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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.
Managed Forest Law & Buildings
The WWOA office has received several questions regarding the status of buildings and Managed Forest Law (MFL) land under Act 358. Per WI DNR guidance, see below to determine which situation applies to you. My land is CURRENTLY (2016 or earlier) enrolled in the MFL program and has EXISTING Building/Improvement on it: You will need to continue to follow the 1999 building provisions. Buildings “developed for human residence” are prohibited upon MFL lands.
Gottschalk Condolences
Phyllis Gottschalk, Crivitz – passed away May 20, 2015.
Mycynek Condolences
Marion Mycynek, Des Plaines, IL – passed away April 18, 2016