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JULY 2008VOLUME 35NUMBER 7

Cooperative Study Suggests Wisconsin’s Black BearPopulation is Larger Than Thought!

Preliminary results of a two-yearcooperative study of Wisconsinblack bears suggest that the popu-

lation may be two times or more larger thancurrently thought. Biologists stress that thenew estimate comes from a half finishedstudy and may change when data from thesecond year of the study are analyzed. Earlyresults are encouraging, however, and indi-cate Wisconsin continues to provide qualityhabitat for large mammals like bears.

“This is good news,” said Keith Warnke,Department of Natural Resources deer andbear ecologist. “It means we have a healthybear population, and we may be able toexpand bear hunting opportunity. The othergood news is that more people will haveopportunities to see these great animals inthe wild.”

The two-year, DNR-funded study wasconducted by University of Wisconsin-Madison Wildlife Ecology graduate studentDave MacFarland under the guidance of Dr.Timothy Van Deelen.

“The preliminary results are comparableto bear densities in Minnesota andMichigan’s Upper Peninsula,” said VanDeelen. “Dave and I spent a good deal oftime rechecking our calculations and we’reeager to see if the results hold when the sec-ond year of data are incorporated.”

In the bear study, some 3,500 baitsmarked with tetracycline were set out acrossthe state’s bear range in 2006. Tetracycline,when ingested, is harmless to bears butleaves a telltale line in a bear’s bones.Successful bear hunters in 2006 and 2007were asked to provide a section of a rib bonefrom bears they harvested for analysis.From those samples, the biologists were ableto use a formula to calculate the estimatedbear population.

Using tetracycline is a variation on awildlife population estimating techniqueknown as mark and recapture. Other exam-ples of mark and recapture are banding ofwaterfowl and songbirds and radio collars orradio implants on other species. Whenhunters report harvesting a banded gamebird or biologists recapture a banded song-bird, that information is used in a model toestimate total populations.

Currently, biologists track black bear pop-ulations by placing a series of baits on routesin each county throughout the black bear’srange and record which are consumed bybears over a week long observation period.Biologists use these observations to helpbuild a population model that also takes intoaccount hunter harvest, hunter successrates, bear population data and historical

harvest rates to generate a population esti-mate. This model estimates the currentblack bear population in Wisconsin to be atabout 13,000.

“It is important to keep in mind thatthese models both provide information for usto consider when managing the bear popula-tion, and both are important to scientificbear management,” Warnke said. “We arealways working to improve the science wehave to manage wildlife populations. Thedepartment funded the research to improveour bear population estimate and expandthe science base we have on this species. TheWisconsin Bear Hunters Association was akey collaborator on this study and manymembers participated in gathering data andcontributing research supplies. I’d also liketo thank Dave MacFarland for organizingand conducting this research and his help inenlisting cooperation from the bearhunters.”

In the tetracycline study, a much largernumber of bait stations were used and thebait stations were constructed in a way thatonly bears could reach the bait. The newstudy also carefully adjusted the amount ofbait so that a single bear would likely con-sume all of it in one visit, greatly reducingthe possibility that one bait might mark twobears. By comparing the number of baitsconsumed in a season to the number of har-vested bears showing the tetracycline mark-er in their bones, scientists were able tocalculate the new population estimate.

Officials stress that these are prelimi-nary findings and it is too early to draw con-clusions or implement changes. The earliestpossible changes that would impact bearhunting permit availability would be for the2009 hunting season. Adjusting black bearpopulation goals will necessitate changes toadministrative rules and involve publicmeetings, and Natural Resources Board andlegislative approval.

“When the final results are in we’ll beable to use this information to assess bearpopulation goals and adapt our bear man-agement program,” says Warnke. “Anychanges to bear management policies will bedone carefully, with public input and onlyafter thorough analysis of potential impacts.The first priority is and always will be con-servation of the resource.”

“Our bear population is expanding andone benefit of that is that people can expectto see bears in areas outside what is thoughtof as traditional range,” Warnke said.“Despite bears’ general shyness towardhumans, people in the central and southwestareas of the state likely can expect to see

more evidence of bears as they disperse,looking for new territories.”

Adult black bears typically weigh 250 to500 pounds for males (boars) and 200 to 450pounds for females (sows). Infant bears,called cubs, are born quite tiny but by thetime they are 2 months old, they weighabout 6 pounds. Females give birth to two orthree cubs in January or February whenthey are still in their winter sleep. Whenstanding on all four paws, adult bears mea-sure 2 to 3 feet tall at their shoulders.

Tips for living safely with black bearsBiologists offer the following advice for

avoiding unwanted encounters with blackbears:

• Never feed bears – the bear will notforget the feeding experience and willreturn, possibly becoming a nuisance.

• Make bird feeders inaccessible to bearsby hanging them at least 10 feet off theground and 5 feet away from tree trunks oron a limb that will not support a bear.

• Bring feeders in around mid-Aprilwhen bears emerge hungry from their win-ter dens.

• Keep garbage cans indoors if possible.• Bring in pet food at night.• Do not keep food in your tent if you are

camping.• Store camp food and cooking utensils

away from your campsite.• Dispose of food scraps in closed con-

tainers away from the campsite – not in thefire.

If you encounter a black bear:• Make noise – let the bear know you are

there so you don’t surprise it.• If you happen to surprise a black bear

at close range, back away slowly or, if avail-able, get into a vehicle or structure until thebear leaves the area.

• Leash your dogs in known bear coun-try.

• Respect black bears as wild animalsand enjoy them safely - from a distance.

Nuisance black bearsThe agency responsible for nuisance

black bears in Wisconsin is the U.SDepartment of Agriculture – WildlifeServices. Report nuisance bears to them at:

USDA-WS, Waupun district1201 Storbeck Dr.Waupun, WI 539631-800-433-0663*920-324-4514

or

USDA-WS, Rhinelander districtPO Box 1064Rhinelander, WI 545011-800-228-1368*715-369-5221

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WISCONSERVATION July 20082

WISCONSIN WILDLIFE FEDERATION COMMITTEE CHAIRSCOMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE FAX EMAILAchievement Awards Jack Nissen 262-370-8154 Cell [email protected]

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* * * OFFICERS * * *

President Lil Pipping, 562A Crestwood Dr., Elkhart Lake, WI 53020, (920) 876-4312. Email:[email protected] *NWF Affiliate Delegate

First Vice President Jack Nissen, 1811 Ottawa Ave., Dousman, WI 53118, (262) 370-8154 cell.Email: [email protected] *Alt NWF Affiliate Delegate

Second Vice President Chuck Matyska, Route 1 5055 Cty V, Cecil, WI 54111, (715) 745-6382.Email: [email protected]

Secretary Tom Nissen, 231 E. Ottawa Ave., Dousman, WI 53118, (262) 719-5295. Email:[email protected]

Treasurer Laura Huber, 6980 Woodland Lane, Arpin, WI 54410, (715) 884-2774. Email:[email protected]

DISTRICT 8*Jack Nissen, Dousman, WI, (262) 370-8154.Mike Rynearson, Oconomowoc, WI, (414) 313-2079.John Wagner, Oconomowoc, WI, (262) 560-1230.

DISTRICT 9*Roger Borkowski, South Milwaukee,WI, (414) 571-0002.Richard Lazarczyk, West Allis, WI, (414) 321-5750.Jim Spielbauer, Black River Falls, WI.

DISTRICT 10Al Phelan, Madison, WI, (608) 241-7538.

DISTRICT 11Richard Baudhuin, Sturgeon Bay, WI, (920) 743-2581.Bill Capelle, Green Bay, WI, (920) 863-3759.*Larry Freitag, Sheboygan, WI, (920) 458-4117.

DISTRICT 12*Jim Weishan, Wabeno, WI, (715) 473-6013.Chuck Matyska, Cecil, WI, (715) 745-6382.

*Denotes the District Contact Person.

N.W.F. REGIONAL REPMarc Smith, 213 West Liberty St., Suite 200, AnnArbor, MI 48104, Office: (734) 887-7116, Fax: (734)887-7199, Cell: (734) 255-5413. Website: www.nwf.org/greatlakes

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORSJake Macholl, Amery, WIPaul Frater, Algoma, WIBob Chojnowski, Plover, WILarry Laehn, Greenville, WICraig Challoner, Omro, WIJim Huhn, Watertown, WIBret Loescher, Watertown, WISue Meyer, Kewaskum, WISteve Pease, Sullivan, WI, (262) 719-9623.Tom Nissen, Dousman, WILil Pipping, Elkhart Lake, WI

HONORARY DIRECTORSArt JorgensonCatherine Koss, Lake O’Lakes, WIVern ManglessJim Mense, Menomonie, WIRay RheinschmidtJ.L. SchneiderBetty Schneider, Oshkosh, WIArt Seidel, Brookfield, WIAl Kube, Cochrane, WIJoe Zanter, Sparta, WIBucky Kilishek, Menasha, WIMartha Kilishek, Menasha, WIMary Cassidy, Plainfield, WIKen Zettlemeier, Waukesha, WI

HONORARY VICE PRESIDENTSJoseph A. Gruber, Campbellsport, WIDr. Dan Trainer, UW-Stevens PointLes Voigt

* * * PAST PRESIDENTS * * *Corky Meyer, Kewaskum, WIJerry Knuth, Plover, WIJames G. Weishan, Wabeno, WIMartha Kilishek, Menasha, WI*Russell Hitz, Wheeler, WIJim Baldock, West Bend, WIRalph Fritsch, Kaukauna, WIRobert Miller, Sparta, WIDoug Olson, Viroqua, WIDoug Johnson, Hartford, WIJames Wareing, Sussex, WILeo Roethe, Dousman, WIBill BuckleyDick HempBob LachmundJerry LaudonRon PiskulaHarold SpencerLes Woerpel

STATE AFFILIATESDIRECTORS/REPRESENTATIVES

WI Assoc of Beagle ClubsPhil Secker, Germantown, WI

WI Assoc of Sporting Dog ClubsBrian Kolb, New Holstein, WI

WI Assoc. Field Trial ClubsJames Gleash, Madison, WI

WI Bow Hunters AssocClintonville, WI

WI Coon Hunter AssocDennis Roehrborn, Plymouth, WI

WI Council of Sportfishing OrgTed Lind, Milwaukee, WI

WI Deer Hunters AssociationMark Toso, Roberts, WI

WI Deer Hunters IncDennis Hoffman, Neshkoro, WI

WI Federation of Great Lake Sport FishingMark T. Hossenberg, Kenosha, WI

WI Hunter Ed. Instructors Assoc.Ken Barbian, Brookfield, WI

WI Muzzle Loading Assoc. Inc.Carolyn Brown, Milton, WI

WI Sharp-Tailed Grouse SocietyJim Evrard, Grantsburg, WI

WI Taxidermist AssocBucky/Martha Kilishek, Menasha, WI

WI Trappers Association IncScott McAuley, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

WIWaterfowl Association IncDale Arnez, Waukesha, WI

WIWoodland Owners AssociationDale Zaug, Tigerton, WI

Wildlife Society,WI ChapterPat Kaiser, Lodi, WI

Wild OnesDonna VanBuecken, 920-730-3981

Wings Over WIBurt Bushke, Mayville, WI

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/LEGISLATIONGeorge Meyer, 201 Randolph Dr., Madison, WI 53717, (608) 516-5545. Email:[email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DISTRICT 1*Connie/Allan Pribnow, Port Wing, WI, (715) 774-3301.

DISTRICT 2Larry Vanderhoef, Plainfield, WI, (715) 366-2453.

DISTRICT 3*Russell Hitz, Wheeler, WI, (715) 632-2143.Dave Hraychuck, Balsam Lake, WI, (715) 485-3362.Marj Roach, Augusta, WI, (715) 286-2768.

DISTRICT 4*Laura Huber, Arpin, WI, (715) 884-2774.Jerry Knuth, Plover, WI, (715) 344-0017.Dave Verhage, Plover, WI, (715) 344-3497.

DISTRICT 5George Borchert, Van Dyne, WI, (920) 922-1409.*Daniel Gries, Menasha, WI, (920) 725-0052.Robert H. Kirk, Omro, WI, (920) 685-5254.

