted expires May 1, 2015. accessing their DNR Customer account, a license were NOT awarded a license. calling DNR’s Call Center at 1-888- Everyone with 10 points or more got a 936-7463 (toll-free, 7 days a week, 7am- license in Zone B. 10pm), or visiting a DNR Service Center. Zone C - 524 people with 4 points Drawing winners may purchase their who wanted a kill tag were awarded a li- Trout Survey Hopes to Capture Anglers Input Class A bear license beginning March 7, cense and 910 with 4 points who wanted 2012. a license were NOT awarded a license. ADISON – Anglers, perhaps ing and management in Wisconsin, and There were 104,391 Class A Bear Everyone with 5 points or more got a li- more than most, know that also are asked about the where, when license applications this year. Of the cense in Zone C. Mpersistence pays off, so state and how many fish they caught and har- 104,391 applicants, 26,794 requested a Zone D - 667 people with 8 points trout managers hope 1,000 randomly se- vested last year. license and 77,597 requested a prefer- who wanted a kill tag were awarded a li- lected trout anglers will show plenty of A similar questionnaire was available ence point only. cense and 527 with 8 points who wanted it when opening and answering a thick at public information meetings held last A total of 9,015 customers were suc- a license were NOT awarded a license. survey arriving in their mail in coming March and April, and anglers could also cessful in this year’s bear drawing. The Everyone with 9 points or more got a li- weeks. have filled out that questionnaire online minimum number of preference points cense in Zone D. “It’s a lengthy survey, but we’re ask- through the fishing season. required to draw a license were: Total Licenses drawn by Zone: Zone ing anglers to please take the time to fill “The open house and online surveys Zone A - 1,197 people with 6 points A - 3,425; Zone B - 1,335; Zone C - 2,970; it out and send it back in,” says Marty provided an opportunity for anyone and who wanted a kill tag were awarded a li- and Zone D - 1,285. Engel, the Department of Natural Re- everyone to offer their input,” says Jor- sources fisheries biologist coordinating dan Petchenik, a DNR social science re- the effort. searcher. “The purpose of the mail survey “It’s been 23 years since we last did we’re sending out now is so that we can Q& A’s a statewide survey of trout anglers, and say with statistical certainty that the re- we want to fully understand the average sults are representative of the trout fish- Source: Wisconsin Department Natural Resources angler’s perception of inland trout man- ing public.” agement, whether we’re doing a good job, Petchenik hopes to have those survey uestion 1: When I go ice fish- dwelling. This information is available and what the anglers want out of their results available later this spring. In ing, I’ve been having these on page 18 of the 2011 All-Terrain Ve- fishing so we can tailor regulations to coming weeks, he hopes to have available Q guys run up really close to me hicle regulations pamphlet. those desires,” he says. “Our intent is to results from a related survey, this one of with their 4-wheelers. Is this legal? manage the fish for the angler.” people who had not bought an inland uestion 2: I caught a whitefish The mail surveys are part of DNR’s trout stamp in several years to learn nswer: There are speed limits in the bay of Green Bay. When ongoing review of the inland trout pro- why they were no longer trout fishing in Q and restrictions for all-terrain I gutted it I found gobies in gram and efforts to collect information Wisconsin. Returns from that survey are Avehicles. The operator of an the stomach. May I use gobies as bait for from trout anglers to better conduct that being summarized and will be available ATV must slow down to 10 miles per fishing? review and shape the management pro- later this year. hour or less when operating within 100 gram. The survey was mailed to 1,000 Engel says that once all of the sur- feet of a person who is not on an ATV, nswer: No, gobies are consid- people who purchased inland trout veys are analyzed and summarized, snowmobile, and motorcycle or in a mo- ered both a restricted invasive stamps for 2011. The names were select- DNR will have scientific information to Aspecies and a non-native detri- tor vehicle. This includes, but is not ed from the entire database of Wisconsin begin addressing any need for change. limited to, slowing for anglers, hikers, mental fish species. The bag and posses- residents with inland trout stamps in “Such a scientific approach will help us bicyclists, joggers, horses, as well as for sion limit for gobies is zero. Anglers are 2011, according to Jordan Petchenik, the sort out public opinion and perceptions other ATV operators stopped along the not allowed to keep or possess any gobies DNR social science researcher leading on whether there is a need for change, in trail. This reduced speed requirement they catch, except that they may imme- the mail survey. what areas, and whether we’re talking a also applies to operators of ATVs when diately kill one gobie and deliver it to a Anglers receiving the survey are asked big change or just tweaking something.” within 100 feet of an ice fishing shanty DNR service center or regional office for questions about all aspects of trout