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DNR: New Online System Aims to Reduce Permit Wait

Submitted by Jon Ellis, WDIO Assistant News Director
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:00am
DNR: New Online System Aims to Reduce Permit Wait

Applicants for some state water-related permits can now use a new online system that state water protection officials say will cut paperwork and deliver quicker, more consistent permit decisions and provide better information to the public about proposed projects.

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DNR Q&A: Husband-and-Wife Fishing, ATV License Plates

Submitted by Jon Ellis, WDIO Assistant News Director
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 7:00am
DNR Q&A: Husband-and-Wife Fishing, ATV License Plates

Question: How does my spouse get a fishing license in their name, if we buy the husband-and-wife fishing?

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Wisconsin DNR Weekly Outdoor Report

Submitted by Jon Ellis, WDIO Assistant News Director
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 5:42pm
Wisconsin DNR Weekly Outdoor Report

Anglers were greeted by a wet, windy and cooler opening weekend for the Wisconsin game fish season, which dampened spirits and fishing pressure some, but those who got out still reported some good fishing. Walleye fishing on Green Bay was reported as especially good, with many bag limits reported, and the stocked trout ponds were also very busy in many locations, with many reports of nice brook trout caught.

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Brule DNR Weekly Outdoor Report

Submitted by Jon Ellis, WDIO Assistant News Director
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 12:13pm
Brule DNR Weekly Outdoor Report

Last weekend marked the beginning of the 2012 Wisconsin Fishing Opener.  Water temperatures are close to 60 degrees which is bringing bass and bluegill into the shallow areas.

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DNR Q&A: Frogs as Bait, Boat Registration, Turkey Hunting

Submitted by Jon Ellis, WDIO Assistant News Director
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 7:00am
DNR Q&A: Frogs as Bait, Boat Registration, Turkey Hunting

Question: May I use live frogs as bait?

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DHS Offers Tips to Avoid West Nile Virus

Submitted by Jon Ellis, WDIO Assistant News Director
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 11:00am

To help track the West Nile virus, The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reactivated the statewide, toll-free Dead Bird Reporting Hotline at 1-800-433-1610.

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Access, Signage for State Properties To Be Improved

Submitted by Jon Ellis, WDIO Assistant News Director
Saturday, May 5th, 2012, 7:00am
Access, Signage for State Properties To Be Improved

Opportunities to explore and enjoy more than 200 publicly owned properties encompassing more than 500,000 acres in locations all across Wisconsin will be enhanced thanks to a $5 million investment in improvements over the next two years.

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