DISTRICT 6Dennis Reinhardt, Osseo, WI, (715) 597-3535.John Wetzel, Holman, WI, (608) 526-4238.

DISTRICT 7Dave Chingway, Watertown, WI, (920) 261-0379.Don Hammes, Middleton, WI, (608) 836-1205.Tobias Kowalski, Sun Prairie, WI, (920) 285-5485.

Statewide Districts


President’s MessageVol. II Part II

Well by now everyone knowsthat the June board meetinghad to be canceled due to

major highways being flooded out orwashed out. Now my question is, “Doesthis have anything to do with GlobalWarming?” I attended a graduationparty yesterday, (Sat. evening June 14th)and to my surprise many of the gueststhere were discussing the climatechange and how things are really start-ing to affect their areas. This impressedme as those people discussing this topicseemed to be quite informed on theissues. Gee, then how come our politi-cians just can’t get the picture? Here isthe latest e-mail I received stating whatthe Federal Government did on thistopic:

Today, (6-6) our supporters in theSenate made a strong stand for cli-mate action, but were unable tobreak through the filibuster anddelay tactics that have preventedserious action on the ClimateSecurity Act. A procedural voterequiring 60 votes to end the fili-buster and set up final action failedon a vote 48-36.

This means the bill will now bepulled from the floor for the year.Several Senators who could notattend, including Kennedy, McCain,

Coleman, Clinton, Obama, andBiden, provided statements thatthey would have supported ourefforts. Had these Senators voted,the margin for climate action wouldhave risen to 54 – a solid majority ofthe U.S. Senate. We had a good day,but as we knew going into today’svote, the 60 vote margin was likelyto be a few votes away in thisCongress.

We really need to continue to educateour politicians on this important issue. Ibelieve that with the devastating winterwe had here in the mid-west and nowthe severe flooding, no one can deny thatthis is part of the big picture “GlobalWarming”. I ask that you contact yourlocal politicians and ask that they sup-port a bill to work on climate changelocally and world wide.

By the time you read this, you willalready know what WWF did to replaceor update you on the missing meeting inJune. We, the exec. board, made the deci-sion to cancel the meeting to protect allwho would of tried to attend. We need tobe safe and concerned for others first,everything else will take care of itself.

Until we see each other at the nextmeeting, stay dry and safe.

Sincerely yours in conservation,Lil Pipping, President

Green Tier Welcomes Ripon PrintersWDNR Release 6/10

RIPON, Wis. – Ripon Printerstoday became a WisconsinGreen Tier participant, official-

ly joining other forward-thinking compa-nies voluntarily reducing their impacton the environment by going beyond cur-rent rules and regulations.

“Ripon Printers bring economic andenvironmental performance together inways that are not only sustainable butalso ways that improve their competitiveposition,” said Department of NaturalResources Secretary Matt Frank. “Weare pleased to have Ripon Printers in theGreen Tier Program with their energeticpursuit of superior environmental per-formance and their contribution to build-ing Wisconsin’s competitive advantagefor environmental performance compa-nies.”

Ripon Printers serves small- to mid-sized catalog marketers and publishers,producing catalogs and directories aswell as manuals and soft-cover educa-tional products. Founded in 1962 withjust 13 employees, Ripon Printersemploys more than 330 and is equippedwith technologies from pre-mediathrough fulfillment and distribution.

Ripon Printers already has exceededcompliance with environmental laws innumerous areas. The company hasreduced energy consumption by upgrad-ing lighting fixtures and saved 1 millionkilowatt hours of energy by installing asystem limiting air conditioning. Theyannually recycle 10 million pounds ofpaper, 520,000 pounds of cardboard,60,000 pounds of plastic and 65,000pounds of aluminum.

As a Green Tier participant, RiponPrinters will reduce volatile organic

compound (VOC) emissions, pursue fur-ther reductions in energy use and wateruse, as well as strive for certification bythe Forest Stewardship Council toensure their paper products come fromwell managed forests.

“We are pleased to be accepted as aGreen Tier participant,” said JeffCottrell, Ripon Printers’ ProjectEngineer. “Continuous improvement andwaste minimization efforts are focalpoints of our business. We will strive tocontinually improve our environmentalperformance and work toward becominga more sustainable printer.”

In 2004, Gov. Jim Doyle signed GreenTier into law to encourage a collabora-tive approach to environmental perfor-mance between the DNR and Wisconsinbusinesses. As part of Green Tier,Wisconsin organizations voluntarilycommit to reduce their environmentalfootprint by developing and implement-ing environmental management sys-tems. These systems act as a roadmap,presenting organizations the opportuni-ty to adopt new technologies and prac-tices to continually improve theirenvironmental performance.

Ripon Printers is a Tier 1 participantin Green Tier. In exchange for a commit-ment to superior environmental perfor-mance, the DNR grants benefits to Tier 1participants including recognition, a logoused by all Green Tier companies, and acollaborative relationship to assure com-pliance and superior environmental per-formance. DNR and Ripon Printers seethis relationship as an advantage forboth business and the environment.

For more information on Green Tierand Ripon Printers’ efforts, visit http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cea/environmental/participants/ripon/index.htm.

EPA Encourages Americans to Save on Summer Cooling CostsProper Use of Programmable Thermostats

Washington, D.C. - June 5,2008 – Today, EPA is launch-ing an effort to help

Americans save on their summer coolingbills with advice on how to properly pro-gram their thermostat. When used cor-rectly, Energy Star qualifiedprogrammable thermostats can savemoney on energy bills and help fightglobal warming by reducing greenhousegas emissions. If consumers managetheir heating and cooling schedulesaccordingly, a programmable thermostatcan save about $180 a year on homeenergy bills.

“This summer, you don’t have tosweat hot temperatures and high energybills,” said EPA Administrator StephenL. Johnson. “By installing and properlyusing programmable thermostat, youcan stay cool while keeping more cash inyour pocket.”

The average household spends $1,900a year on energy bills, nearly half ofwhich goes to heating and cooling. EPArecommends proper use guidelines forEnergy Star qualified programmablethermostats, as well as other energy sav-ing tips for the summer.

You can program your thermostat forsavings this summer by:

• Raising your home’s usual temper-ature setting by 7 degrees when you’reaway and 4 degrees when you’re asleep.

• Use the “Vacation” and “Hold” fea-tures to manage temperatures whileyou’re away from home for an extendedperiod.

• Resist the urge to override thethermostat settings drastically, as thiswill not cool your home any faster andcan cause your system to work harder,costing more on your energy bills.

EPA is also providing consumers with

Permits Needed Before Using Chemicals orHerbicides on Aquatic Vegetation

SPOONER, Wis. — Waterfrontowners buying chemicals forweed treatments along and in

their shorelines should know they need aDepartment of Natural Resources per-mit before using the product. The permitis necessary to insure proper use of thechemical and prevent harm to the lakeor stream.

“Aquatic plants are important partsof a lake’s ecosystem – they provide oxy-gen for the fishery, habitat and waterquality,” said Tom Jerow, waters medialeader for the DNR’s northern region.“But we recognize that too much of agood thing is a problem and shore own-ers sometimes need to control plants. Weuse the permits to make sure that planttreatments are applied at the best timesand in the best way to protect the lake.”

A number of advertisements havebeen placed in the media recentlyannouncing chemicals that “kill weeds.”The ads, however, fail to mention theneed for a Department of NaturalResources permit and other importantinformation.

Jerow said that only those chemicalsregistered with the U.S. EPA and theWisconsin Department of Agriculture,Trade, and Consumer Protection(DATCP) can be used on Wisconsin

waterways. He added that when control-ling aquatic plants with chemicals, it isimportant to correctly identify the plantsand the appropriate chemical before-hand and to be certain that treatmentoccurs at the proper timing and dosage.To apply chemicals in liquid form, theapplicator must be licensed with theDATCP. It is often best to contract witha commercial applicator.

The only time a permit is not requiredto control aquatic plants is when ashoreline owner hand-pulls or rakesplants, except wild rice, from his/hershoreline. That work can occur in anarea that is 30 feet or less in widthextending from the shore to open water.Non-native invasive plants (Eurasianwater milfoil, curly leaf pondweed, andpurple loosestrife) may be manuallyremoved beyond 30 feet without a per-mit, as long as native plants are notharmed. Wild rice removal alwaysrequires a permit and is only allowed invery restricted circumstances after con-sultation with Tribal Natural ResourcesDepartments.

“Working together to assure goodmanagement of aquatic plants, we canmaintain the qualities of a waterwaythat attracted the shoreline owner to thearea in the first place,” Jerow said.

important tips and resources to helpthem get their energy use on the righttrack. By visiting: http://www.energystar.gov/pts consumers will find:

• Proper use guidelines for settingand maintaining their thermostat, prop-er installation tips and features ofEnergy Star qualified models.

• A new video podcast that guideshomeowners through choosing the pro-grammable thermostat that is right foryou and setting it for maximum energysavings.

Additional ways to save this summer:• Schedule an annual, pre-season

maintenance checkup with a licensedcontractor to ensure your cooling systemis operating efficiently and safely – aswell as identify problems early.

• Be sure to clean or change yoursystem’s air filter according to the man-ufacturer’s instructions — generallyonce a month.

• Find and seal air leaks that causedrafts and make your cooling systemwork overtime.

• Adjust your thermostat and useyour ceiling fan in the counter-clockwise

direction to create a wind-chill effect,making you “feel” cooler for additionalenergy and dollar savings. But remem-ber, ceiling fans cool people, not rooms.So turn the ceiling fan off when youleave the room.

Businesses can also benefit from theproper use of programmable thermostatsand facility controls, particularly duringthe summer months. Learn more aboutprogrammable thermostats and othertips to save energy in the workplace thissummer at: http://www.energystar.gov/bizcooling.

About Energy Star: Energy Star wasintroduced by EPA in 1992 as a volun-tary, market-based partnership to reducegreenhouse gas emissions through ener-gy efficiency. Today, the Energy Star labelis now on over 50 different kinds of prod-ucts as well as new homes and commer-cial buildings. In 2007 alone, Americans,with the help of Energy Star, saved morethan $16 billion on their utility billswhile reducing the greenhouse gas emis-sions equivalent to those of 27 millionvehicles. For more information, visit:http://www.energystar.gov.


2008-2009 Revised Ceded Territory Walleye Bag LimitsInland waters not listed below have a total daily bag limit of 5, unless listed in the regulation pamphlet as a special regulation water. THESE BAG LIMITS ARE EFFECTIVE FROM JUNE 13, 2008 TO MARCH1, 2009 INCLUSIVE.

The total daily bag limit for walleyes is five. If the lake you are fishing has a bag limit less than five, you can fish other lakes to fill your daily bag limit. While fishing, you cannot possess fish in excess of thatlake’s daily bag limit. Therefore, remember to remove all fish from your boat prior to fishing on a second lake that also has a restricted bag limit.