fish- and when within 150 feet of a home or identification purposes. WISCONSERVATION 6 March 2012 Plant the Seed for a Green Order Seedlings Now for and Healthy School Spring 2012 Planting Free spring workshops available for teachers and school staff inter allows landowners a and erosion-control purposes. Customers chance to relax and enjoy who would like to select specific seedlings Wtheir property as it is draped or shrubs must order a minimum quan- he Green & Healthy Schools businesses, nature centers, non-profit Program is conducting two organizations and local governments. in a blanket of snow. It’s also a great tity of 1,000 tree seedlings or 500 wildlife TFREE workshops this spring to Educators will leave with a plan for mak- time for them to consider tree planting shrubs. Another option is to purchase a teach school staff, teachers and adminis- ing their individual schools green and on their property next spring. pre-mixed seedling packets of 300 seed- trators how to incorporate the program healthy. The Spring 2012 Tree and Shrub Or- lings, usually good for landowners new into their schools. Workshops will be held Substitute teacher costs for the Green dering Form is now available from the to planting or those with small acreages. on March 30 at Beaver Creek Reserve Bay workshop will be reimbursed by the Department of Natural Resources State Hardwood tree species available from near Eau Claire, and April 20 at Bay DNR, thanks to grants from the Natural Nursery Program. The form includes in- the state nurseries include red oak, bur Beach wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay. Resources Foundation of Wisconsin, the formation about tree and shrub species oak, swamp white oak, white oak, black The workshops will connect GHS pro- R.D. & Linda Peters Foundation, the Me- that are available and directions on how cherry, silver maple, sugar maple, river gram staff with area schools and bring nasha Corporation and Wisconsin Public to order. Species information and tips on birch, white birch, yellow birch, cotton- local resources and schools officials to- Service Corporation. There is no reim- how to prepare a site can also be found wood, shagbark hickory, butternut and gether. Training will provide an in-depth bursement available for the Eau Claire on the DNR Forestry Division’s website. black walnut. Conifer tree species avail- introduction to the program, specifically workshop. “Every year, Wisconsin landowners able include white spruce, white pine, focusing on: Participants are encouraged to reg- plant millions of tree seedlings to en- red pine, jack pine, hemlock and white • waste and recycling; ister early, as space is limited. Registra- hance and restore forests, according to cedar. Wildlife shrubs available include • energy; tion for the workshops begins February Jim Storandt, manager of the Griffith hazelnut, ninebark, American plum, • water; 9. Registration closes for the Eau Claire State Nursery in Wisconsin Rapids. silky dogwood and red-osier dogwood. • school facilities and grounds; and workshop on March 16 and for the Green And when a landowner is thinking “The seedlings grown at the state • healthy lifestyles. Bay workshop on April 6. For more infor- about what species of trees to plant, the nurseries are high-quality native species Workshop participants will also have mation on the workshops, or to register, first place to turn for advice is the local grown from seed harvested in Wiscon- the opportunity to connect with area visit the GHS website. DNR office. Each county has a DNR for- sin,” Storandt said. “Planting these Wis- ester available to visit your land, answer consin-grown trees and shrubs is a great questions, and help the landowner get way to improve wildlife habitat, increase the maximum benefits from their tree- the value of the land, reduce soil erosion, February 11, 2012 planting activities. improve overall aesthetics, and possibly “Landowners contemplating large generate income for the landowner.” Board of Directors Meeting tree planting projects should contact Seedlings and shrubs are distributed their local DNR forester or a private con- in April and early May. Landowners who sulting forester for advice on species se- order from the DNR can pick up their lection, site preparation, planting meth- seedlings at the state nurseries located ods, cost-sharing programs, tree planter in Boscobel, Hayward, or Wisconsin Rap- rentals, and other considerations in es- ids, or in many counties, at a central lo- tablishing a successful forest tree plant- cation designated by the local DNR for- ing,” Storandt said. Contact information ester. for all DNR foresters can also be found “Staff at the state nurseries plac- on the DNR website. es a high value on customer service,” Even though these trees will not be Storandt said. “Information on tree and distributed and planted until spring, shrub inventory is updated regularly. Storandt said it is important to order The State Nursery Seeding Catalog pro- now because many desirable species sell vides information on the various seeding out quickly. species. A Frequently Asked Questions Landowners can purchase seedlings page along with links to additional tree from the DNR state nurseries for refor- planting information help landowners to estation, wildlife habitat, and windbreak maximize their investment.”

