{"id":3891,"date":"2024-09-21T12:53:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T17:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/?p=3891"},"modified":"2024-09-21T12:53:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T17:53:54","slug":"dnr-wardens-offer-two-important-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/dnr-wardens-offer-two-important-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"DNR Wardens Offer Two Important Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"

And a Big Thanks!<\/h4>\n

An article from WWA\u2019s\u00a0Words From The Wardens.<\/a><\/h5>\n

This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association\u2019s December, 2022 eNewsletter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Warden<\/a>By DNR Chief Warden Casey Krueger<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the DNR conservation wardens end another successful year of working alongside the public and partners who share the passion to protect Wisconsin\u2019s incredible natural resources, we\u2019ll wrap 2022 with a request from the U.S. Geological Survey and detail a major win for Wisconsin\u2019s natural resources in the courts.<\/p>\n

However, before we move on to the news of the month, the DNR wardens want to say a heartfelt thank you to the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association for providing this space to connect with you in the association newsletter.<\/p>\n

We are honored to be included and we do not take it for granted. Remember: we want to hear from YOU. If you have a topic you\u2019d like addressed, let our public information officer know. Email Joanne at joanne.haas@wisconsin.gov<\/a>. She\u2019ll be glad to hear from you.<\/p>\n

We wish you an enjoyable \u2013 and safe! \u2014 final month of the year.<\/p>\n

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U.S. Geological Survey Wants Your Opinion About The \u2018Open Water Zone\u2019<\/h4>\n

\"Ryan<\/a>By Lt. Ryan M. Propson
\nMarine Warden Team Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you were among the duck hunters who enjoyed outings on the Green Bay and Lake Michigan regions of our state, the U.S. Geological Survey wants to hear from you.<\/p>\n

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2021-2025 Open Water Zone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The federal agency wants your views about how waterfowl harvest and regulations for the Wisconsin Open Water Zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This is your chance to have a say this year in the regulations that will be developed through the 2025 waterfowl hunting seasons. If you have a trip to the area yet this year, no problem. You can provide feedback to the federal agency through Dec. 31, 2022.<\/p>\n

The hunting season will end Dec. 13, giving you plenty of time to gather your thoughts and provide them to federal department.<\/p>\n

Another thing to remember about the survey is this will be an annual gathering of hunters\u2019 opinions concerning the Open Water Zone through 2024.<\/p>\n

The survey says the new Open Water Zone will begin 500 feet offshore and extend to the Wisconsin\/Michigan state boundary. The topics for hunter feedback include:<\/p>\n