ASHLAND COUNTY BAG LIMITBear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mineral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

BARRON COUNTYBear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Beaver Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Big Dummy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Big Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Duck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Horseshoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lake Chetek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lower Devils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lower Turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lower Vermilion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Pokegama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Poskin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Red Cedar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Silver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Staples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Upper Devils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Upper Turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BAYFIELD COUNTYAtkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Bladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Middle Eau Claire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Namekagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Pike Chain (includes Buskey Bay,

Hart, Millicent, and Twin BearLakes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Siskiwit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Upper Eau Claire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

BURNETT COUNTYBig McKenzie (Burnett/Washburn Cos.). . 2Clam River Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Devils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dunham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lipsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Little Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Yellow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

CHIPPEWA COUNTYChain (Chippewa/Rusk Cos.) . . . . . 3Holcombe Flowage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wissota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DOUGLAS COUNTYAmnicon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Dowling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lower Eau Claire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Minnesuing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Nebagamon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Upper St. Croix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Whitefish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DUNN COUNTYTainter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

FLORENCE COUNTYEmily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Fay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Halsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Keyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Patten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pine River Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sea Lion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FOREST COUNTYArbutus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Birch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Butternut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Ground Hemlock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Jungle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Little Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lucerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Metonga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Mole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pickerel (Forest/Langlade Cos.) . . . 3

Pine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Range Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Roberts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Silver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Stevens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Trump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

IRON COUNTYEcho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Gile Flowage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lake of the Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Pine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Spider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Trude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Turtle-Flambeau Flowage. . . . . . . . 3

LANGLADE COUNTYBig Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Duck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Enterprise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Goto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Jessie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Moccasin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Otter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Pickerel (Forest/Langlade Cos.) . . . 3Rolling Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Sawyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Upper Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LINCOLN COUNTYAlexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Alice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Deer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Jersey City Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mohawksin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Rice/Nokomis Chain (includes Rice

River Flowage, Nokomis andBridge Lakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Spirit River Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

MARATHON COUNTYBig Eau Pleine Reservoir . . . . . . . . 3

MARINETTE COUNTYBig Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Caldron Falls Reservoir . . . . . . . . . 3High Falls Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Hilbert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Johnson Falls Flowage. . . . . . . . . . 5Little Newton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Oneonta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sandstone Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OCONTO COUNTYArchibald. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Boulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Boundary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Crooked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Maiden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Munger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Paya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Townsend Flowage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Waubee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ONEIDA COUNTYAldridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Alva. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Bass (124 ac; T37N-R9E-S31). . . . 3Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Bearskin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Big . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Big Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Birch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Bird . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Bolger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Booth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Bridge (Rice/Nokomis Chain) . . . . . 3Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Buckskin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Burrows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Carrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Clear (846 ac; T39N-R7E-S16) . . . 3Clear (36 ac; T36N-R9E-S10) . . . . 5Clear (30 ac; T37N-R7E-S24) . . . . 5Clear (62 ac; T38N-R8E-S2) . . . . . 5Clearwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Crescent (612 ac; T36N-R8E-S21) 2Crooked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Cunard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Currie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Deer (177 ac; T38N-R11E-S10) . . . 3Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Dog (37 ac; T39N-R8E-S18) . . . . . 5Dog (216 ac; T38N-R11E-S1) . . . . 3E Horsehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5E Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Echo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Emma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Fifth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Fourmile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fourth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Fuller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Garth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Gilmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Hancock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hasbrook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Hat Rapids Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hemlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hixon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Hodstradt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Jennie Webber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Julia (238 ac; Rhinelander). . . . . . . 5Julia (401 ac; T38N-R11E-S2) . . . . 3Kate Pier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Kathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Katherine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Kawaguesaga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Killarney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Laurel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Little Bearskin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Little Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Little Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lone Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Long (620 ac; T39 R11E S8) . . . . . 2Long (113 ac; T37N-R7E-S10). . . . 5Long (56 ac; T39N-R10E-S3). . . . . 5Lost (155 ac; T38N-R9E-S24) . . . . 5Lower Kaubashine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lumen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Manson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Maple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Margaret . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Marion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5McCormick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Mildred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Minocqua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Moccasin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Moen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Mud (41 ac; T38N-R7E-S8) . . . . . . 5Mud (124 ac; T38N-R11E-S1) . . . . 3Muskellunge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Muskie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5N Nokomis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3N Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Oatmeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Oneida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Pelican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Pickerel (736 ac; T39N-R8E-S18) . 3Pickerel (49 ac; T38N-R9E-S31) . . 5Pier (257 ac; T37N-R4E-S3) . . . . . 5Pine (203 ac; T39N-R4E-S36) . . . . 5Pine (240 ac; T37N-R9E-S4) . . . . . 5Planting Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Rainbow Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Range Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Rhinelander Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . 3Rocky Run Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3S Pine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5S Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sand (540 ac; T39N R9E S20). . . . 3Scotchman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sevenmile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Seventeen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Shepard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Skunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Soo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Spider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Squash (392 ac; T36N-R7E-S24). . 3Squaw (Vilas/Oneida Cos.) . . . . . . 3Squirrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Stella. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Stone (248 ac; T39N-R4E-S27) . . . 5Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sunset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Swamp (296 ac; T36N-R6E-S6) . . . 5Swamsauger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Sweeney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Tamarack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Third . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Thunder (172 ac; T37N R9E S32) . . 3Thunder (1768 ac; T38N R10E S3) . 3Tim Lynn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Tom Doyle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Tomahawk Lake Chain (includes

Tomahawk and Little Tomahawk). 3Townline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Turtle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Two Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Upper Kaubashine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Venus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Virgin (276 ac; T38N-R11E-S14) . . 3W Horsehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5W Twin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Walters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Whitefish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wildwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Willow Flowage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Willow Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

POLK COUNTYBalsam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Bear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Big Butternut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Round. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Half Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Indianhead Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . 5N Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Wapogasset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PRICE COUNTYButternut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Duroy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Long (T37N R01W S14). . . . . . . . . 3Pike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Solberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

RUSK COUNTYChain (Chippewa/Rusk Cos.) . . . . . 3Dairyland Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Potato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Pulaski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Sand (Chippewa/Rusk Cos.) . . . . . . 3

SAWYER COUNTYBarber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Chetac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Chippewa Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Connors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Durphee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Grindstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Lac Courte Oreilles . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Little Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Lost Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Sissabagama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Spider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Teal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Tiger Cat Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Whitefish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Windfall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

TAYLOR COUNTYRib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

VILAS COUNTYAlder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Annabelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Anvil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Ballard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Arbor Vitae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big (T42N R06E S04 - Hwy K). . . . 3Big (T43N R08E S24 - Cisco

Chain) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Crooked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Big Muskellunge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Portage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Big Sand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Big St. Germain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Birch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Black Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Boulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Crab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Cranberry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Eagle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Fishtrap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Forest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Horsehead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Jag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Kentuck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Lac Vieux Desert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Laura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Little Arbor Vitae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Little John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Little St. Germain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Little Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Little Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Lost Canoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Lynx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Mamie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Manitowish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3North Turtle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Oxbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Palmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Papoose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Presque Isle Chain (includes

Averil, Presque Isle and VanVliet Lakes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Razorback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Scattering Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Snipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3South Turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Spider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Squaw (Vilas/Oneida Cos.) . . . . . . 3Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Tenderfoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Trout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Twin Lake Chain (includes North

and South Twin Lakes) . . . . . . . . 2White Sand (T42N R7E S27;

Highway K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wild Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wildcat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

WASHBURN COUNTYBalsam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Bass (130 ac; T37N-R10W-S7) . . . 5Bass (188 ac; T40N-R10W-S1) . . . 3Big Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Birch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dunn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Middle McKenzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Minong Flowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Nancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SPECIAL SIZE AND BAG LIMITSFOR LAC DU FLAMBEAU RESER-VATIONWATERS

WALLEYE: There is a bag limit ofthree and a minimum length limit of18" for walleye on the followingwaters:1. Shishebogama Lake, Oneida

County;2. Big Crooked Lake, T41N R5E

S22, Vilas County;3. Gunlock Lake, Vilas County;4. Lac du Flambeau Chain, including

Big Crawling Stone, Little CrawlingStone, Little Sand, Fence,Flambeau, Long, Interlaken,Moss, North Placid, Pokegama,South Placid, To-To-Tom, WhiteSand (T41N R5E S27) andWhitefish Lakes and all connect-ing waters, Vilas County;

5. Little Trout Lake, Vilas County.

MUSKELLUNGE:

There is a minimum length limit formuskellunge of 40" on all waters thatlie within the Lac du Flambeau reser-vation.

Walleye Bag Limits Will Increase On Some Northern LakesWDNR Release 6/9/08

Daily walleye bag limits willincrease June 13 on 258 lakes inthe Wisconsin Ceded Territory to

reflect spring spearing harvest by sixWisconsin bands of Chippewa Indians.

A daily bag limit of two walleye willincrease to three walleye per day on 93

lakes. In addition, 165 lakes will go from aninitial bag limit of two or three walleyesper day to the state daily bag limit of five,according to Joe Hennessy, who coordinatesthe treaty fisheries management programfor the Department of Natural Resources.

“This is good news for sport anglers andfor local and state economies,” said DNRSecretary Matthew Frank. “Increasing bag

limits after the spring spearing season –the time when Chippewa bangs make mostof their yearly harvest – gives sport anglersmore opportunities and more reasons tohead north for a great day of fishing onWisconsin waters while assuring that thetribes maintain their harvest rights.”

Of the 152 lakes with bag limits lessthan five, one lake will have a bag limit of

one walleye per day, 66 lakes will have abag limit of two walleye per day, and 85lakes will have a daily bag of three walleyeper day. The six Chippewa tribes togetherdeclared a harvest of 51,683 walleye for2008 and had harvested 27,856 as of May19, 2008.

Window and Glass Cleaners:


Enviro-QEPA Release

What percent of all poisonings in the U.S. involve achild under age six?a. 10 percentb. 25 percentc. 50 percentd. 75 percent

(Answer on page 12)

Using Several Methods Provides Best Control of Gypsy Moths

Aerial spraying to control gypsymoth in Wisconsin has beencompleted for this year, but

state forestry officials say the end of aer-ial spraying doesn’t mean the end ofoptions for controlling this tree-defoliat-ing pest.

“Gypsy moth outbreaks are best con-trolled using a combination of manage-ment tools,” says Andrea Diss-Torrance,Suppression Program Coordinator withthe Department of Natural Resources.

Diss-Torrance says aerial spraying ofinsecticide typically kills 85 to 95 per-cent of the population, and that alone isusually enough to prevent defoliationand even nuisance problems. However, ifthe population is very high it may benecessary for people who want to protecttheir tree to supplement the spray withother management tools to get good con-trol.

“The weather last summer was veryfavorable for gypsy moth and we startedthis year with a bumper crop of eggs insome areas,” Diss-Torrance says. “Even ifyou kill 95 percent of a very high popula-tion with a spray, you may still be leftwith too many caterpillars and need toconsider using additional managementtools to get the control you want.”

People should check trees now for eggmasses from this spring. Pictures of eggmasses can be found on the state’s gypsy

moth control program Web site at [gyp-symoth.wi.gov] (exit DNR)

Egg masses will be torn up and palebeige by early June, and any caterpillarsthat could have hatched this spring willhave done so. Undersides of largebranches of oaks are a favorite spot forgypsy moths to lay their eggs. If thereare more than 100 egg masses on a tree,it indicates there was a very high start-ing population of caterpillars this spring.

Even in areas that were sprayed,landowners may want to consider havinga certified arborist check trees to see if asecond spray of individual trees may benecessary to get the necessary control.People can search for a certified arboristfor hire through the Wisconsin ArboristsAssociation Web site: [www.waa-isa.org](exit DNR).

For homeowners with gypsy moths,putting sticky barrier bands up on treesand collecting caterpillars under burlapbands can help reduce the population ofthe pest on yard trees. Directions for howto use these controls are on the gypsymoth Web site [gypsymoth.wi.gov] underthe Management Options for Yard Treeslink.

In July, if homeowners see the brownpupae or white female moths on trees orsiding, they can be knocked down with abroom or hose and then crushed.

“Avoid crushing the female moths

with your hands or feet or her scent willget on you and male gypsy moths will beattracted to you in high numbers, “warnsDiss-Torrance. “While the males areharmless, this can be a nuisance.”

Later this month, watch for caterpil-lars hanging on the trunk of trees thathave been killed by the fungal diseaseEntomophaga maimaiga or the viral dis-ease NPV.

“The wet weather we have had thisspring is favorable for Entomophaga,”Diss-Torrance says. “We are hoping thatthis introduced, specific fungus willcause an epidemic among the gypsymoth and cause the outbreak to collapselike it did in 2004 in the Milwaukeearea.”

People who would like their propertyor neighborhood included in the 2009Suppression Program spraying shouldcontact county and local officials in Julyto report gypsy moth infestation andrequest that the county participate inthe Suppression Program.

Contact information is also availableon the [gypsymoth.wi.gov] Web site (exitDNR) by clicking on a blue or red countyon the map. Choose “contacts” from theleft side menu on the next page thatappears. Call the community contact forresidential areas or the county contactfor rural woodlots. If there is no commu-nity contact listed, call the county and

your local public works department,community forester,, or town clerk.