Study Reveals Benefits of Native Plants on Water Quality, Wildlife and Property Values Executive Director George Meyer updates the Board of Directors on the abundant on-going environmental legislative issues. The WWF has given testimony at several Lakeshore restoration projects focus on natural “makeover” in-state hearing locations. Forty plus Directors were present - The Waterfowl Study Committee also met discussing the past season harvest counts and potential future ILAS COUNTY – A sign along Meyer and other DNR staff also Wisconsin Sandhill Crane hunting season. WWF Photo Moon Lake’s scenic shoreline in joined forces with Vilas County Land and VVilas County asks campers to Water Conservation Department and the take time to appreciate the flourishing Alma Moon Lake Protection and Reha- native plants, revived fish populations bilitation District to work on 1,300 feet MacKenzie Environmental Education Center and nesting birds – all compliments of a of shoreline, ushering in native plants natural “extreme makeover” completed and trees for erosion control that in time by public and private partners dedicated should support habitat for more nesting to improving water quality and wildlife birds and fish. MMaappllee SSyyrruupp habitat. Fifty years of campsite operations The Wisconsin Lakeshore Restoration had caused sediment build up in the lake Project is a collaborative research study and erosion along the Moon Beach Camp FFeessttiivvaall testing how shoreline restorations at de- shoreline, leaving little native vegeta- veloped sites improve water quality and tion and putting at risk mature white

th revive native plants and wildlife. and red pine trees. To restore the area, SATURDAY, APRIL 7 , 2012 “We are measuring whether these res- rain gardens and biodegradable erosion 8:00 am –2:00 pm torations will result in less pollution run- control products were developed to halt off to lakes and improve fish and wildlife run-off. Native trees, shrubs and ground ❏ Guided tours of thesugarbush habitat,” says Michael Meyer, project cover were planted. Local landscapers lead and research scientist with the Wis- with years of experience conducting ri- ❏ Demonstrations of howtotap amaple tree forsap and howto make syrup consin Department of Natural Resources parian restoration projects helped plant ❏ Interpretative talks about howNativeAmerican’s and pioneer’s made syrup Bureau of Integrated Science Services. and provide materials. The multi-site project began in 2007 “I grew up in Vilas County and have ❏ Home-made ice creamchurned with an antique engine with more than $500,000 in funding watched the lakes change as the county from the U.S. Environmental Protection population has grown. We focused our ef- ❏ Horse-drawn wagon rides(9am–2 pm) Agency, Great Lakes Restoration Initia- forts where the habitat impacts are sig- ❏ Live, old-time countrymusic tive, state protection grants and local nificant,” Meyer says. lake organizations. Project researchers targeted five ❏ Pancake breakfast(8am–noon) in ourmain lodge “Our primary objective is to measure lakes in Vilas County – Found, Moon, Tickets are: $7 (12+), $5 (3 – 11) how ell our efforts improve fish and wild- Lost, Crystal and Little St. Germain. The life habitat and to help fish and wildlife project also worked on the DNR Crystal ❏ Food, drinks, and souvenirs sold by theFriends of MacKenzie populations,” says Meyer. “If restoration Lake campground shoreline in Vilas ❏ Raffle drawing at 12:00 noon goals are met, this will result in cleaner County as well as city of Ashland water- water, a healthier lake and likely im- fronts at Chequamegon Bay and Memo- In addition, you can view the wildlifeexhibit, walk through thearboretum,and hike the trails. proved property values.” rial and Bayview parks. Six projects have already been com- For every project lakefront where sci- pleted, including the 2009 project at entists are removing invasive species Moon Lake. The study focused on the and restoring the habitat, they are com- Moon Beach Camp property, used by paring their work to a nearby, developed The MacKenzie Environmental Education Center about 2,000 visitors annually. Research- lakefront that is not being restored. “We is locatedtwo miles east of Poynette on County ers found willing partners with 27 predict the wildlife habitat value and Road CS & Q. lakefront property owners and groups wildlife populations will improve at the For more information, call: 608-635-8105 involved including the United Church restored sites over the 10 years the sites www.wiwf.org/education/MEEC.php Camps Incorporated, which owns the are monitored,” says Meyer. Moon Beach Camp property in St. Ger- main Township. updated 1-23-2012 WISCONSERVATION 7 March 2012 Dover Chemical Corporation in Ohio 137,000 Permits Issued through Drawing to Pay $1.4 Million for Unauthorized for Spring 2012 Turkey Season

