Madison Parks Pressure From Statewide Questionnaire Response
Readers across Wisconsin submitted more than 12 000 questionnaires and thousands of comments on state parks. Submissions ranged from practical to poetic about fees noise trails facilities and even nude sunbathing. Several letters urged protection and long term planning for parks and natural resources while others urged private entertainment options and broader access. One commenter praised tax contributions to parks and heritage for future generations.
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The
Country Today
DNR
Natural Resources Magazine
Department of Natural Resource
DNR Digest
Wisconsin Cons Congress backs snagging ban proposal
The proposed statewide ban on snagging fish cleared another hurdle after approval by the Wisconsin Conservation Congress Great Lakes Study Committee. Originating with the DNR at communities along Lake Michigan, the plan seeks board approval in January. Snagging, once allowed to salvage spawning fish, drew litter and problems as interstate anglers increased, leading to bans in many areas. Public hearings preceded the board decision.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Conservation Congress
Great Lakes
Department of Natural Resources
Lake Michigan
State Natural Resources Board
DNR
1987 State Park Stickers Ready for Purchase
The Department of Natural Resources offers 1987 state park stickers for residents at 12 dollars and nonresidents at 20 dollars. Stickers feature a red resident and green nonresident design with a squirrel motif and can be bought at park offices, department offices, or via the Licensing Section in Madison Wisconsin.
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DNR
Park and Forest
Department of Natural Resources
P.O
Madison
Wis
Madison Capitol tree from Flambeau State Forest
The 42 foot balsam fir destined for the Wisconsin Capitol in Madison comes from Flambeau State Forest near Phillips. It is 21 feet wide unwrapped, 13 inch diameter at 54 inches high, and 40 years old having begun growing in 1946. Phillips High School Band gave it a send off as Lepke Trucking Co. loaded it. Casimier and Mildred Wojakowski of Escanaba supervised the wrapping and loading at Flambeau Correctional Center.
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State Capitol
Madison
Flambeau State Forest
Phillips
Phillips High School
Lepke Trucking Co
Casimier
Mildred Wojakowski
Escanaba
Mich
Flambeau Correctional Center
DNR Eyes Size Restrictions After District Reviews
Department of Natural Resources officials review sport fish limits across six districts. In Cumberland muskies may face a 36 inch size rule with reports of more muskies over 32 inches and better angler catches. Park Falls bluegill aims to raise size by cutting harvest and panfish bag limits to 20 per day with only five over eight inches. Bass size limits are also under consideration statewide. More than half of spring congress anglers back tighter rules for better size and catch rates even if fewer fish are kept.
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Department of Natural Resources Fish Management Bureau
Jim Addis
DNR
Northwest
Addis
Cumberland
Frank Pratt
Park Falls
Nelson Lake
Hayward
Pratt
Wolf shooter to be assessed fighter penalty
A Mosinee man faces a civil charge for unintentionally killing an immature timber wolf after mistaking it for a coyote. The 55-pound female wolf, on the federal endangered list, was shot in Lincoln County on November 22 during deer season. The state warden seeks restitution of 875 dollars and a 200 dollar forfeiture. a DNA check linked the animal to a hunting camp near Spirit Falls. A second endangered animal, an American eagle, was also found shot in the same area. no leads are available.
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Tom Wenninger
Robert Cravez
Lincoln County
Wenninger
Cravez
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Clark County
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Durand
Bob’s Dairy Supply
Dorchester
Glenwood City
K-B Dairy Supply Inc
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Swenson Dairy Service
Blanchardville
A.S. Loggin
Mosinee Al's
D&m Repair
Oarona Amery
Aman
Imary R & D Motors
Raney
Bills Service Center
Birchwood
Birchwood Cardinal Lumber
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Three Lakes
Eau Claire Farmers Machine
German Hill Equipment
Black River Falls Granger
H&h Marine
Juperior Hall Distributing
Mediora
Hannibal Auto & Cement
Hannibal
Hansen's
Eagle River
Jett Hayward
Jacobitz Services, Inc
JCI Ken's
Marshfield Lakeland Rental
Minocqua
Lee's Sports
Leisure Time Sports Center
Wisconsin Rapids Luck Marine
Marks
Wamearna
Merten
Arate
Husayarna
Merrill Northwoods
Pardon
Pete's
Richart
Roamers Inc. Sport Shop
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Shinnewa Falls
Wally
Wicklund Timber
Woods Sales & Service
Black River Fails
Ziebell Forest Products
Necedah
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