Mosquito Repellent Lets Birdwatchers Count In Wisconsin
A northern trip to Clam Lake kicks off four 25 mile breeding bird survey transects with 53 minute stops at half mile intervals. Mosquitoes swarm at every stop highlighting the challenge of field work. Wisconsin’s volunteer observers helped seed the North American Breeding Bird Survey launched in 1966 and now supported by the Scientific Areas Preservation Council.
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Clam Lake
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Society For Ornithology
North American Breeding Survey
Maryland
Delaware
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
U.S
Canada
Scientific Areas Preservation Council
Nominations Sought for Wisconsin Wildlife Award
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board seeks nominations for the second annual Sportsmen's Responsibility Award to honor ethical conduct in outdoor recreation. The 1981 winner was the Wisconsin Future Farmers of America. Nominations due by Aug 1, with details sent to Sportsmen's Responsibility Committee Box 7921 Madison WI 53707.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board
Wisconsin Future Farmers of America
Sportsmen’s Responsibility Committee
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Brule River tubing ban signed by Gov Lee Dreyfus
Brule Governor Lee Dreyfus signs an act prohibiting inner tubing on the Brule River and its tributaries in Douglas County. The law bans motorboats and inflatable devices while allowing canoes and non motorized boats. It exempts areas within one mile of the river mouth and peace officers, rescue units, and natural resources personnel in certain duties.
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Lee Dreyfus
Brule River
Douglas County
Department of Natural Resources
Watch for Great Gray Owl in Wisconsin rewards offered
Arpin resident Don Follen Sr an independent ornithologist offers a 25 dollar reward for verified nesting proof and 10 dollars for sightings of the Great Gray Owl between May 15 and September 15. Contact Follen at 9201 Rock Inn Road Arpin Wis 54410 or 715-652-2510.
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Don Follen Sr
Arpin
Follen
Rock Inn Road
Wis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Smokey and Bambi To Promote Forest Fire Prevention
Smokey Bear teams with Bambi for a summer forest fire prevention drive in Washington DC. The joint campaign marks the first shared billing for the two icons, tied to the re release of Bambi and recalling Smokey the Bear’s long stand since 1945. The Disney film’s fire devastation motif underscores the safety message.
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USDA
Forest
The
Walt Disney
Department
Forest Service
Don Hansen
Bambi
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Owen Gramme
Rockford
Peter Urbanski
Peter
Mars
Pluto
Tom Doolittle
Ashland County
Nashville
Schmidt Woods
Thorp
Robbins
Medford
United Church of Christ
Dorchester
Milwaukee Public Museum
Eau Claire
Robbins Nest
By Sam Robbins
Oliver
Massey
Massey Harris
H&s
Baler
GEHL
REX
Nice
Luzu Implement, Inc
Wildlife
Brule
North America
Mr. Follen
Smokey, Bambi
Washington D.C
Niess Agri
Ralph Omtredt
Boomer, WI
Jeff Smiskey
Chippewa Falls
Mark Howard
Chetek
Midwestwestern Block Co. Inc
Menomonie
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