For properties with too many trees tomake a ground-based spray affordable orphysical control feasible, private aerialsprays can be arranged for 10 or moreacres. A guide for doing this is also avail-able online.

Gypsy moths seldom kill trees ontheir own. Mature, healthy trees cangenerally withstand two to three consec-utive years of heavy defoliation. Instead,trees can be killed by the combination ofstresses caused by defoliation, drought,soil compaction, other insects, and muchmore. If drought conditions occur thissummer, you can help your trees stayhealthy by watering them for one to twohours each week, during weeks with norain. Do not fertilize this year or next iftrees are defoliated. This can cause themto overextend themselves by producingtoo much foliage, too fast, with limitedenergy reserves.

For publication requests or questions,or to report gypsy moth infestations tothe DNR call 1-800-642-6684 and choosemenu option #2 anytime 7 a.m. to 10p.m., seven days per week.

CONTACTS: Andrea Diss-Torrance,Suppression Program Coordinator,Wisconsin Department of NaturalResources, 608-264-9247.

Ten Tips to Protect Children fromPesticide and Lead Poisonings

These simple steps can help you savechildren from environmental hazardsaround the home:

1. Always store pesticides and otherhousehold chemicals, including chlorinebleach, out of children’s reach –preferably in a locked cabinet.

2. Read the Label FIRST! Pesticideproducts, household cleaning projects,and pet products can be dangerous orineffective if too much or too little isused.

3. Before applying pesticides or otherhousehold chemicals, remove childrenand their toys, as well as pets, from thearea. Keep children and pets awayuntil the pesticide has dried or as long asis recommended on the label.

4. If your use of a pesticide or otherhousehold chemical is interrupted (per-haps by a phone call), properly reclosethe container and remove it from chil-dren’s reach. Always use household prod-ucts in child-resistant packaging.

5. Never transfer pesticides toother containers that children mayassociate with food or drink (like sodabottles), and never place rodent or insectbaits where small children can get tothem.

6. When applying insect repellentsto children, read all directions first; donot apply over cuts, wounds, or irritatedskin; do not apply to eyes, mouth, hands,or directly on the face; and use justenough to cover exposed skin or clothing,but do not use under clothing.

7. Many homes built before 1978 havelead-based paint. If you plan to remodelor renovate, get your home tested.Don’t try to remove lead paint yourself.

8. Ask about lead when buying orrenting a home. Sellers and landlordsmust disclose known lead hazards inhouses or apartments built before 1978.

9. Get your child rested for lead.There are no visible symptoms of leadpoisoning, and children may sufferbehavior or learning problems as aresult of exposure to lead hazards.

10. Wash children’s hands, toys, andbottles often. Regularly clean floors, win-dow sills, and other surfaces to reducepossible exposure to lead and pesticideresidues.

Play it Safe: Reduce Your Child’sChances of Pesticide Poisoning

Pesticides: What are they?A pesticide is any bait, liquid, powder,

or spray used to kill a pest (ants, germs,cockroaches, flies, mice, rats, or ter-mites).

You turn your head and your toddleris inserting a sandwich half into theDVD player. Mostly, we’re lucky; ourmomentary slipups as parents aren’t tooharmful. However, some close calls canbe scary-like catching your three-year-old holding a can of bug spray.

Most people aren’t aware that house-hold pesticides, the products we use inand around our homes to kill ants,germs, cockroaches, flies, mice, rats, andtermites, can harm a child’s health ifstored or used improperly.

Each year thousands of childrenunder the age of six are poisoned by com-mon household pesticide products. Manyparents still store pesticide productswithin the reach of children. One of thesimplest ways of preventing pesticidepoisoning is to store household productsout of a child’s reach.

Accidents are bound to happen in life,but we can’t depend solely on good for-tune to protect our kids from harm’s way.Play it safe. With some simple preven-tion steps, you can assure a safe and

Learn About ChemicalsAround Your House

U.S. E.P.A. Release

What is it?These cleaners are used to clean win-dows throughout the house, glass tables,mirrors, and screens of TVs and comput-ers. These cleaners are usually kept inthe kitchen or bathroom.

What’s in it?The basic ingredients of window/glasscleaners are ammonia and isopropanol.

What health and safety precautionsdo you have to think about whenusing window/glass cleaners?These products may be irritating to the

eyes, skin, nose, andthroat. If swallowed,they may cause drowsi-ness, unconsciousness,or death. If you need touse these products, youneed to be sure toalways “Read the LabelFirst” to know how toproperly use theseproducts and for safetyinformation. Alwayswear gloves to usethese products and use in a well venti-lated area.

healthy home for your family despitelife’s unpredictable moments.

How do children come in contactwith pesticides?

Children can come into contact withpesticides stored or applied in theirhomes, yards, day-cares, schools, parks,or on pets.

Children often touch things (that maycontain a pesticide) and put their handsin their mouths. they also crawl and playon floors, grass, or in spaces that mightcontain pesticides. These activities mayput them at higher risks for poisoning.contact with pesticides may cause seri-ous harm to a child’s health.

How do you know if your child hasbeen poisoned?

The signs of pesticide poisoning maylook life the flu. If your child shows anyof the following signs after coming incontact with a pesticide, call your poisoncontrol center right away.

• Headaches• Dizziness• Muscle twitching• Weakness• Tingling

WISCONSERVATION July 20087WISCONSERVATION July 20086

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AAsssseemmbbllyy BBiillllssAB 40—Prohibits the disposal of dredged materials containing PCBs in landfills

DDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—This bill will result in greater delays in cleaning up the PCBs in the Fox River

AB 42—Establishes Natural Resources Board approval of the DNR SecretaryCCoouunntteerrppaarrtt BBiillll KKiilllleedd bbyy AAsssseemmbbllyy LLeeaaddeerrsshhiippSupport—This bill reduces political interference in natural resource management

AB 45—Requires Personal Flotation Devices for youth 12 and underDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy TToouurriissmm CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will increase on-water safety for young anglers and boaters

AB 62—Increasing Number of Electrical Sites at State ParksDDiieedd iinn SSttaattee SSeennaatteeSupport—Provides additional recreational opportunities to our members

AB 86—Creates Regulation of Ship Ballast Water Discharges Into the Great LakesDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeWWWWFF ssuucccceessssffuullllyy ppeettiittiioonneedd DDNNRR ffoorr rruulleess oonn ssuubbjjeeccttSupport—This bill is critical to protect Great Lakes fisheries

AB 91—Restricts Voting on Conservation Congress Advisory Questions and Delegates toWisconsin ResidentsDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Assures that Congress proposals represent views of Wisconsin citizens

AB 93—Requires DNR to get Approval of the Joint Finance Committee Prior to Purchase ofDevelopment Rights Under the Stewardship FundDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy PPrrooppeerrttyy RRiigghhttss CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—As written, this bill will delay land transactions that are important to hunters,anglers and trappers

AB 96—Regulating Possession and Transportation of Invasive Fish SpeciesPPaasssseedd iinn 22000088 BBuuddggeett RReeppaaiirr BBiillll –– AAcctt 222266Support—This bill is important to protecting Wisconsin’s fisheries

AB 108—Free Access to State Parks and Trails for Certain Disabled Vets and POWsDDiieedd iinn JJooiinntt FFiinnaannccee CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Important to recognize those who have sacrificed for our rights

AB 130—Authorizing All Members of the Wisconsin National Guard to Obtain Resident Huntingand Fishing LicensesPPaasssseedd aass AAcctt 2233Support—Only reasonable for those serving our nation

AB 131—Easing Requirements for Hunting License Requirements for Armed Forces MembersPPaasssseedd aass AAcctt 2244Support—Only reasonable for those serving our nation

AB 157—Regulation of Greenhouse GasesDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—This bill is critically important to protect fish and wildlife and their habitat

AB 163—Exempting the Construction of a Road in a Wetland in the City of TomahawkDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—Will adversely affect wetlands; Alternatives need to be explored

AB 177—Creates Tax Exemption for Conservation Easements Donated to State and CountiesDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy FFoorreessttrryy CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport, this increases the opportunity to protect fish and wildlife habitat

AB 187—Creating a One-day Fishing LicenseDDiieedd iinn SSeennaatteeOppose, if it results in a decrease to the Fish and Wildlife account

AB 198—Allowing Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission Wardens to Enforce StateConservation LawsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 2277Support—This bill is critically important to protect fish and wildlife and their habitat

AB 228—Authorizes the Transfer of Approvals to MinorsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 6655Support—Increase youth hunting opportunities

AB 284—Naming the State Trail System After Aldo LeopoldPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 3355Support—An appropriate recognition for Aldo Leopold

AB 296—Authorizing Former Resident Military to have Resident LicensesPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 5511

AB 297—Regulation of PiersPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 220044Support—The WWF supported this compromise last session

AB 304—Providing information on Stewardship LandsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww iinn SSttaattee BBuuddggeettSupport—Will provide better information on public land access

AB 334—Designating Feral Pigs as harmful wild animalsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 111199Support—This bill will help reduce habitat loss from feral pigs

AB 346—Repealing Pre-application Barriers for Construction of Nuclear Power PlantsDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee UUttiilliittiieess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Need to keep open all options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This positiondoes not reflect whether WWF supports any particular use of nuclear power.

AB 359—Adjusting Preference System for Bear, Bobcat, Otter and Fisher Preference PointsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 6666Support—Provides additional flexibility for preference point applicants

AB 371—Tax Credits for Electric Motor and Ethanol VehiclesDDiieedd iinn JJooiinntt FFiinnaannccee CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—An aid to reducing greenhouse gas emissions

AB 378—Tax Credits for Alternative Energy and Energy Efficient DevicesDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy BBiiooffuueellss CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—An aid to reduce greenhouse gases

AB 396—Restrictions on the use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizerDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyySupport—This bill will reduce water pollution and damage to fish and wildlife habitat

AB 401—Eliminating 3-day Waiting Period to Bowhunt After License PurchaseDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyySupport—Will allow greater opportunity to hunt

AB 454—Allowing Federal Approvals to Be Purchased on State Automated License SystemPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 5500Support—Will make obtaining certain hunting approvals easier

AB 479—Admissibility into Evidence of the Existence of an Endangered SpeciesDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—Endangered resources should be protected

AB 504—Natural Resource Board Appointment of DNR SecretaryKKiilllleedd bbyy AAsssseemmbbllyy LLeeaaddeerrsshhiippSupport—This bill reduces political interference in natural resource management

AB 543—County determination of Ordinary Highwater MarksDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—This bill is unconstitutional and may lead to loss of fish and wildlife habitat

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AB 567—Sale and care of DogsDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy CCoonnssuummeerr PPrrootteeccttiioonn aanndd PPeerrssoonnaall PPrriivvaaccyy CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose unless modified to not adversely affect sporting dog owners

AB 581—Use of Emergency Powers to Restrict Use of FirearmsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 8877Oppose—Assures private ownership of firearms during Emergency Declarations

AB 588—Increasing Maximum Penalties for LitteringDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will provide disincentive for large scale littering which may degrade fish andwildlife habitat

AB 602—Authorizes Crossbows for Nonresidents over 65DDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeAssigned to WWF Wildlife Committee

AJR 34—Constitutional Amendment Preventing Diversion of Hunting and Fishing Stamp FundsDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEtthhiiccss aanndd GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt OOppeerraattiioonnss CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Protecting Waterfowl, Inland Trout, Pheasant, Turkey and Great Lakes Salmonand Trout funds from being misappropriated

AB 672—Hunting Mentor ProgramDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will assist in getting more youth involved in hunting and shooting sports

AB 703—Membership of the Natural Resources BoardDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will assure qualified natural resource decision-makers

AB 715—Mercury in schoolsDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy CCoommmmiitttteeee oonn NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceessSupport—Will reduce mercury emissions into the air, water and fish

AB 716—Prohibiting Felons from Purchasing Hunting LicensesDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy CCoommmmiitttteeee oonn NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceessAssigned to WWF Wildlife Committee

AB 722—Prohibiting Felons from Purchasing and Using Hunting LicenseDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy CCoommmmiitttteeee oonn NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceessAssigned to WWF Wildlife Committee

