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2016 Regional Tree Farmer of the Year Announced!
Gerald and Charlotte Kann have been named the 2016 North Central Regional Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year by the American Tree Farm System! Congratulations to Gerald, a WWOA member, and his whole family on this fantastic accomplishment. The Kann family Tree Farm was also the Outstanding Tree Farm of the Year in Wisconsin.
Landowner Incentive Program Accepting Project Proposals in Driftless Area
The Landowner Incentive Program works to create and manage habitat for rare plants and animals in the Driftless Area through providing funding and technical help. Any privately owned land in the Driftless area is eligible, including private parcels and land trusts, and eligible work includes prescribed burns, native plantings, invasive and woody species removal, and more.
Donald Krahn Condolences
Donald Krahn, Big Flats – passed away June 14, 2016.
Jeanette Perrault Condolences
Jeanette Perrault, Pound – passed away May 31, 2016.
Jeffrey Rach Condolences
Jeffrey Rach, Brice Prairie – passed away May 20, 2016.
Roger Wilson Condolences
Roger Wilson, Eau Claire – passed away March 9, 2016.
Enrollment is Open for Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Programs
Wisconsin DNR was authorized funds through the 2014 Farm Bill for the funding of the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program, and have received $1.3 million for the continued funding of VPA-HIP. The VPA-HIP provides opportunities to increase public access for fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing on private lands. There are currently over 38,000 acres participating in VPA-HIP.
Carcass Tags FAQs – DNR Warden Wire
A special edition Warden Wire has been created to address carcass tag regulation questions taken by the DNR Call Center. The Warden Wire FAQ addresses carcass tags for bear, deer, turkey, and sharp-tailed grouse. For information regarding furbearer tags consult the 2016 Small Game and Trapping regulation pamphlets, which can be found on the DNR website.
Managed Forest Law Q & A
On May 16, 2016 the WI DNR released some additional guidance in implementing Act 358. WWOA encourages members to work closely with your DNR Cooperating Forester and local DNR Forester in resolving your questions about Managed Forest Law changes. See some of the Questions & Answers below from WI DNR.
Seno Condolences
Leslie Seno, Waupaca – passed away February 21, 2016.