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By Central Office November 30, 2016 Contact(s): Jennifer Sereno, DNR communications, Jennifer.Sereno@wisconsin.gov, 608-770-8084; Jim Dick, DNR spokesman, James.Dick@wisconsin.gov, 608-267-2773 MADISON – Following a yearlong effort to analyze staff resources and prioritize core work, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wednesday announced implementation plans for a strategic effort to better align its functions and organizational structure with the changing needs of customers and stakeholders.

Dana Theiler, Tomahawk – passed away June 19, 2016

Madison, Wis. – Nov. 10, 2016 – Starting in November, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will accept and process applications for enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), the nation’s largest conservation program. Applications will be made available in local service centers.

Know your zones! Use the new interactive map to determine which rules apply where you hunt MADISON – Before heading into the woods this deer season, hunters should be sure to check out the online deer zone and management unit map to see which counties are classified as split Deer Management Units (DMU) in 2016.

Tools available online will help hunters learn all they need to know about the 2016 gun deer hunt MADISON – A number of tools and helpful documents found online make it easier than ever to prepare for the 2016 gun deer hunt.

Tools available online will help hunters learn all they need to know about the 2016 gun deer hunt MADISON – A number of tools and helpful documents found online make it easier than ever to prepare for the 2016 gun deer hunt.

June Schirmer, Elroy – passed away September 8, 2016

Firewood and hunting was the extent of Richard Warosh’s familiarity with his grandparent’s woodlands in Lincoln County when he was growing up. Rich always looked forward to hunting the land, enjoying all the mixed northern hardwood stands had to offer, but as he entered college, his grandmother told him she planned to sell the land. Rich empathized with her and mentioned that he wished he had the money to buy it.

MADISON — Fred Souba Jr. has been appointed Chief State Forester by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The 40 year forest industry veteran will also serve as administrator for the DNR Division of Forestry. Currently the owner and Senior Consultant of ProVision Forestry LLC, Souba brings a vast and unique set of skills and forestry experience to the position.

The deadline to take action on the IRS’s proposed tax hike on family forests is November 2 at midnight. Continue reading for more on the issue from the Forest Landowners Association.