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2-4 Local Area Events5 Residential Services6 Kenosha County History7 Kenosha County Communities Kenosha Pleasant Prairie Salem Somers Twin Lakes8 Racine County History9-10 Racine County Communities Burlington Caledonia Mount Pleasant Norway Racine Sturtevant Union Grove Waterford14-15 Parks & Recreation16-17 Local Area Attractions18 Wisconsin Hunting Seasons20-21 DNR License Centers23 Wisconsin Trapping Seasons23 Wisconsin Fishing Seasons30 Snowmobile Trails

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Local Area EventsSEPTEMBER (CONT)Fall Harbor Festival | KenoshaKenosha Festival of CartooningFall Wheel Ride | KenoshaLabor Day Sidewalk Sale | Pleasant PrairieTaste of RacineGreat Lakes Brew Fest | RacineTour of Historic Places | RacineOld Settlers Oktoberfest | SalemScavenger Hunt | Union GroveRoot Beer Ride | Union GroveFall Harvest Days | Union GroveSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fundraiser | Union Grove

OCTOBERHalloween Candle Light Night Hike | BristolHalloween Pumpkin Bowl | BurlingtonKenosha History WalkHalloween Family Fun Day | KenoshaCraft & Gift Fair | KenoshaTrivia 4 Hope Spook-tacular | KenoshaHalloween Happening Pumpkin Roll | KenoshaKenosha History Center Chili Cook-Off Kenosha Winter Harbor MarketFun ‘n Fit Fair for Disabilities | KenoshaBoofest | KenoshaTrick or Treat KenoshaCinderella Ball | Pleasant PrairieHarvest Trail Run | Pleasant PrairieRecPlex FitFest | Pleasant PrairieFitFest Indoor & Outdoor Triathlon | Pleasant PrairieJelly Belly Munchkin Masquerade | Pleasant PrairieOktoberfest | RacineParty On the Pavement | RacineBoo at the Zoo | RacineHalloween Bonfire | SturtevantUnion Grove Elementary School Craft & Bake SaleOld Settler’s Halloween Bash | Union GrovePumpkinfest | Union GroveFall Harvest Festival | Waterford

NOVEMBERCold Turkey VII Disc Golf | BurlingtonYMCA Crafts in the Woods | BurlingtonKenosha Winter Harbor MarketNational Honor Society Craft Fair | KenoshaPringle 5K Run & Hike | BristolGourmet Food & Wine Tasting | KenoshaVeteran’s Day Sales | KenoshaVeterans Heritage Day | Kenosha

NOVEMBER (CONT)Lightin’ Up! | KenoshaPilgrims’ Progress USFS Competition | Pleasant PrairieVeterans Day Ceremony | Pleasant PrairieRun with the Turkeys | Pleasant PrairieTurkey Triathlon | Pleasant PrairieCivil War Harvest Ball | RacineHoliday Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony | RacineDowntown Gallery Night | RacineKiwanis Holiday Lights | Racine

DECEMBERChristmas in the Barn | BurlingtonChristmas Parade & Santa’s Chalet | BurlingtonKenosha Winter Harbor MarketUW Parkside Arts & Crafts Fair | KenoshaArtistree Holiday Show & Sale | KenoshaHoliday Boutique | KenoshaChristmas Family Fun Day | KenoshaInternational Holiday Festival | KenoshaChristmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | KenoshaNew Year’s Eve Celebration | KenoshaBreakfast with Santa | Pleasant PrairieCelebration & Santa in Residence | Pleasant PrairieHoliday Ice Show | Pleasant PrairieSkate with Santa | Pleasant PrairieNew Year’s Eve Family Fun Night | Pleasant PrairieKiwanis Holiday Lights | RacineBreakfast with Santa & the Animals | RacineHoliday Open & Shopping Jam | RacineChristmas Comes to Union GroveChristmas Tree Lighting | Union GroveBreakfast with Santa | Union GroveHoliday Gift & Craft Fair | Union GroveWinter Wonderland Parade | Waterford

*For more information events throughout Kenosha & Racine Counties, visit: www.travelwisconsin.com online.


