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Thank You

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Now that the election is over, I am honored to serve you in Madison for another term. This also means that I can again provide you updates and information on the happening in Madison and our community through my e-updates.

I encourage you to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas with me so that I can better serve you!

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Deer Hunting Season

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With the 9 day gun deer hunt season starting on November 19th I wanted to provide a reminder that the DNR provides information for the hunt on their website.

 

What's New for the Deer Seasons in 2016?

• All carcass tags issued through the Go Wild licensing system (GoWild.wi.gov) can now be printed on plain paper from home, at a DNR service center or at a license agent (for a $2 processing fee). This will give hunters the flexibility to print copies of carcass tags in case one is damaged or lost, but hunters may only possess one copy of each individual carcass tag while afield.

•  Farmland Zone DMUs may offer between one and three Farmland (Zone 2) Antlerless Deer Tag(s) which can be selected through Go Wild with the purchase of a license. Hunters have the option of selecting a different land type (public-access or private) for each Farmland (Zone 2) tag offered in the DMU of choice.

•  Certain DMUs containing a metro sub-unit may offer metro antlerless tag(s) with a license and/or for sale. These may only be used in the metro sub-unit and land type specified on the tag. Metro sub-unit antlerless tags were recommended by County Deer Advisory Councils with an interest in more closely managing urban deer.

• Junior Antlerless Deer Tags may be used statewide including in buck-only units (except in Ashland, Forest and Sawyer counties), but must be designated for either public-access or private land. Junior antlerless tags also may not be filled by anyone other than the junior hunter. These policies ensure that only the youth to whom it is issued can fill this tag.

• If you leave it, tag it! Hunters must validate carcass tags by writing in the date and time of kill, but no longer need to immediately attach the tag to the deer. This will help prevent tags from being lost or damaged while moving the deer out of the field. However, the hunter must attach and protect the tag (in a zip-top plastic bag is recommended) when leaving the deer carcass.

• In 2016, online (gamereg.wi.gov) and phone (1-844-426-3734) electronic registration through GameReg will begin with the hunter entering the unique tag number found on the paper carcass tag, rather than using the customer ID number. Hunters can also register electronically at a participating in-person registration station (dnr.wi.gov, search “registration stations”) and have until 5 p.m. the day after harvest to register a deer.

• Backtags are no longer issued to hunters. This requirement was repealed by the Legislature.

• The antlerless-only Holiday Hunt will be held in certain Farmland Zone DMUs from Dec. 24 – Jan. 1. Only antlerless deer may be harvested in these DMUs during this period. Blaze orange/pink must be worn by all hunters during this hunt.

• Blaze/fluorescent pink is allowed as an alternative to blaze orange clothing.

 

 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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More than 48 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles from home this Thanksgiving. According to the Automobile Association of America (AAA), that’s the most travelers since 2007, and nearly nine out of 10 people will travel by automobile. Before you travel or get ready to cook the Thanksgiving turkey, Wisconsin Emergency Management’s ReadyWisconsin campaign has some tips to help keep the holiday safe.

On the road
Know before you go this winter season with the 511 Wisconsin Traveler Information System. Download the free 511 Wisconsin smartphone app, follow @511WI on Twitter, or visit www.511wi.gov to access these current statewide travel resources for road conditions, travel times, traffic delays, incident alerts, and construction closures.

Other traveling tips

Keep your gas tank at least half full in case you are stranded or stuck and need to run your heater.

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle with candles and matches, a flashlight, pocket knife, snacks, a cell phone adapter, a blanket and extra clothing.

Fire Danger
Did you know that Thanksgiving is the riskiest day of the year for fires due to home cooking? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, two-thirds of home cooking fires start when food or cooking materials catch on fire and three out of five home cooking fire injuries happen when people try to fight the fire themselves. There are some things to do to help prevent kitchen fires:

• The leading contributing factor in home cooking fires is unattended cooking. Make sure you frequently check on items on the stove or in the oven
  Frying poses the greatest risk of fire. If using a turkey fryer, make sure you follow the manufacturer guidelines regarding appropriate use of the appliance

• Don’t overfill the fryer with oil and always use outdoors.

• Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils and other items away from your stovetop

• Keep children away from the stove

• Make sure you have a fire extinguisher that has an “A”, “B” and “C” rating and test your smoke alarms to make sure they are working properly

• Never leave lit candles unattended and consider using flameless candles

Accidents Happen, Be Ready
Cooking-related burns are common at Thanksgiving. Save the butter for the rolls and not a burn. For superficial burns, cool the area by running cold water on the burn until the heat eases, and then loosely cover the burn with a sterile dressing. Seek appropriate medical care.

For additional Thanksgiving safety tips, visit http://ReadyWisconsin.wi.gov. You can also check out Midwest road conditions and airport delays