AB 725—Tax Exemptions for Energy Efficient Products Sold on Earth DayDDiieedd iinn JJooiinntt TTaaxx EExxeemmppttiioonn CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will reduce greenhouse gas emissions

AB 753—Increases Penalties for Baiting and Feeding of DeerDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will reduce illegal baiting in Wisconsin

AB 821—Prohibition of Transportation of Invasive SpeciesWWaass aaddoopptteedd iinn 22000088 BBuuddggeett RReeppaaiirr BBiillll——AAcctt 222266Support—Will reduce invasive species spreading and protecting fish and wildlife habitat

AB 925—Great Lake Compact and Implementation BillCCoouunntteerrppaarrtt BBiillll wwaass eennaacctteedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 222277Support—Protects Great Lakes water and fish and wildlife habitat

SSeennaattee BBiillllssSB 15—Establishes Natural Resources Board approval of the DNR Secretary

CCoouunntteerrppaarrtt bbiillll kkiilllleedd bbyy AAsssseemmbbllyy LLeeaaddeerrsshhiippSupport—Reduces political interference in natural resource management

SB 16—Requires Personal Flotation Devices for youth 12 and underDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy TToouurriissmm CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will increase on-water safety for young anglers and boaters

SB 49—Free Access to State Parks and Trails for Certain Disabled Vets and POWSPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 116655Support—Important to recognize those who have sacrificed for our rights

SB 81—Regulation of Greenhouse GasesDDiieedd iinn JJooiinntt FFiinnaannccee CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—This bill is critically important to protect fish and wildlife and their habitat

SB 97—Allowing Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission Wardens To Enforce StateFish and Game LawsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 2277Support—This bill is important to assure greater protection of fish and wildlife and wildlifehabitat

SB 104—Requiring Background Checks on Sale of Firearms Between Private Citizens inMilwaukee County (Expanded to Whole State)DDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee LLaabboorr,, EElleeccttiioonnss aanndd UUrrbbaann AAffffaaiirrss CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—An unreasonable restriction on Second Amendment Rights

SB 119—Creates Regulation of Ship Ballast Water Discharges into the Great LakesDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee RRuulleess CCoommmmiitttteeee BBuutt WWWWFF SSuucccceessssffuull iinn PPeettiittiioonniinngg DDNNRR ffoorr RRuulleessSupport—Reduce number of aquatic invasive species and protects fish and wildlife habitat

SB 127—Places Additional Requirements on DNR to Remove Abandoned DamsDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—Reduces opportunities to protect fish habitat in streams

SB 161—Naming the State Trail System after Aldo LeopoldPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 3355Support—An appropriate way to recognize this great conservation leader

SB 166—Easing Hunting License Requirements for Armed Forces MembersPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 2244Support—Only reasonable for those serving our nation

SB 169—Relating to Pier RegulationsPPaasssseedd iinnttoo LLaaww——AAcctt 220044Support—The WWF supported this compromise bill last session

SB 197—Restrictions on the use of phosphorus in lawn fertilizerDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyySupport—This bill will reduce water pollution and damage to fish habitat

SB 198—Allows Immediate Use of Archery Deer LicenseDDiieedd iinn AAsssseemmbbllyy NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeSupport—Will provide greater opportunity to hunt

SB 230—Authorizing Group BowhuntingDDiieedd iinn SSeennaattee EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt aanndd NNaattuurraall RReessoouurrcceess CCoommmmiitttteeeeOppose—Contrary to historical well-accepted archery practices

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FFuunnddss ffoorr SShhoooottiinngg RRaannggeessWhereas, Wisconsin Sportsmen and women fought for many years to have a por-

tion of Pittman-Robertson Funds dedicated to improve and construct necessary struc-tures for youth shooting and Hunter Education; and

Whereas, This regulation and language is still in the Department of NaturalResources Regulations; and

Whereas, There is a tremendous need for shooting ranges, equipment, and struc-tures for promoting the shooting sports; and

Whereas, Through the years, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources haschanged the intent and use of these funds, even to the point of eliminating thesefunds, therefore be it

Resolved, That the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation at their Annual meeting atStevens Point on April 11th to 13th 2008 request that the Secretary of the WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources restore these funds and the conditions for qualifi-cations that these funds were intended.

Submitted March 10th, 2008Allan PribnowCo-Chair, State Affairs

IIII.. WWhhiitteettaaiill DDeeeerr HHaarrvveesstt DDaattaaThe Whitetail deer herd of Wisconsin is managed by the Wisconsin Department of

Natural Resources and requires the agency to control the populations to the best of itsability, using as much scientific and harvest data as possible; and

Whereas: the mature antlered whitetail deer is highly pursued across the state,and the population of matured antlered deer is critical to retaining and recruitinghunters as well as to the tourism of the state of Wisconsin; and

Whereas: the current whitetail deer registration form no longer records the harvestof buck fawns separately from other antlerless deer; rendering the registration forminadequate to accurately record the buck fawn harvest data which is needed to man-age the future population of adult antlered whitetail deer; and

Whereas: the increasingly additional pressure to harvest antlerless deer, by theDepartment of Natural Resources, could lead to an over harvest of premature buckfawns. In result, reducing the potential for a sustainable population of matureantlered whitetail and continue to contribute to the demise of the Majestic Whitetailbuck.

Therefore be it resolved: the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, at its annual meetingheld this 12th day of April 2008 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, mandates that theDepartment of Natural Resources once again collect buck fawn harvest data on thewhitetail deer registration form.

Be it further resolved: that the Department of Natural Resources also include, inthe Deer Hunting Regulations, a “How to Identify a Buck Fawn” section, furtherassisting hunters wishing to provide protection of the future mature antlered white-tail deer.

Submitted by:Ralph R. Fritsch

IIIIII.. SShhoooottiinngg RRaannggee PPrrootteeccttiioonn BBiillllWhereas, Shooting ranges and their use are needed for Hunter Education, recre-

ation, and hunter training; and

Whereas, Shooting ranges need protection from frivolous and unnecessary law-suits; and

Whereas, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 87A has a very well written RangeProtection Act that Wisconsin could use as an outline; and

Whereas, Legislation protecting ranges is needed now; therefore be it

Resolved, The Wisconsin Wildlife Federation at their annual meeting on April 11-13, begin drafting language to create a Shooting Protection Act; and be it further

Resolved, Input from all concerned citizens and sportsmen and women, both mem-bers and non-members of the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation is requested to help cre-ate this Act.

Submitted March 10th, 2008Allan PribnowCo-Chair, State Affairs

IIVV.. RReessoolluuttiioonnWhereas Wisconsin’s bowhunting season has been a continuing success, both in

terms of game management and hunter recreation hours. It was established andfought for by individuals dedicated to hunting with a bow and arrow. Any changes tothe fundamental dynamics of this season, that means so much to so many Wisconsinsportsmen and sportswomen, should be considered very carefully.

And whereas, liberal seasons and harvest limits were granted to bowhunters dueto the difficulty in harvesting game with a bow and arrow. And although there hasbeen some criticism that archery equipment has become more sophisticated, therehave been few significant changes in the last several years, and it is still a weaponthat is hand drawn and held by the strength of the archer, is held unsupported, and isdrawn while the quarry is present.

And whereas a crossbow is not a bow; both by legal definition and performancecharacteristics. Most modern crossbows are now so powerful they must be cocked witha winch. They are braced across a high-strength stock that can be rested and aimedlike a rifle, often with a scope. And the only motion necessary while the target is pre-sent is simply squeezing ones trigger finger. They are proving to be a highly efficientand accurate medium-range weapon – they just aren’t a bow. They eliminate many ofthe challenges that are the attraction that draw sportspeople to bowhunting in thefirst place.

And whereas, bowhunters in Wisconsin believe that the introduction of crossbowsfor non-handicapped use (by age or infirmity) in Wisconsin’s archery season wouldnegatively alter the dynamics of that season as it has in other states.

Therefore be it resolved that the Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, at the request ofthe Wisconsin Bowhunters Association, a Federation member, at it’s annual meetingin April 2008, take an official position against any expanded use of crossbows inWisconsin archery-only hunting season. And, that a copy of this resolution be forward-ed to Wisconsin’s Governor, Secretary of Natural Resources, members of the Board ofNatural Resources, and chairman of the Committee On Natural Resources of theWisconsin Legislature.

Michael P. BrustDirector, Wisconsin Bowhunters AssociationWBH Wisconsin Wildlife Federation representative

EEddiittoorr CCoommmmeennttResolutions published herein were submitted, reviewed, dis-cussed, edited and voted upon by the delegates in attendanceat the 2008 W.W.F. Annual Meeting April 2008 – in accordancewith Wisconsin Wildlife Federation By-Laws.

~Editor D. A. Gries


UWSP Wildlife Society Deer ProjectCollection of Summer Deer Observations in Wisconsin 2008

Introduction:To predict white-tailed deer abun-

dance in Wisconsin the WisconsinDepartment of Natural Resources (WIDNR) uses a Sex, Age, Kill (SAK) popu-lation model (WI DNR 1998) Each yearWisconsin DNR employees collect sum-mer deer observations. The purpose ofthese observations is to obtain the ratiosof bucks: Does and Does: fawns, in theWI deer herd. Since implementing theSex, Age, Kill (SAK) population model, inthe 1960’s, summer deer observationshave been collected, by WI DNR person-nel, for use as inputs into the SAK model(WI DNR 1998). This model has beenscrutinized by hunters and stakeholdergroups leading to an independent panel,hired by the WI DNR, to investigate theaccuracy of the population model. Anaudit of the SAK population model, asapplied in Wisconsin, was released inNov 2006 (Millspaugh & others 2006).Recommendations were made into prov-ing and supplementing WI SummerDeer Observations (Millspaugh & others2006).

Objectives:The UWSP Wildlife Society has

worked closely with the WI DNR to cre-ate a web-based citizen-monitoring pro-gram for the collection of summer deerobservations. UWSP Wildlife Societymembers and the Wisconsin Civil AirPatrol (CAP) will begin collecting obser-vations from July 1st–September 30thfrom 10 Deer management units inWisconsin. Supplemented by citizenobservations these observations willallow us to create an index independentof the WI DNR. The index will be used tosee if by decreasing the areas that areunder-sampled the WI DNR canincrease the accuracy and precision ofthe population estimates at the DMUlevel.

Study Area:The study area will consist of a

statewide citizen-monitoring program, astudent based collection of data from 10deer management units (DMU)statewide, and an aerial survey conduct-ed by the Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol(CAP) on 10 DMU statewide. The DMUof interest to TWS members and WI CAPare 18,19 (NW), 37, 38 (NE, 33, 57A(Central), 55 (Central Forest), 61 (SW),and 64, 69 (SE).

Methods:Through the UWSP Wildlife Society

website citizens and students can obtain

field sheets used to record the deerobserved during the summer months(July-September). UWSP Students willbe focusing their observation efforts onten deer management units (DMU)across the state. The same deer manage-ment units will be flown over by theWisconsin civil air patrol (CAP). this willbe done at least once every month for thethree months the study will run eachyear. Citizens participating in the projectcollect data from the units they frequent(statewide) and submit those observa-tions to the UWSP deer project via ourwebsite.

Students will be collecting observa-tions from 18, 19 (NW), 37, 38 (NE), 33,57A (Central), 55 (Central Forest), 61(SW), and 64, 69 (SE). All observationwill be conducted following protocol out-lined on the field sheet and students willbe reimbursed at $.32/mile using theirown personal vehicles.

The Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol isgoing to sample the same 10 DMU asUWSP students using Air Force Searchand Rescue aircraft. Through a coopera-tive effort we have been given a greatdiscount on the cost of these projects.The pilots of the Civil Air Patrol aregoing to cover the maintenance/upkeepof the aircraft and pilots are volunteer-ing their time leaving the Deer Project tocover fuel costs. Normal cost of such aoperation are $150/hr with their cooper-ation we’re looking at –$35/hr. Transectswill be flown during dusk periods toincrease the efficiency of fuel and time(Jacobson 1975). Observations will becollected using high-powered binocularsand cameras mounted on the aircraftthemselves. Each DMU will be sampledonce/month during the study periodJuly-September.

