Warden Wire brings to you this special edition of FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions dedicated to the Managed Forest Law (MFL) lands and the new online mapping tool unveiled by Gov. Scott Walker on November 6. The governor announced more than one million private acres classified as open for public use for specific recreational activities under the landowner-incentive program, known as MFL, are easier to find thanks to a new online state mapping tool. The mapping tool was created by the Department of Natural Resources. The new mapping tool also includes lands enrolled under the Forest Crop Law. To access the mapping tool, visit the DNR web site at dnr.wi.gov, and type MFL open land in the Search or Keywords field. To view the governors November 6 statement, visit:
http://walker.wi.gov/Default.aspx?Page=db3d2547-4382-4c8d-a03c-9912e6749933.
Read the FAQs and find more hunting opportunities:
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/WardenWire/WardenWire_Lookup.asp?id=157
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University Bookstore's Digital Storefront provides new opportunity to acquire Wisconsin Public Access Lands Atlas
MADISON - The Public Access Lands Atlas of Wisconsin, recently released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, is now available for purchase through The University Book Store. The atlas highlights the significant increase in public access to Wisconsin lands made possible through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, as well as other lands open to the public for outdoor recreation.
The University Book Store's digital storefront provides a web-based option for those interested in purchasing a Public Access Lands Atlas of Wisconsin. The original atlas, with 441 maps, two indexes and a glossary is available for $89.95. Separate atlases for each of Wisconsin's 72 counties are also available for $24.95. Lastly, a DVD with more than 450 pages of public lands access data is available for $5.95.
A mail order form [PDF] is available also on the University Book Store's website (exit DNR) for people who would like to purchase are also available e the atlas by check. People should not send cash or credit card information with a mail order form.
To place an order by phone using a credit card, call: 1-800-993-2665 EXT 5929. In order to simplify the purchasing process, be sure to mention the item number (099127660) in your call.
For more general information, search the DNR website dnr.wi.gov for keyword "atlas." To order the Public Access Lands Atlas via DNR's website, simply click the "buy" button. You can also download and print the maps from your home computer.
EDITOR'S ADVISORY: Images for the cover of the Public Access Lands of Wisconsin and of one of the maps are available by contacting Sawyer Briel, communications specialist, at 608-261-0751
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ann Runyard, 608-267-7471
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Wisconsin
Deer Hunting
Rule Changes
For 2014
For additional information, to read the full DTR report or to
contact us, please visit
http://dnr.wi.gov and search keyword, 'Deer Trustee Report'
This pamphlet summarizes some, but not all rule changes to
deer hunting regulations for 2014, including some that were
developed as a result of the Deer Trustee Review process. A
more complete explanation of all deer hunting rules as well as
more detailed maps of hunting zones and Deer Management
Units can be found in the 2014 Deer Hunting Regulations
pamphlet available in August at all DNR license vendors.
Automated Deer Registration
The protection of white/albino deer has been
restored statewide, including CWD affected
counties
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Deer Trustee Report Implementation
What it Means for Deer Hunters in Wisconsin
2014 Licenses and Antlerless Tags
A free
statewide
antlerless permit will no longer be
issued with archery hunting licenses.
Each deer hunting license (archery, gun, crossbow)
will be valid for one buck statewide. Hunters who
purchase both archery and crossbow licenses will
be issued
one
buck tag for the two licenses.
Central and Southern Farmland Zones:
One free
antlerless tag will be issued with each deer hunting
license (not weapon specific) for use in any
Farmland Zone unit only. Additional bonus
antlerless tags may be purchased if available.
Northern and Central Forest Zones:
No free
antlerless tags issued. Additional bonus antlerless
tags may be purchased if available.
Additional Bonus Antlerless Tags:
Where available,
all bonus antlerless tags will be unit and land type
(public or private) specific. The number of public
and private lands tags available will be based on
harvest objectives within each unit. Bonus
antlerless tags may be purchased for $12/tag
(residents) or $20/tag (non
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residents) and will be
sold first
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come, first
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serve until all are sold. Sales
begin August 16, 2014.