Residential ServicesKENOSHA COUNTYAdministration ..................................................................................................(262) 653-2800Aging & Disability Services ..........................................................................................605-6646Circuit Court .................................................................................................................653-2664Corporation Counsel ....................................................................................................653-6525County Clerk ................................................................................................................653-2552District Attorney ..........................................................................................................653-2400Human Services ..........................................................................................................697-4509Division of Health ........................................................................................................605-6700Emergency Management ............................................................................................605-7900Land Information ........................................................................................................653-2622Medical Examiner .......................................................................................................653-2577Parks & Recreation .....................................................................................................857-1869Public Works ................................................................................................................857-1870Register of Deeds .........................................................................................................653-2444Sheriff’s Department ...................................................................................................605-5101Treasurer .....................................................................................................................653-2542University of Wisconsin Extension ................................................................................857-1945Veterans Services .........................................................................................................605-6690

RACINE COUNTYAdministration ...................................................................................................(262) 886-8475 Aging & Disability Services ...........................................................................................833-8777Circuit Court .................................................................................................................636-3333Corporation Counsel ....................................................................................................636-3162County Clerk ................................................................................................................636-3822District Attorney ..........................................................................................................636-3172Human Services ..........................................................................................................638-6321Division of Health .........................................................................................................763-4930Emergency Management ............................................................................................636-3858Land Information ........................................................................................................886-8479Medical Examiner ........................................................................................................636-3303Parks & Recreation ......................................................................................................639-3385Public Works ................................................................................................................886-8440Register of Deeds .........................................................................................................636-3208Sheriff’s Department ...................................................................................................534-5166Treasurer .....................................................................................................................636-3239University of Wisconsin Extension ................................................................................886-8460Veterans Services .........................................................................................................638-6702


Kenosha County History

Kenosha County was originally inhabited by Indians and began as part of the Michigan Territory. The area was first settled in the 1830s as its proximity to Lake Michigan attracted many pioneers. Boundaries were organized in 1850 and the city of Kenosha was selected as the county seat. Agriculture dominated industry until the 1880s as manufacturing and trade began to take over. The development of the railroad sparked growth and by 1900 its popula-tion had reached 21,707. As transportation continued to improve, Kenosha County has contin-ued to develop and grow. Today Kenosha County is home to approximately 165,382 residents.

CITIES:BURLINGTON – pop. 10,930KENOSHA (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 96,950

VILLAGES:GENOA CITY – pop. 2,874PADDOCK LAKE – pop. 3,138PLEASANT PRAIRIE – pop. 19,847SILVER LAKE – pop. 2,522TWIN LAKES – pop. 5,752

TOWNS:BRIGHTON – pop. 1,554BRISTOL – pop. 4,928PARIS – pop. 1,539RANDALL – pop. 3,151SALEM – pop. 11,691SOMERS – pop. 9,788WHEATLAND – pop. 3,569*Populations are approximate.


County CommunitiesKENOSHA (COUNTY SEAT)Originally home to Indians and once part of Michigan Territory, Kenosha County was first settled in the 1830s and known as Southport. Early industry was led by agriculture as fertile soil provided ideal growing conditions for crops. The community was renamed Kenosha and selected as the county seat. Its location along Lake Michigan made the area an ideal harbor for shipping products and travelers. As the area continued to develop, Kenosha became a manu-facturing center and automobiles were widely produced until the 1980s. Today Kenosha is home to approximately 96,950 residents.

PLEASANT PRAIRIEPleasant Prairie was originally home to Indians, whose settlements have now become his-toric sites. The area was settled in the 1850s as pioneers were attracted to the ample natural resources. In 1842 the first town meeting was held and businesses were established to meet the growing needs of the community. As land was annexed by nearby Kenosha, the boundar-ies were reduced from 42 miles to its present area of 33 miles. In 1989 Pleasant Prairie was incorporated as a village and the area has continued to thrive. Today Pleasant Prairie is home to approximately 19,847 residents.