Citizens will follow the same protocolas UWSP TWS students and submittheir observations to the TWS DeerProject via the Wildlife Society website.

Timetable:Summer Deer Observations are col-

lected July 1st–September 30th.Citizens participating in the survey cancompile their data throughout the sum-mer and submit it to the deer project attheir convenience. TWS student mem-bers will be allocated a number of milesthey can drive/month/unit. they will sub-mit their data directly to the deer pro-ject. The Wisconsin CAP will conductaerial surveys of the 10 DMU once permonth during the study period (assum-ing full funding).

TimetableJuly 1st 2008 – September 30th 2008

ACTIVITY PLANNED DATES

• Students Collect Summer Deer Observations July 20081. (TWS members focus on specified DMU)

• Citizens Collect Summer Deer Observations July 20081. (State-wide)

• Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol Flies Transects July 20081. Focus on specified DMU

• Students Collect Summer Deer Observations August 20081. (TWS members focus on specified DMU)

• Citizens Collect Summer Deer Observations August 20081. (State-wide)

• Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol Flies Transects August 20081. Focus on specified DMU

• Students Collect Summer Deer Observations September 20081. (TWS members focus on specified DMU)

• Citizens Collect Summer Deer Observations September 20081. (State-wide)

• Wisconsin Civil Air Patrol Flies Transects September 20081. Focus on specified DMU

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUMMER DEER OBSERVATIONS1) Report only for the months of July, August, and September. Use separate forms for

each month and DMU.2) Be sure to enter deer management unit (see map) for each observation. WDNR web-

site contains a larger map.3) Record only those deer observed from dawn to dusk (when headlights are not used for

driving).4) Use one line for each observation. An observation is defined as all the deer seen at any

one time in any location; e.g.,•If you see a doe and stop your car, and after waiting a few minutes see two fawnsapparently with the doe, the figure “1” would be placed in the Column (6), Doe + 2fawns (line A below).•If after driving a half-mile you see 2 bucks, this is a separate observation and the fig-ure “2” should be placed in the Column (2) (line B).•Fawns are to be tallied in Column (4) only when no doe can be seen at the same time,or when well isolated from a doe (as in line C).•Does are recorded separately in Column (3) when apparently without fawns (as in lineD).•It may require a few minutes of observation to ascertain these classifications. If this isnot possible, use Column (1) to report all deer seen but not identified (as in line D).

Completed Forms Should be submitted online or mailed to the following addresshttp://www.uwsp.edu/stuorg/wildlife/projects/deer.htm

Example Summer Deer Observation FormObserver: Adam Murkowski Month &Year: July 2008

DateDeer Mgt.

Unit

(1)

Unknown

(2)

Bucks

(3)Does w/o

Fawns

(4)Fawns w/o

Does

(5)Doe + 12 Fawns

(6)Doe +

2 Fawns

(7)Doe + 3Fawns

Remarks

(A) 10 51A 1

(B) 10 51A 2

(C) 15 51A 1 1 1Lone Fawn infield observedfor 15 min.

(D) 21 41 2 1 2

Observer: Month &Year:

Date

DeerMgt.Unit Time

(1)

Unknown

(2)

Bucks

(3)Does w/o

Fawns

(4)Fawns w/o

Does

(5)Doe + 12 Fawns

(6)Doe +

2 Fawns

(7)Doe + 3Fawns

Remarks

Totals

Comments

When submitting your observations using the submit application all data you gatheredabove can be considered as one observation. Submit observations for each month individu-ally. Do not submit observations from multiple months at once.

Summer Deer Observation Reporting Form

Deer Management Units


New Laws Take Effect Regarding Private Well Abandonment

Wisconsin has nearly 1 millionhouseholds using privatewells, and another 17,000

wells are drilled every year. The waterthat private well owners drink will besafer and groundwater will be betterprotected under new provisions effectivethis month for privately owned wells.

It is estimated that there are morethan 250,000 unused wells in Wisconsin,often relics from farms no longer in oper-ation, according to Mark Putra, who leadsthe Department of Natural Resources pri-vate water section. These unused oldwells are a significant threat to ground-water quality. If not properly filled withimpermeable material, abandoned wells

can directly channel contaminated sur-face or soil water into groundwater. Waterthat gets into abandoned wells bypassesthe soil and rock layers that otherwisewould help filter out impurities. That con-tamination then can make its way intopeople’s drinking water.

Starting June 1, only licensed welldrillers or pump installers or their employ-ees may fill and seal unused wells. Thisprovision aims to address the hundreds ofthousands of abandoned private wells thatnow pose a threat to groundwater, whichsupplies 70 percent of Wisconsin’s resi-dents with drinking water.

A second provision effective June 1requires that if a drinking water well

Fish Stocking Permits Now Available Online

Fishing clubs, lake associationsand private pond owners whowant to stock fish can now apply

online for the permit they’ll need beforetransferring fish into any water inWisconsin.

Filling out an online application mayallow people to get a permit decisionmore quickly than if they fill out andmail in a paper form, says PaulCunningham, the Department ofNatural Resources fish biologist whocoordinates fish stocking permits.

“We’ll continue to accept and processpaper applications, but the online appli-cation may allow for quicker review andprocessing times,” he says.

The online application and a blank,printable application form can be foundon DNR’s fisheries pages along withother information about private stockingefforts, including a listing of fish farmswhere fish may be purchased for stock-ing.

Hundreds of people apply for fishstocking permits every year. Forinstance, between June and December2007, the department received more

than 330 applications for fish stockingpermits. Walleye was the most popularlyspecies, with nearly one-third requestingto stock this angler favorite, followed byyellow perch.

Applicants who choose to fill out theirapplication online will still need to printout their completed form and mail it into the DNR, along with a copy of a fishhealth certificate for each species to bestocked from the fish farm where thefish were purchased, according toJoanna Griffin, DNR fisheries databasemanager.

“When you contact a fish farm toorder fish, ask for a copy of the mostrecent Fish Health Certificate,” Griffinsays. “You’ll need to attach a copy of thecertificate to your stocking permit appli-cation.

Since January 2002, a fish health cer-tificate from the Department ofAgriculture, Trade and ConsumerProtection has been required for all fishstocked in state waterbodies, includingprivate ponds, to avoid spreading fishdiseases to new waters.

Wisconsin Lake Sturgeon Star in IMAX Filmat Milwaukee Public Museum

MADISON — Wisconsin’s lakesturgeon and the people dedi-cated to sustaining this

gigantic, prehistoric fish star in a $6 mil-lion IMAX film opened June 13 at theMilwaukee Public Museum.

“Wisconsin is essentially the star ofthe film,” says David Lickley, directorand producer of “Mysteries of the GreatLakes,” a production of Science Northscience center in Sudbury, Ontario. “Wejokingly said at one point we could havecalled it “Mysteries of Wisconsin.”

There’s a huge amount of Wisconsincontent, which Lickley attributed to thestory they were able to develop aroundthe lake sturgeon and around RonBruch, a Department of NaturalResources fisheries supervisor who hasbecome internationally known for lead-ing the Lake Winnebago sturgeon man-agement program.

“Ron Bruch is one of those charactersyou run across rarely on our film for-mat,” Lickley says. “I worked with JaneGoodall on a film a few years back andshe was the epitome of a scientific char-acter to put in a film because she’s soarticulate, compassionate, just the per-fect sort of character. And when we foundRon, he was the fish equivalent of JaneGoodall.”

Downloadable files featuring a longerinterview with Lickley and Bruch areavailable online on a special “Mysteriesof the Great Lakes” Web page that alsofeatures the movie’s trailer, photographstaken during filming, and other informa-tion about the IMAX film andWisconsin’s lake sturgeon managementefforts.

Lake sturgeon are one of the largestfreshwater fish in the world, able to growup to 300 pounds and live 150 years ormore. While other sturgeon populationsaround the globe dwindle, Wisconsin’scentury-old sturgeon management pro-gram and citizen commitment haveenabled the Lake Winnebago System tosustain the world’s largest lake sturgeonpopulation and to continue to offer aunique sturgeon spearing opportunity.The population has provided eggs, andDNR staff have provided experience andknowledge in dealing with this largefish, for other states and nations tryingto restore their own lake sturgeon popu-lations.

“Mysteries of the Great Lakes” tells

this story, and lets audiences “dive”underwater with a 200-pound sturgeonmaking her spawning run up the WolfRiver as crowds cheer her on and protecther from poachers. It takes audiences tothe stream-side rearing pens the DNR isoperating with help from volunteers toraise sturgeon for release in LakeMichigan tributary streams.

The film tells the story of the recoveryof the bald eagle and concerns over mer-cury contamination of chicks that eat sealampreys. Filming for those sequenceswas set on the Bad River IndianReservation and featured Tribal biolo-gists.

“Mysteries of the Great Lakes” takesthe audience on trip through spectacularscenery, exploring along the way theunusual biological adaptations of thewoodland caribou on Slate Islands, thePresque Island wildlife preserve, and theshipwrecks that litter the Great Lakes.

“They did a very good job of telling thestory,” says Bruch, who participated inthe film’s premiere in Sudbury Ontarioin early May. “It was a very positiveexperience.”

He has high hopes that the film andan accompanying curriculum will raiseawareness about Wisconsin’s sturgeon,the region’s spectacular naturalresources, and the challenges they face.

“Wherever this film shows, peoplewill realize what kind of sturgeon popu-lation Wisconsin has and recognize whatWisconsin has done to have the popula-tions we have. Knowing what impact thefilm should have on helping peopleunderstand the issues the Great Lakesface and how we can perhaps over timereally have meaningful solutions tothese problems – to be a part of that isreally rewarding.”

Many of the volunteers who havebeen so critical to the strength ofWisconsin’s Lake Winnebago lake stur-geon population and efforts to restorethe species to Lake Michigan were treat-ed to a sneak peak of the film on June11. The DNR, the University ofWisconsin-Milwaukee Great LakesWATER Institute, the University ofWisconsin Sea Grant Institute, and theMilwaukee Public Museum are sponsor-ing the event.

INFORMATION: Ron Bruch, DNR –(920) 424-3059 or David Lickley, ScienceNorth - (705) 523-4629 ext. 254.

Spring Turkey Hunters RegisterAnother Record Turkey Harvest

Fall season permit applications due August 1

Preliminary figures show thathunters set yet another springturkey harvest record, register-

ing 52,814 turkeys during Wisconsin’s2008 spring wild turkey season. This is a3 percent increase from the 2007 springharvest of 51,306 birds. The statewidehunter success rate for all hunting peri-ods was 25 percent, the same as in 2007.

“This spring’s season was great,” saysHull. “Despite the tremendous snowfallevents experienced by the southern halfof the state and concerns about increasedmortality, Wisconsin’s turkey populationhas certainly proved that it is hardyenough to handle even the toughest ofconditions.”

A total of 208,972 permits were issuedfor the spring hunt according to licensingofficials. This was an increase of morethan 3,600 permits sold compared to2007. Over the counter sales alsoincreased, accounting for more than aquarter of the permits issued.

Hunter success rates continued to bequite good. As in past years, success ratesgenerally were highest during the earlyand middle hunting periods.

“Despite unfavorable weather in partsof the state during the early part of theturkey season, hunters recorded a 33 per-cent success rate during the first period,”Hull says. “Success then dropped to 28and 25 percent for the second and thirdperiods, which is expected but is stilltelling of decent hunting conditions.”

The preliminary counts showed thatadult toms comprised 80 percent of thetotal harvest, which is slightly higherthan the long term average of 72 percent.

Zones 22 and 23 yet again appear tohave produced the highest overall turkeyharvests at 5,925 and 2,473 respectively.The best hunter success rate appears tobe in unit 34 with a preliminary successrate of 37 percent, unit 35 at 33 percentsuccess, followed by several units (33, 30and 26) at 32 percent success.

The fall 2008 wild turkey season willrun from Sept. 13 through Nov. 20. Thedeadline for applying for a fall permitthrough the lottery process is August 1.Regulations for the 2008 fall turkey sea-son are available online from the DNRWild Turkey Web page and are availablein hard copy at license vendors and DNRService Centers.