Production of Chemical Substances Season to run April 11 through May 22 day through the following Tuesday. This ADISON – Turkey permits is a change from previous spring turkey ASHINGTON – The U.S. ed paraffins are used as a component of issued by the Department of seasons, during which the six time peri- MNatural Resources through Environmental Protection lubricants and coolants in metal cutting ods only ran for five days each. WAgency (EPA) and the U.S. and metal forming operations, as a sec- the spring turkey preference drawing A total of seven zones, 17 state parks Department of Justice announced that ondary plasticizer and flame retardant numbered 137,598 for Wisconsin’s 2012 and Fort McCoy will be open for hunt- Dover Chemical Corporation has agreed in plastics, and as an additive in paints. spring wild turkey season. The depart- ing. Hunters are reminded that the Fort to pay $1.4 million in civil penalties for Short-chain chlorinated paraffins, how- ment printed and mailed postcard noti- McCoy spring turkey hunting season is the unauthorized manufacture of chemi- ever, have been found to be bioaccumu- fications to successful applicants, which managed separately from the Wiscon- cal substances at facilities in Dover, Ohio lative in wildlife and humans, persistent should be arriving within the next few sin spring turkey hunt. Hunters who do and Hammond, Ind. The settlement re- and transported globally in the environ- weeks. not receive an approval to hunt turkeys solves violations of the Toxic Substances ment, and toxic to aquatic animals at Hunters who do not receive a post- through the state drawing in a Wisconsin Control Act (TSCA) premanufacture no- low concentrations. EPA has developed card by mid-February can check on the turkey hunting zone for the 2012 spring tice obligations for its production of vari- an action plan for these chemicals based status of their permit application on- season are eligible to apply for a spring ous chlorinated paraffins. Dover Chemi- on the potential for significant impacts line through the DNR Online Licensing permit at Fort McCoy. Applications can cal produces the vast majority of the on the environment. The environmental Center or by calling the DNR Customer be obtained from Fort McCoy by calling chlorinated products sold in the United and health concerns relating to medium- Call Center from 7 a.m. through 10 p.m., 608-388-3337 or by visiting the Fort Mc- States. As part of the settlement, Dover chain chlorinated paraffins and long- seven days a week, at 1-888-WDNRINFo Coy website. Chemical has ceased manufacturing chain chlorinated paraffins may be simi- (1-888-936-7463). Hunters harvested 40,133 turkeys short-chain chlorinated paraffins, which lar to those associated with short-chain A total of 234,568 permits will be during the 2011 spring season. Final have persistent, bioaccumulative and chlorinated paraffins. Those chemicals available for the spring 2012 turkey sea- harvest numbers for the 2011 fall season toxic (PBT) characteristics. PBTs pose a may also be persistent and bioaccumu- son. This includes left-over permits that will be published in the 2011 Wiscon- number of health risks, particularly for lative based on their physical-chemical will be made available through over-the- sin Big Game Hunting Summary in the children, including genetic impacts, ef- properties, bioaccumulation modeling, counter sales beginning March 19. This spring of 2012. fects on the nervous system, and cancer. and because they are also found in the is an increase from the 226,249 permits Dover Chemical will also submit pre- environment. available during the 2011 spring season. Youth turkey hunt April 7-8 expands manufacture notices to EPA for various In 1978, EPA compiled the initial Of the permits available for 2012, 355 mentored hunting program medium-chain and long-chain chlorinat- TSCA Inventory of chemical substances permits are allocated to state park and The Spring Turkey Youth Hunt was ed paraffin products. from industry submissions and those disabled-only turkey hunting zones. The created in 2007 to provide youth under “Assuring the safety of chemicals is substances were grandfathered onto the increase in total permit