SALEMSettled in the 1840s, Salem was established and organized in 1842 as pioneers were attracted to the Fox River and nearby nine lakes. The area was popular for ice harvesting and as the rail-road was constructed, Salem began to develop. A post office was established and businesses soon followed. The area is now comprised of the communities of Paddock Lake, Silver Lake and several unincorporated communities. Today Salem is home to approximately 11,691 residents.

SOMERSSomers was first established in 1843 as the town of Pike. A town hall and school were built in 1847 and the area was renamed Somers in 1851. The community continued to grow with the ar-rival of the railroad. Early industry was dominated by agriculture and strawberries were a popular crop. In 1948 the Mid-City Outdoor Theatre was constructed and it was one of the first drive-in movie theatres in Wisconsin. Today Somers is home to approximately 9,788 residents.

TWIN LAKESSettled in the 1830s, Twin Lakes was named in honor of early settlers Mary and Elizabeth Ray. A hotel was built in 1835 and the community was widely recognized for its ice harvesting industry. The boundaries of the community include almost 1,000 acres of water which attracted many summer vacationers. Summer cottages became permanent residences and a post office was es-tablished in 1912. Today Twin Lakes is home to approximately 5,752 residents.

Racine County originated as part of the Michigan Territory and was once home to In-dians. The area was first settled in the 1830s as its proximity to Lake Michigan attracted many new residents. Boundaries were organized in 1836 and the city of Racine was selected as the county seat. Agriculture dominated early industry as the land was comprised of fertile soil. The development of the railroad aided to the area’s growth and by 1900 its population had reached 45,644. As transportation continued to develop, Racine County has continued to grow. Today Racine County is home to approximately 200,601 residents.


Racine County History

CITIES:BURLINGTON – pop. 10,930RACINE (COUNTY SEAT) – pop. 82,196

VILLAGES:ELMWOOD PARK – pop. 451NORTH BAY – pop. 242 ROCHESTER – pop. 1,149STURTEVANT – pop. 6,913 UNION GROVE – pop. 4,662WATERFORD – pop. 4,973 WIND POINT – pop. 1,792

TOWNS:BURLINGTON – pop. 6,632CALEDONIA – pop. 24,220DOVER – pop. 4,298MOUNT PLEASANT – pop. 26,572NORWAY – pop. 8,033RAYMOND – pop. 3,971ROCHESTER – pop. 2,477WATERFORD – pop. 6,313YORKVILLE – pop. 3,705 *Populations are approximate.


County CommunitiesBURLINGTONIn 1835 Moses Smith and William Whiting arrived to the area and established the first land claim. The community was first recognized as Foxville and in 1839 the name was changed to Burlington. The first bridge to cross the Fox River was built and a variety of mills lined the river-banks. Construction of the railroad aided to the community’s growth and by 1876 Burlington’s population had reached 2,000. Today Burlington is home to approximately 10,930 residents.

CALEDONIACaledonia was first settled in 1835 as pioneers staked land claims. The community was orga-nized in 1842 and Mr. Levi Blake hosted the first election. A post office, school and church were established and businesses soon followed. The establishment of two rail lines through the area aided development as products and passengers were easily transported. By 1910 the popula-tion of Caledonia had reached 3,073 and the area has continued to thrive. Today Caledonia is home to approximately 24,220 residents.

MOUNT PLEASANTThe Mount Pleasant area was first settled in 1834 as pioneers were attracted to the ample natural resources and nearby Lake Michigan. Streets were platted and businesses were es-tablished to meet the needs of the community. Railroad development sparked growth and the community is now one of the fastest developing areas near Lake Michigan. Today Mount Pleasant is home to approximately 26,572 residents.