Applications cost $3 and can be pur-chased: over the Internet through theOnline Licensing Center; at DNR servicecenters during their regular businesshours (check service center link for hoursof operation, which vary by service cen-ter; service centers are closed Saturdays);at automated license issuance systemsales locations; or by calling toll-free 1-877-WI LICENSE (1-877-945-4236).

REMINDER: New Turkey Zones forFall 2008

Turkey hunters are reminded thatbeginning with the fall 2008 season, thenumber of turkey hunting zones will bereduced to seven large zones instead ofthe more than 40 small zones previouslyin place.

Each of the new zones combine a num-ber of the current smaller zones and willallow hunters more flexibility to moveabout in search of game within a largerzone. The new zones were establishedbased on habitat characteristics, harvestsuccess rates and hunter interferencerates.

“The concept of a smaller number oflarger zones has worked well in otherstates similar to Wisconsin,” said Hull.“Missouri, Illinois, Ohio and Iowa allmanage turkeys and turkey huntingwith fewer zones. I think once huntersget used to the new structure, they’llreally like the ability to move aroundmore within their chosen zone. In addi-tion to a larger potential hunting area,there will be fewer zone boundaries todeal with.”

inspection is performed for a real estatetransfer, it must be done by a licensedwell driller or pump installer. These pro-fessionals must also search for otherunsealed wells that might be on theproperty that haven’t been properlyfilled and sealed. This should help elimi-nate improperly abandoned wells andprotect prospective home buyers.

“Properly filling and sealing unusedwells and having an expert with theright tools and training to inspect wellsare important steps toward providingsafe drinking water,” Putra says. “Thesenew requirements will help protect thehealth of private well owners’ familiesand their neighbors and keepWisconsin’s groundwater clean.”

These requirements complementother provisions that kicked in last yearto help expand eligibility for moderateincome private well owners to get finan-cial help in properly filling and sealingunused wells.

Filling and sealing of unusedwater wells

State well codes have required prop-erty owners to fill and seal unused wellssince 1936; starting June 1, this workmust be performed only by licensed welldrillers or pump installers or an employ-ee of a registered well drilling or pumpinstalling business.

Under the new requirement, allwells, including driven points, must alsobe filled and sealed by licensed welldrillers and pump installers. Thedrillers and installers must submit aform to DNR that describes the workthey completed.

“Getting your unused well filled andsealed now by a licensed professionalwill keep your family safe and it willavoid having to do it later if you decide tosell your property,” Putra says.

Well inspection at the time ofproperty transfer

For many years lending institutionsand property buyers have asked for aninspection of wells and water systemswhen purchasing a home with a privatewell. There have been no rules regardingwho could do the inspections or how toconduct an inspection, Putra says.

“In some areas of the state, inspec-tions have been thorough; people werereasonably assured they had a safewater supply. In other places, the inspec-tion reports simply stated whether thewater system was in working order,”Putra says.

The DNR is now developing rulesabout what must be included in aninspection. Until those rules are done,the DNR recommends that the inspec-tion include a water sample test for bac-teria and nitrate.

More information about propertytransfer inspections is available on theDNR Web site.

More information on the WellAbandonment Grants and applicationsfor the grants are available on the DNRWeb site.

A publication called “Answers to YourQuestions on Well Abandonment”[http://dnr.wi.gov/org/water/dwg/Forms/wellabandonment.pdf], and more infor-mation about keeping private wells safeis also available.


Eagle Found Dead Near Sayner, Wis. Banded as Eaglet in 1977!

SAYNER, Wis. – The body of whatis likely the oldest documentedAmerican bald eagle in the

upper Midwest was recently found nearits nest on an island of a Vilas Countylake.

The carcass of the 31-year-old adultfemale eagle was recovered May 16 onRazorback Lake just north of the villageof Sayner. The eagle had a leg band,which Ron Eckstein, a wildlife biologistwith the Wisconsin Department ofNatural Resources was able to traceback to 1977 through the federal BirdBanding Laboratory at the USGSPatuxent Wildlife Research Center.

“It is very rare to encounter an eaglethat is documented to be this old,”Eckstein said. “Eagles can live long livesand banding studies in Wisconsin andMichigan have documented a very smallnumber of eagles living 25 to 30 years.”

While the cause of death has not been

determined, Eckstein said there were nosigns of a struggle or any injury markson the bird.

The eagle was banded on June 25,1977 by Sergej Postupalsky, who hascoordinated extensive eagle bandingefforts in Michigan and Wisconsin formany years. It was one of three eagletsin a nest located a quarter mile north ofthe Wisconsin-Michigan border in theOttawa National Forest’s SylvaniaWilderness Area. That nest still remainsactive in a large white pine in the wilder-ness area.

A DNR fisheries crew conducting aninventory of Razorback Lake in Mayreported seeing an eagle carcass on theshore of the island. Eckstein recoveredthe eagle carcass so it could be sent tothe DNR wildlife health team atMadison for a necropsy to try to deter-mine the cause of death. After thenecropsy, the carcass will be sent to the

Ash Tree Dropping Leaves This Spring –But – No Need to Be Alarmed

MADISON – People throughoutcentral and southern part ofWisconsin have been report-

ing that ash trees have been droppingtheir leaves since shortly after the treesleafed out, but state forestry health offi-cials say the leaf drop is not likely tocause any long term health problems fortrees and affected trees should recover.

“Ash leaf drop was first noticed inmany areas of Wisconsin following theMemorial Day weekend,” says KyokoScanlon, a forest pathologist with thestate Department of Natural Resources.“Due to loss of leaves, affected trees havea thinner crown compared to nearbybroadleaf trees of different species, as ifthey never quite leafed out.”

Scanlon says several events thisspring have caused ash to drop some oftheir leaves and appear thin and sparse.The cool spring temperatures caused ashto leaf out a bit later than usual. Severalmid-May freezes as well as patchy frostaround the state damaged newlyexpanding leaves or caused tenderleaves to die. In addition, anthracnose, afungal leaf disease, was able to infectsome leaves this spring and the trees arepurging those damaged leaves.

“When you look at ash leaves thatprematurely fell to the ground, theyhave black blotches on green leaves andmany of them are curled up or distort-ed,” says Scanlon.

The leaf disease, anthracnose, is com-monly seen when the spring weather iscool and wet. Leaf damage tends to bemore severe on the lower crown of a treeif anthracnose is the culprit whereasfrost damage will be more severe in theupper portions of the tree and the outeredges.

Early leaf drop of ash was also severeand widespread in 2004 when a cool wetspring allowed anthracnose to thrive,according to Linda Williams, a DNRForest Health Specialist. During thatyear some ash trees were almost com-pletely leafless in early June, and manyhomeowners were concerned that theirtrees would die.

“Those trees started to produce addi-tional leaves, and the affected treeslooked much better the rest of the sea-son. The trees didn’t see any long-termill effect,” she says. “We expect that thecurrent ash leaf drop problem won’tcause any long term health problemsand affected trees should recover andhave fuller crowns by producing a secondset of leaves.”

Once leaves mature, temperaturesincrease, and spring shower season ends,the problem usually subsides. No controlis necessary for yard trees although it isa good idea to maintain the overallhealth of the trees by watering duringdry periods, properly mulching, and min-imizing injuries to the tree.

Information, Resources and Advice onFlooding, Debris Cleanup Now Available

MADISON — Homeowners andbusinesses facing the difficulttask of cleaning up after

floodwaters recede can find updatedinformation on dealing with flood debriscleanup on the Department of NaturalResources Web site.

As floodwaters begin to recede, theDNR is urging residents and volunteersto use caution as they return to homesand begin the cleanup process.

“Our primary goal is to help peoplestay safe, both during and after thesedevastating storms and floods. In addi-tion to our dam inspectors and engineerswho are working hard to limit furtherdamage, our waste management special-ists and other staff are working to aidrecovery efforts,” notes DNR SecretaryMatt Frank.

Residents in flooded areas who relyon private wells for drinking watershould suspect that their wells may havebeen contaminated. If there is anychange in taste, color or sediment inwater, residents should immediatelystop drinking it and follow instructionson the DNR Web site for testing the well.

Residents and volunteers beginningto clean up flooded businesses, homes,basements and garages can find usefulguidance on a new Coping with FloodCleanup Web page from the DNR Waste

and Materials Management program foradvice on how to safely sort through anddispose of debris and waste. The page isan addition other Coping with Floodinginformation available on the DNR Website.

“As people start the tough job ofcleaning up, we hope they protect theirown safety and protect the environment,which was also damaged in these tragicfloods,” says Suzanne Bangert director ofthe DNR Bureau of Waste and MaterialsManagement.

“If your home or business has beenaffected by flooding, you may be over-whelmed and just want to remove every-thing and take it to a landfill. This iscertainly understandable, given the cir-cumstances, but we urge people to sepa-rate out hazardous and recyclablematerials wherever possible.”

The bottom line, Bangert said, is tonot burn or bury debris, recycle wherepractical, separate hazardous materialsand landfill the rest. Above all, be safe.

“Our staff are already working withwaste haulers and landfill operators tomake sure disposal services will beavailable locally,” she said. “We hope peo-ple will not burn flood debris becauseburning would just add to the damage topeople’s health and our environment.”

SB 235—Bill Relating to Drainage Ditch RegulationDied in Senate Environment and Natural Resources CommitteeReferred to WWF Fisheries Committee

SB 308—Regulating Sale and Care of DogsDied in Joint Finance CommitteeOppose—Needs to be modified so as to not adversely affect hunting dog owners

SB 346—Regulating Products Containing MercuryDied in Assembly Natural Resources CommitteeSupport—Will reduce mercury escaping into Wisconsin waters, fish, anglers and their families

SJR 50—Recognition of Jeff Nania, Wisconsin Waterfowl AssociationDied in Senate Organization CommitteeSupport—Recognizes Jeff Nania’s excellent conservation work

SB 357—Minimum Harvest Levels for Great Lakes FishDied in Senate Environment and Natural Resources CommitteeAssigned to WWF Great Lakes Committee

SB 385—Operating Motorboats at Slow-No-Wake Near ShorelinesDied in Assembly Committee on TourismSupport—Will better protect near-shore fish and wildlife habitat and fishing

SB 422—Time Limits on Confirming Natural Resource Board MembersDied in Senate Ethics Reform and Government Operations CommitteeSupport—Will restore better organization to natural resource management

SB 454—Transportation of Invasive Species on HighwaysPassed into Law as Part of 2008 Budget Repair Bill—Act 226Support—Is important to fight the spread of invasive species

SB 472—Youth Hunting BillDied in Senate Environment and Natural Resources CommitteeSupport—Important to recruit youth into hunting and shooting sports

SB 523—Great Lakes Compact and Implementing LegislationPassed into Law as Act 227Support—Very important to protect the Great Lakes and its habitat

SB 529—Youth Hunting BillDied in SenateSupport—Very important to protect the Great Lakes and its habitat

SB 1 (April 2008 Special Session)—Great Lakes Compact and Implementing LegislationPassed into Law as Act 227Support—Very important to protect the Great Lakes and its habitat

Final Legislative ReporFinal Legislative Report…t…Continued from page 6

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service so featherscan be distributed to Native Americans.

The bird’s mate or any young it mayhave been nesting on could not be found.Eagles usually mate for life and shouldone die the remaining eagle leaves andsearches for another partner. Eachspring eagle nesting pairs can producefrom one to three young.

Wisconsin currently has about 1,200breeding pairs of eagles. This is up dras-tically from the 82 pair first counted in a1970 survey. While it has been taken offthe Endangered and Threatened specieslist, the bald eagle remains protected bystate law as a species of special concern,and by the federal Bald and GoldenEagle Protection Act. DNR biologistscontinue to monitor eagle nests and peo-

Ruffed Grouse PopulationsContinue Slow Rise

Each year since 1964, state biolo-gists, foresters, wardens, feder-al foresters and members of the

Ruffed Grouse Society have driven sur-vey routes stopping to listen at predeter-mined locations for the unmistakablesound of drumming ruffed grouse. Thesedrumming counts and observationaldata on breeding success are used toestimate grouse population changes andseason outlooks.