availability par- the age of 16 with an opportunity to one of EPA’s top priorities,” said Cynthia TSCA Inventory without additional hu- tially reflects an increase in the number hunt turkeys and gain valuable hunting Giles, assistant administrator for EPA’s man health or environmental review. of permits made available to hunters in experience by working closely with an Office of Enforcement and Compliance Chemical substances not on the TSCA Zones 2 and 7, and is also due to an in- experienced mentor before the regular Assurance. “Today’s action reinforces the Inventory constitute “new chemical crease in permit issuance to correct an season opens. Youth ages 12-15 who have need for chemical manufacturers to fol- substances” for which a premanufac- error that occurred during the drawing already completed hunter education may low the law and protects Americans from ture notice (PMN) must be submitted to process. hunt during the Youth Hunt while ac- chemicals that could be harmful to their EPA at least 90 days before a company Considering high historic demand for companied by an adult aged 18 or older. health.” begins producing the substance. A PMN permits in Zones 2 and 7, as well as a In addition, thanks to the Mentored “This settlement will require Dover to includes information such as the specific healthy turkey flock in these zones as Hunting Program that took effect in the participate in an EPA review of all types chemical identity, use, anticipated pro- suggested by relatively high recent hunt- fall of 2009, youth hunters aged 10 and of chlorinated paraffin products sold duction volume, exposure and release er success rates, the DNR wild turkey 11 may now also participate in the 2012 by the company and bring Dover into information, and existing available test management committee decided to offer Youth Turkey Hunt without first having compliance with the Toxic Substances data. EPA identifies risks associated an additional 6,600 and 1,200 permits completed hunter education, as long as Control Act,” said Ignacia S. Moreno, as- with new chemicals through the PMN for Zones 2 and 7, respectively, compared they do so with a qualified adult mentor sistant attorney general for the Environ- process. In the PMN process, EPA can to 2011 permit levels. and follow the rules laid out under the ment and Natural Resources Division of require additional testing or issue orders “These additional permits will go a laws of the program. Each youth must the Department of Justice. “By halting prohibiting or limiting the production or long way toward meeting hunter demand have a valid spring 2012 turkey harvest production of short-chain chlorinated commercial use of such substances. in these zones, and will allow hunters permit, license, and Wild Turkey Stamp. paraffins, this settlement will reduce un- The proposed settlement agreement, greater access to permits for their de- Youth are allowed to hunt on April 7 due risks to human health and the envi- lodged in the U.S. District Court for the sired time period,” said Scott Walter, and 8 in the turkey management zone for ronment.” Northern District of Ohio, is subject to a DNR upland wildlife ecologist. which their permit is valid, regardless of Chlorinated paraffins are a family of 30-day public comment period and ap- the time period for which their permit is chemical substances with different prop- proval by the federal court. New spring turkey time periods issued, and may harvest only one male or erties depending on their carbon chain More information on the settlement: seven days long bearded turkey during the two-day hunt. lengths and are generally identified as http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resourc- Additional hunting opportunities Youth who do not successfully harvest a short, medium, or long-chain. Chlorinat- es/cases/civil/tsca/doverchemical.html will be available to turkey hunters this turkey during the two-day youth hunt spring, as the traditional time periods may use their unfilled permit during the have been extended by two days, length- time period and in the zone for which ening each time period to seven full days. the permit was issued. All other spring The spring 2012 turkey hunting season turkey hunting regulations apply. More “Tell People You Read It In Wisconservation”!!! will run from April 11 through May 22. information on the Spring Turkey Youth The season is divided into six, 7-day time Hunt and the Mentored Hunting Pro- periods, each of which runs from Wednes- gram is available on the DNR website.

