NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Public Meetings For Proposed Fall Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 23, 2023
Contact:?Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird Specialist
[email protected] or 608-212-7923

Allicyn Nelson, DNR Assistant Migratory Game Bird Specialist
[email protected] or 608-669-1469

DNR To Host Public Meetings For Proposed Fall Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons

A pair of wood ducks perched on a mossy branch with the sun shining down on them.

The public is encouraged to share their input on Wisconsin?s migratory game bird seasons. / Photo Credit: Timothy Hansel Nature Photography

MADISON, Wis.???The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a series of public meetings to present information on the proposed 2023-2025 migratory game bird seasons. The public is encouraged to attend and provide feedback in the manner they prefer.

The 2023-2025 season proposal details will be finalized and available for public review following the Migratory Game Bird Committee meeting on Feb. 28.

?The DNR has made the decision to set the migratory game bird seasons for multiple years to create more consistency across seasons. We hope the public takes advantage of our many input opportunities during this important review and comment period,? said Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird Specialist.

Because migratory bird season dates and structures don?t often change on a year-to-year basis, the DNR is moving to a multi-year season setting structure to simplify the regulation process. In addition to this change, public hearings will take place both in-person and virtually to provide more options for anyone interested in providing input on the migratory bird season structure.

To learn more about waterfowl in Wisconsin and view the 2023-2025 waterfowl season options when available, visit the DNR?s waterfowl hunting webpage.

EVENT DETAILS ? LA CROSSE MEETING

WHAT: Proposed 2023-2025 Migratory Game Bird Season Public Meeting

WHEN: Tuesday, March 7 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: La Crosse State Office Building
Rooms B-19 and B-20 3550
Mormon Coulee Rd.
La Crosse, WI 54601

EVENT DETAILS ? ZOOM MEETING

WHAT: Proposed 2023-2025 Migratory Game Bird Season Public Meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom.
Join by phone at 312-626-6799; Meeting ID: 822 3871 8595

EVENT DETAILS ? APPLETON MEETING

WHAT: Proposed 2023-2025 Migratory Game Bird Season Public Meeting

WHEN: Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Fox Valley Technical College
D.J. Bordini Center
Room BC112A
5 N Systems Dr.
Appleton, WI 54914