Goddess of May paints a vivid spring landscape tale
Apr and May deities sculpt the season with color and life. Delicate greens emerge to frame bright yellows and oranges as birds like warblers and goldfinches brighten the scene. Oriole oranges add bold contrast while shorebirds gain vivid legs. The text also notes migration, hummingbirds, thrushes, and whip-poor-wills, urging readers to observe birds and flowers through mid May in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Baltimore
100-Year-Old Giant Lake Sturgeon Found Dead in Sawyer County
An 82-inch lake sturgeon weighing over 120 pounds and aged around a century was found floating dead in Lost Land Lake, Sawyer County. Dan Scharlow and Keenan Stahl of Elk Mound, Dunn County, towed the fish ashore, where DNR personnel took a fin clip to verify age and taxidermists plan a local display by July or August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer County
Department of Natural Resources
Dan Scharlow
Keenan Stahl
Elk Mound
Dunn County
Lost Land Lake
Teal Lake
State Natural Resources Board Kicks Off Five Summer Meetings
The Natural Resources Board begins its annual outstate summer meetings with a May session in the Tomah Sparta area May 28-29. Future dates are June 25-26 in Appleton, July 23-24 in Milwaukee, August 27-28 in Janesville, and September 17-18 in Spooner. Public comment is by contacting secretary Judy Scullion at DNR Box 7921 Madison WI 53707. each speaker is limited to five minutes.
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The
State Natural Resources Board
Tomah
Sparta
Appleton
Milwaukee
Janesville
Spooner
Judy Scullion
Department of Natural Resources
Madison
Wis
Ivory-billed Woodpeckers Sighted in Cuba After Years
Cuban biologists and American experts confirm at least two ivory-billed woodpeckers in a Cuban forest. Lester L. Short of the American Museum of Natural History, with Jennifer Horne, observed the birds from April 6 to 16, including a female. The government ordered logging halted to protect habitat.
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Lester L. Short
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Mr. Short
Jennifer Horne
National Museum of Kenya
U.S
Spearing changes likely next year in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin DNR and chief fish biologist reported the 1986 Chippewa Indian spearfishing season largely met preseason goals to protect lakes and fish resources. Lac du Flambeau spearers accounted for major shares of walleyes and muskies, with TAC limits and overharvest controls in place, and plans for tighter band specific regulations and enforcement next season.
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Lac du Flambeau
Star and Squirrel Lakes
Plum Lake
James Addis
DNR
Bureau of Fish Management
Addis
Wisconsin
Star Lake
Meyer
Crisis expert hired by DNR helps avert violence
The Wisconsin DNR used a crisis management consultant to guide nine day spear fishing seasons for Chippewa tribes in northern Wisconsin. Plans, informed public communication, and timely rains kept confrontations from erupting into violence during the season, praised by DNR administrator George Meyer and consultant Alan Bernstein of PASE Inc. Bernstein noted the effort paid off and could aid future negotiations over treaty rights and natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Lac du Flambeau
George Meyer
Division of
State Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Meyer
Alan Bernstein
Pase Inc
Highland Park, N.J
Weizenicker
State park survey invites Wisconsin input on future plans
The Wisconsin state park system runs a full page ad asking residents to tell the DNA what they think about parks trails and forests. A printed questionnaire appears in The Country Today and eight other Wisconsin papers.
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State Park
Wisconsin
David Weizenicker
Department of Natural Resources
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J.P
Soldiers Grove, WI
Mr. Robbins
Medford
United Church of Christ
Dorchester
Milwaukee Public Museum
S. Farwell
Eau Claire
Board
Cuba
Wausau
Department
Lac du Flambeaus
Squirrel Lake
Congress
Meyers
DNA
St.croix
Bad River
Lac Court Oreilles
Mole Lake
P.O. Box
K-D Trailers
Dodgeville
Hwy
Leif Erickson
Berg Road
Lee St
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