News Release Published: January 7, 2010 by the South Central Region
Contact(s): Robert Rolley, Population Ecologist, Madison: 608-221-6341 Don Bates, CWD Operations Supervisor, Dodgeville: 608-935-1947
FITCHBURG – Once again, Department of Natural Resources biologists will conduct an aerial deer count over parts of the chronic wasting disease Management Zone (CWD-MZ) of southwest Wisconsin during January, weather permitting.
Agency biologists will use a helicopter to determine the number of deer in Deer Management Unit 70A encompassing much of Iowa County and western Dane County, near Devil’s Lake State Park, and Hollandale.
Biologists estimate the survey will take at least 10 days but “everything is dependent on having at least three to four inches, preferably six to twelve inches, of snow on the ground to cover logs and stumps so deer are clearly visible on the landscape,” noted agency wildlife population ecologist Robert Rolley, Madison.
The blue and white colored helicopters will be manned by a pilot and two observers and “even in perfect weather we won’t be done until the third or fourth week of January,” added Don Bates, CWD operations supervisor, Dodgeville.
DNR frequently uses aircraft for wildlife population surveys, such as counting bald eagles and trumpeter swan nests, and tracking wolves. The helicopter deer survey flights are conducted about 100-150 feet above tree-top level at speeds of 35-40 miles per hour. If livestock are observed in the immediate area, the altitude is raised to avoid spooking the animals.
Showing posts with label Wisconsin Deer hunters. Show all posts
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Monday, September 28, 2009
Natural Resources Board sets hearing dates for Earn-a-buck alternatives proposal
Natural Resources Board sets hearing dates for Earn-a-buck alternatives proposal
News Release Published: September 23, 2009 by the Central Office
Contact(s): Jason Fleener (608) 261-7589Bob Manwell (608) 264-9248
EDITOR'S ADVISORY: This news release has been updated with an additional public hearing that will be held Oct. 27 in Sturtevant.
MADISON – The state Natural Resources Board today approved hearing dates and locations for proposed changes to Wisconsin’s 2010 and 2011 deer hunting season structures. The changes are based on recommendations developed by a public panel created by the Natural Resources Board and charged with finding effective and hunter-supported alternatives to earn-a-buck. The proposed changes can be found in the Natural Resources Board meeting agenda available on the DNR Web site.
The public panel included representatives of hunting and conservation groups, agriculture, county forests, university, and woodland owners. The panel’s complete report is available on the advisory committee Web site at [deerherd.editme.com [exit DNR]].
The public hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an informational presentation and overview of the proposed rule. Public comments and statements will be accepted beginning at 7 p.m. The following hearing locations and dates are scheduled:
News Release Published: September 23, 2009 by the Central Office
Contact(s): Jason Fleener (608) 261-7589Bob Manwell (608) 264-9248
EDITOR'S ADVISORY: This news release has been updated with an additional public hearing that will be held Oct. 27 in Sturtevant.
MADISON – The state Natural Resources Board today approved hearing dates and locations for proposed changes to Wisconsin’s 2010 and 2011 deer hunting season structures. The changes are based on recommendations developed by a public panel created by the Natural Resources Board and charged with finding effective and hunter-supported alternatives to earn-a-buck. The proposed changes can be found in the Natural Resources Board meeting agenda available on the DNR Web site.
The public panel included representatives of hunting and conservation groups, agriculture, county forests, university, and woodland owners. The panel’s complete report is available on the advisory committee Web site at [deerherd.editme.com [exit DNR]].
The public hearings will begin at 6:30 p.m. with an informational presentation and overview of the proposed rule. Public comments and statements will be accepted beginning at 7 p.m. The following hearing locations and dates are scheduled:
- October 14, Crivitz - Crivitz Village Hall, 800 Henriette Ave.
- October 15, Onalaska - Onalaska High School Field house, 700 Hilltopper Place.
- October 21, Madison - Lussier Family Heritage Center - Main Level, 3101 Lake Farm Road.
- October 21, Rhinelander - James Williams Middle School, 915 Acacia Lane.
- October 21, Ashland - Ashland AmericInn Conference Center, 3009 Lakeshore Drive E.
- October 26, Appleton - Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton Campus, Room C190, 1825 North Bluemound Drive.
- October 26, Eau Claire - Chippewa Valley Technical College auditorium, Room M103, 620 W. Clairemont Ave.
- October 27, Sturtevant - Suite 4, State Natural Resources office building, 9531 Rayne Road.
- October 28, Pewaukee - Waukesha County Technical College, Room C051/C057, 800 Main St.
- October 28, Spooner - Spooner High School Auditorium, 801 County A.
November 3, Stevens Point - Portage County Courthouse Annex, Conference Room 1, 1462 Strongs Ave.
The board requested an additional hearing location in the Milwaukee/Racine/Kenosha area. That hearing has been set for Oct. 27 in Sturtevant.
The public will also be able to comment online. The department will publish details for submitting online comments shortly.
Monday, June 8, 2009
2008 Gun Hunting Season: Who Were the Hunters?
2008 Gun Hunting Season: Who Were the Hunters?
Source: WI DNR
Of the 642,419 hunters this gun deer season: 94.3% were Wisconsin residents, 73,400 or 11.4% were youth (under the age of 18); 53,617 or 8.4% were Senior Citizens (65 years of age and older).
The number of female hunters continues to increase, representing 8.2% of the total number of deer hunters. A total of 52,497 females purchased a patron, sports or gun deer license (number includes residents and nonresidents) which is up from the 51,287 in 2007. Over 48% of the female hunters are under the age of 30 years.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
2008 Gun Deer License Sales
2008 Gun Deer License Sales
At the close of the 2008 gun deer season, 642,419 gun deer licenses had been issued; up 987 from 2007. Of these, 11,196 licenses were issued during the open season. The 10-year history of Gun Deer sales shown below includes Conservation Patron license holders. Additional licenses will be sold during the muzzleloader, December Antlerless and “holiday” hunts that are still to come. A complete breakdown by license type is attached. 10-Year History of Gun Deer Sales
(includes Conservation Patron licenses)
Source: Wisconsin DNR
View full report at http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/deer/summary.pdf
At the close of the 2008 gun deer season, 642,419 gun deer licenses had been issued; up 987 from 2007. Of these, 11,196 licenses were issued during the open season. The 10-year history of Gun Deer sales shown below includes Conservation Patron license holders. Additional licenses will be sold during the muzzleloader, December Antlerless and “holiday” hunts that are still to come. A complete breakdown by license type is attached. 10-Year History of Gun Deer Sales
(includes Conservation Patron licenses)
Source: Wisconsin DNR
View full report at http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/deer/summary.pdf
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