Winter sightings of rare birds and chickadee turnover in Wisconsin
Owl enthusiasts report a midwinter peregrine sighting in central Wisconsin and a snowy owl near Milan with banded birds tracked by Don Follen and Ken Luepke. They seek unmarked snowy owls and red‑marked birds, inviting reports to addresses in Spencer and Arpin. The piece also discusses a surprising chickadee influx, banding recoveries, possible migratory behavior, and notes on the pileated woodpecker’s habitat and behavior in Wisconsin.
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Don Follen
Ken Luepke
Wisconsin
South America
Cuba
Salvador
Guyana
Uruguay
Wisconsin River
Sauk City
Wausau
Milan
Don
Ken
Spencer
Arpin
Appalachian Mountains
Carolina
Michigan
J.J. van Tyne
Lake Huron
Canada geese die from lead shot at Horicon Marsh sparks shift to steel
The Horicon Marsh area reports thousands of dead Canada geese from lead poisoning after consuming lead shot. Observers say the deaths settle the steel shot versus lead shot debate and may trigger broader adoption of steel shot requirements.
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Horicon Marsh
Break on posting bond for non resident game violators
The state Natural Resources Board backs a bill letting non resident arrestees place bond money in a special envelope for wardens to return to the county clerk. Current law requires wardens to escort or direct mail bond payments, costing time. DNR estimates wardens could gain up to 30000 dollars yearly in productivity.
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The
State Natural Resources Board
Youth conservation jobs offer summer work and workshops
Youth age 15 to 18 can apply for the federal and state Youth Conservation Corps programs operating on public lands nationwide with five Wisconsin camps. Most camps run six weeks in June to August, paying $3.35 hourly with room and board deductions, plus about 10 hours of instruction weekly. Deadline is March 9, with applications through guidance counselors or Ray Hendrickse in Madison. Another program, the Young Adult Conservation Corps, offers yearlong posts for unemployed 16 to 23 year olds, focusing on timber stand work, trail development and campsite maintenance, with pay at minimum wage.
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The
Youth Conservation Corps
YCC
U.S. Forest Service
Department of Interior
DNR
U.S
Wisconsin
Minong
Manitowish Waters
Montello
Kewaskum
Prairie du Chien
Camp Wyalusing
Ray Hendrickse
Madison
Young Adult Conservation Corps
YACC
Conservation Corps
Conservation Work Projects Board
State timber hopes hinge on markets not funds
Wisconsin foresters question a proposed 1.5 million dollar two year program to mark and prepare timber sales, arguing that without strong markets and bidding, more staff and painting in the woods will not boost timber sales. They cite large timber inventories and contracting slowdowns, while some officials support immediate marking and inventory efforts to unlock backlog and keep wood processing local.
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Florida
Arizona
W.F
Pittsville
Platteville
Sheboygan
Mr. Robbins
Medford
United Church of Christ
Dorchester
Milwaukee Public Museum
Eau Claire
Robbins Nest
Federal
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Namekagon River
Lee Dreyfus
Bayfield County
Bill Hepner
Perner
Bayfield
Douglas
Kenneth Smith
Forest
Trator
Douglas County
Aspen
Price County
Pete Bartel
Milt Reinke
OPEC
State
MacKenzie Environmental Center
Paynette
Rt. 2
Wisconsin Lake
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