Islands of Wisconsin Word Search #2 The actual island names appear horizontally/vertically/diagonally including spelled backwards. The county location is indicated to provide an educational/historical point BLACKHAWKREAJAXDNARGELEL I of reference. ~WWF Editor D. A. Gries IICEWC LALOTMARYEN IWTHTRON GVRJARLG IMAEEERV IRGINFOXD Ajax (Oconto) Grassy (Brown) Olmstead (Oneida) SEEDH IENEURSTTPINEERGREVE Allen (Crawford Grott (Sawyer) Ondaig (Douglas) Ames (Dodge) Hacklin (Crawford) Otter (Iowa) UDDESKNENLIPUTFLCOLEMANSR Anchor (Iron) Happy (Dunn) Outer (Ashland) SEOADTORYPPAHORSESHOEDRUN Ansul (Marinette) Hawk (Jackson) Packwaukee (Marquette) Babbs (Sawyer) Horseshoe (Door) Pemebonwon (Marinette) IEADEARPBLOCCASHATUOCHAWU Babe (Dodge) Hurricane (Grant) Pirate (Door) ERKLARTEFEPKEKCGENAC IRRUH Baby Fourmile (Dodge) Ile Le Grand (Marinette) Pleasure (Wood) Big Susie (Door) Indernuhle (Dodge) Plum (Door) YORADRRKEAUWLSOUTHTWINOEL Birdstree (Brown) Isela Plume (LaCrosse) Popular (Dodge) RH IKLOROYSLATNT IKDEAK INFE Blackhowk (Juneau) Island Number One (Vilas) Radloff (Dodge) Cedar (Iowa) Jossart (Oneida) Rank (Dodge) RSDEALSORUAUTHTRENOGEBHAW Clubhouse (Dodge) Keller (Buffalo) Red Oak Ridge (LaCrosse) EUGRKXSRWRRK ISLELAPLUMEUG Colemans (Dodge) Klien (Oneida) Rosebrook (Grant) Crescent (Oneida) Kopf (Dodge) Rudebush (Dodge) BBEEEOOBREEELITTLESUS IESR Crownhart (Douglas) Little Chute (Outagamie) Rudys (Sawyer) WE EKLCJEAQLE IFOREMOSTMATU Clumbs (Oneida) Little Ripley (Oneida) Schmidt (Crawford) Darrow (Sawyer) Little Strawberry (Door) Scott (Sawyer) ADORELOSDP IPTWSFRENCHSATT Deadlake (Pepin) Little Susie (Door) Scout (Washburn) RUNNEICOEAMETW INISLANDRLT Deakin (Walworth) Lone Willow (Winnebago) Sister (Door) Deer (Oconto) Long (Sauk) Small (Dodge) TRAHNWORCNRMLTS IRNCOOLEOL Devil (Dodge) Loon (Sawyer) South Twin (Ashland) STEPHESONOUEENTNRFOOSYDUR Devils (Ashland) Maggias (marinette) Stephenson (Marinette) Faust (Barron) McMclary (Richland) Terrell (Winnebago) ELMWOODAEGOBREEEE INSUKKTE Fiefield (Oneida) McFetridge (Dodge) Tivoli (Jefferson) LCLUMBSIBEFOICRMHSD IITNEN Fish (Door) Metcaff (Sauk) Twin Island (Marinette) Fisher (Dodge) Michigan (Ashland) Virgin (Oconto) TW INGIRBABYNPSA ISHIRTRARD Fishers (Oneida) Muscoda (Iowa) Wahbegon (Douglas) TOOEHNJKBHBWL EDLIEAGLERER French (Clark) New (Dodge) Wahcoutah (Pepin) Gardner (Dodge) Ninemile (Pepin) Wayside (Dodge) IOWW LMOPQAAOEREEFRGRANDAA Garrison (Wood) North Twin (Ashland) Weniger (Crawford) LONEWI LLOWBNYCCTNEMNREVOG Government (Waupaca) Oak (Ashland) Wilcox (Douglas) WISCONSERVATION 8 March 2012

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