“Statewide the ruffed grouse popula-tion increased about 7 percent between2007 and 2008,” said Scott Hull, uplandgame biologist with the Department ofNatural Resources.

“The northern and southeast regionsshowed the greatest increase in drum-ming activity over last year, with 12 per-cent and 33 percent increases,respectively,” says Hull. “The centralregion showed a slight decrease of 3 per-cent and the southwest region showed adecline of 20 percent fewer drums thanin 2007.”

Ruffed grouse drumming surveys aredivided into four regions around thestate. A map of the regions can be viewedon the ruffed grouse page of the DNRWeb site.

Biologists note that while the 7 per-cent statewide increase over last yearsupports the idea that the population isgrowing, the change is statistically notsignificant and may be due to randomchance.

“These are great survey results and

I’m very optimistic that we’ll have agreat grouse season in 2008,” said Hull.

More birds generally lead to morehunting days in the field and higher suc-cess rates, says wildlife managers.During the 2007-08 grouse season, about101,000 hunters reported spending826,000 days in the field hunting grouse.

“Hunters reported harvesting roughly482,000 grouse in 2007,” said Hull. “Atthe time of the last population peak,back in 1999, they reported taking about768,000.”

“For reasons not well understood,grouse populations fluctuate on a rough-ly 8- to 10- year cycle. Wisconsin’s popu-lation has been on the upswing for aboutthe past three or four seasons, and thatis welcome news for grouse hunters andfolks who enjoy hearing the drummingin the woods.”

Ruffed grouse are one of Wisconsin’smost popular upland game birds. Thecharacteristic ‘drumming’ noise is readi-ly recognized and is produced by malesduring the spring breeding season. Themale grouse will stand on drumminglogs and rapidly beat their wings withthe intention of attracting a femalegrouse.

Dates for the 2008 Ruffed Grousehunting seasons are: Zone A – Sept. 13 –Jan. 31, 2009 and Zone B – Oct. 18 – Dec.8. Additional information is on the ruffedgrouse page of the DNR Web site[dnr.wi.gov].

Info: Scott Hull – (608) 267-7861.

ple who observe new eagle nests shouldreport the location to a local DNRwildlife biologist.


Federal EPA

Wisconsin Department of Justice

CHICAGO (June 9, 2008) - U.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency Region 5 has reached

an agreement with Mercury MarineDivision of Brunswick Corp. on allegedclean-air violations at the company's sec-ondary aluminum production plant thatmakes boat motors at W6250 PioneerRoad, Fond du Lac, Wis.

The agreement, which includes a$25,000 penalty, resolves EPA allega-tions that Mercury Marine violated aMay 2005 consent order requiring it tooperate its equipment in compliancewith EPA regulations. EPA said the com-pany had disclosed in a letter sent lastJuly that it had used non-clean charge inits furnaces.

Secondary aluminum facilities canemit excessive amounts of hydrocarbons,particulates, dioxins and furans whenthey use non-clean charge in their fur-naces.

Hydrocarbons contribute to the for-

mation of ground-level ozone (smog).Smog is formed when a mixture of pollu-tants react on warm, sunny days. Smogcan cause respiratory problems, includ-ing coughing, wheezing, shortness ofbreath and chest pain. People with asth-ma, children and the elderly are espe-cially at risk, but these health concernsare important to everyone.

Inhaling high concentrations of par-ticulates can affect children, the elderlyand people with heart and lung diseasesthe most.

There is evidence that dioxins maycause liver damage and probably causecancer in humans, while furans may alsocause cancer.

Information about EPA Region 5'sair enforcement program is athttp://www.epa.gov/region5/air/enforce/index.html. Potential environmentalviolations may be reported at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/complaints.

EPA Reaches Agreement With MercuryMarine on Clean-Air Violations

Fond du Lac County

MADISON – Under the termsof a stipulation, Linda K.Kenkhuis, doing business as

Hen-Lin Dairy, and the estate of herdeceased husband, Henk Kenkhuis, set-tled a state action alleging violations ofWisconsin's environmental laws relatedto the protection of navigable watersfrom the discharge of pollutants andrelated violations of their WisconsinPollutant Discharge Elimination System(WPDES) permit. On May 15, 2008,Lafayette County Circuit Court JudgeWilliam D. Johnson accepted the stipula-tion and ordered that the defendants pay$70,000 in forfeitures, court costs, andcosts of investigation.

According to the civil complaint, filedat the request of the Department ofNatural Resources, in February 2005,the employees of Hen-Lin Dairy, in viola-tion of their WPDES permit, spreadmanure on snow covered fields. Themanure then flowed into an unnamedtributary to Madden Branch Streamwhen the snow melted shortly after thespreading. This discharge to the streamand the dairy's failure to stop the run off

violated state law and their WPDES per-mit. The complaint also charged thedefendants with a series of failing tosubmit required reports to the DNR.

In addition to paying forfeitures andcosts, the defendants also stipulated to alist of penalties for any future violationsof their WPDES permit or related statelaws. Kenkhuis is also required to retaina professional nutrient manager to over-see compliance with WPDES permitsand to delay herd expansion until permitcompliance can be demonstrated for oneyear.

"Water quality is protected inWisconsin through a permitting processthat requires applicants to apply for –and abide by – permits issued by theDepartment of Natural Resources," saidAttorney General J.B. Van Hollen. "Wewill continue to work with the DNR tomake sure that permit safeguards arehonored and Wisconsin's environmentallaws are followed."

Assistant Attorney General StevenTinker prosecuted the lawsuit for theState.

Darlington Dairy Farm Owner to Pay$70,000 for Violating Pollution Laws

Washington, D.C. – June 11,2008 – Four of the nation’slargest home builders have

agreed to pay civil penalties totaling$4.3 million to resolve alleged violationsof the Clean Water Act, the JusticeDepartment and EnvironmentalProtection Agency announced today. Thecompanies also have agreed to imple-ment company-wide compliance pro-grams that go beyond current regulatoryrequirements and put controls in placethat will keep 1.2 billion pounds of sedi-ment from polluting our nation’s water-ways each year.

“EPA requires that construction sitesobtain permits and take simple, basicsteps to prevent pollutants from contam-inating storm water and harming ournation’s waterways,” said Granta Y.Nakayama, assistant administrator forEPA’s Office of Enforcement andCompliance Assurance. “Today’s settle-ments set a new bar for the home build-ing industry.”

“Today’s settlements mark an impor-tant step forward in protecting ourwaters from harmful storm water runofffrom construction activities,” saidAssistant Attorney General Ronald J.Tenpas. “In the future, these home-builders will implement company-widecompliance programs that will providebetter and more consistent protectionsat their construction sites across thecountry.”

The home builders are CentexHomes, based in Dallas; KB Home, basedin Los Angeles; Pulte Homes, based inBloomfield Hills, Mich.; and RichmondAmerican Homes, based in Denver. Thefour separate settlements resolvealleged violations of storm water run-offregulations at construction sites in 34states and the District of Columbia.Each company will pay the followingpenalties:

Centex: $1,485,000KB Home: $1,185,000Pulte: $877,000Richmond: $795,000

Pulte Homes has also agreed to com-plete a supplemental environmental pro-ject at a minimum cost of $608,000. Theproject will reduce the amount of sedi-ment going into a northern Californiawatershed and improve the habitat foraquatic life.

Along with the federal government,seven state co-plaintiffs have joined thesettlements. Those states are Colorado,Maryland, Virginia, Missouri, Nevada,Tennessee, and Utah. Each of the sevenstates will receive a portion of the penal-ties based on the number of sites locatedwithin that state.

Combined, the four builders account-ed for more than 124,000 home closingsin 2006, and are ranked nationallyamong the top ten home builders in

terms of home closings and revenues.The government complaints allege a

common pattern of violations that wasdiscovered by reviewing documentationsubmitted by the companies andthrough federal and state site inspec-tions. The alleged violations include notobtaining permits until after construc-tion had begun or failing to obtain therequired permits at all. At the sites thatdid have permits, violations includedfailure to prevent or minimize the dis-charge of pollutants, such as silt anddebris, in storm water runoff.

The settlements require the compa-nies to develop improved pollution pre-vention plans for each site, increase siteinspections and promptly correct anyproblems that are detected. The compa-nies must properly train constructionmanagers and contractors, and arerequired to have trained staff at eachconstruction site. They also must imple-ment a management and internalreporting system to improve oversight ofon-the-ground operations and submitannual reports to EPA.

Improving compliance at constructionsites is one of EPA’s national enforce-ment priorities. Construction projectshave a high potential for environmentalharm because they disturb large areas ofland and significantly increase thepotential for erosion. Without onsite pol-lution controls, sediment-laden runofffrom construction sites can flow directlyto the nearest waterway and degradewater quality. In addition, storm watercan pick up other pollutants, includingconcrete washout, paint, used oil, pesti-cides, solvents and other debris. Pollutedrunoff can harm or kill fish and wildlifeand can affect drinking water quality.

The settlements are the latest in aseries of enforcement actions to addressstorm water violations from constructionsites around the country. A similar con-sent decree, reached in February withHome Depot, required the company topay a fine of $1.3 million and establish acomprehensive storm water complianceplan to prevent future violations.

The Clean Water Act requires thatconstruction sites have controls in placeto prevent pollution from being dis-charged with storm water into nearbywaterways. These controls include sim-ple pollution prevention techniques suchas silt fences, phased site grading, andsediment basins to prevent common con-struction contaminants from enteringthe nation’s waterways.

The consent decrees, lodged in theU.S. District Court for the EasternDistrict of Virginia, are subject to a 30-day public comment period and approvalby the federal court. The companies arerequired to pay the penalty within 30days of the court’s approval of the settle-ment.

Four of the Nation’s Largest HomeBuilders Settle StormWater Violations


an agreement with 3M Co. on allegedclean-air violations at the company'sAbrasive Systems Division at 10746Innovation Road, Cottage Grove,Minn.

The agreement, which includes a$30,000 penalty, resolves EPA allega-tions that 3M violated monitoring andrecordkeeping requirements for systemsto control particulate matter emissionsfrom its calciners and dryers.

The alleged violations were discov-

ered during an EPA inspection inOctober 2006. EPA said 3M has sincedemonstrated compliance with theserequirements.

Inhaling high concentrations of par-ticulates can affect children, the elderlyand people with heart and lung diseasesthe most.

Information about EPA Region 5'sair enforcement program is athttp://www.epa.gov/region5/air/enforce/index.html. Potential environmental vio-lations may be reported at http://www.epa.gov/compliance/complaints.

EPA Reaches Agreement With 3Mon Clean-Air Violations


an agreement with Specco IndustriesInc. on alleged clean-air violations at thecompany's coating manufacturing plantat 13087 Main St., Lemont, Ill.

The agreement, which includes a$77,000 penalty, resolves EPA allega-tions that Specco made and distributedarchitectural coatings that containedhigher concentrations of volatile organiccompounds than federal regulationsallow. In addition, Specco failed to time-ly notify EPA that it produces theseproducts.

Volatile organic compounds con-

tribute to the formation of ground-levelozone (smog). Smog is formed when amixture of pollutants react on warm,sunny days. Smog can cause respiratoryproblems, including coughing, wheezing,shortness of breath and chest pain.People with asthma, children and theelderly are especially at risk, but thesehealth concerns are important to every-one.

Information about EPA Region 5's airenforcement program is at www.epa.gov/region5/air/enforce/index.html.Potential environmental violations maybe reported at www.epa.gov/compliance/complaints.

EPA Reaches Agreement With Speccoon Clean-Air Violations

Environmental Enforcement


Take Note!Revised Northern Walleye Limits. Page 4.

Home Chemical Safety. Page 5.

Executive Director. Pages 6 & 7.

2008 Deer Data Collection. Page 8.

Flood Information. Page 10.

Environmental Violations. .

Editor D. A. Gries

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District 4 BanquetThursday, Sept. 18, 2008

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Grellton Conservation Club

Sporting Clays ShootJuly 13, 2008 10am - 3pm

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Heckrodt Wetland ReserveEarly Childhood Program

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