NORWAYNorway was first settled in 1839 by John Luraas and the community was named in honor of early settlers’ Norwegian heritage. Schools, churches and businesses were established and the first Norwegian-American newspaper was published in 1843. Proximity to nearby lakes con-tinued to attract new residents and the community continued to grow with the construction of the railroad. Today Norway is home to approximately 8,033 residents.


County CommunitiesRACINE (COUNTY SEAT)In 1832 the first settlers arrived to the Racine area to stake land claims. The community was selected as the county seat and businesses were established including a hotel, mills and a vari-ety of general stores. By 1836 streets were platted and the area continued to develop due to its proximity to Lake Michigan. A post office was founded and the first newspaper was published in 1838. The community continued to thrive and industry diversified as its harbor provided the necessary means of transportation for goods and services. Today Racine is home to approxi-mately 82,196 residents.

STURTEVANTFirst known as Western Union Junction and later Corliss, Sturtevant was settled in the 1870s as rail lines were constructed. The area grew quickly as it was a popular stopping place between Milwaukee and Chicago. Streets were platted and the area grew as businesses were estab-lished. The community was renamed in 1923 to Sturtevant after the B.F. Sturtevant Company which was the first fan producer in the United States. Today Sturtevant is home to approxi-mately 6,913 residents.

UNION GROVEUnion Grove was first settled by John Dunham in 1838. A school was built in 1846 and the name of the community was derived from the name of the school and the nearby grove of oak trees. Union Grove began to develop and by 1914 businesses included factories, manufactur-ing shops and educational centers. The first library was organized in 1933 and the area has continued to grow. Today Union Grove is home to approximately 4,662 residents.

WATERFORDWaterford was established in 1836 By Levi Barnes and Samuel Chapman. The community was named Waterford due to its proximity to the Fox River and a dam and sawmills were con-structed to utilize the power of the water. A fire destroyed most of the community in 1898, but residents quickly rebuilt. Waterford was incorporated in 1906 and agriculture, logging and masonry led the local industry. Today Waterford is home to approximately 6,313 residents.


Dinosaur Discovery Museum

65 million years ago, Dinosaurs roamed this earth. They were the kings of land, air, and sea. Unfortunately, a 9 mile wide meteor called Chicxulub came crashing down to the earth. The ash created a massive cloud in the atmosphere that lowered the planet temperature.Dinosaurs are classified as reptiles, so most of them do not have feathers/fur to protect them from the extreme cold that ensued after the crash. On the other hand, mammals generally have furs and they’re small enough to find a place to protect themselves. This is the commonly accepted theory on the extinction of dinosaurs.Back to the present era, many people and organizations all over the world dedicated their life to find and preserve these dinosaur fossils. One of them is the Dinosaur Discovery Museum located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Dinosaur Discovery Museum opened in 2006 and currently has 20 dinosaurs represented with about 25 specimens on display. The museum focuses on the link between bird and meat-eating dinosaurs, therefore most of the dinosaurs on display are chosen to show the next steps of dinosaurs becoming bird-like. The museum has a lot of things to do for all ages. (Kids can go to the play area and do some coloring with dinosaurs book, put together dinosaurs puzzle and every Saturday and Sunday, they can participate in dig for dinos. For older visitors, they can visit the lab on Tuesday-Friday and see Chartage students work on the bones for reconstruction and other projects.)

A lot of our past histories are spread through written or verbal recollection. We didn’t collect photographic records until civil war. Nowadays, many of those pictures have been lost due to age and destruction. However, one place in Burlington, Wisconsin strives to collect and pre-serve as much of the city’s history as possible. The Burlington Historical Society was established in February 1928 to collect and preserve his-torical records and artifacts pertaining to the Burlington area. It was the first historical society in Racine County. The Society is a private, not-for-profit organization run entirely by volun-teers. The Society published a history of Burlington in 1935 - Burlington’s centennial year. That history was expanded, updated to 1990, and re-published in 1991 with many photographs and illustrations. In 1996 the Society produced a video on some of Burlington’s historic houses, and it has pre-pared and published a “Historic Walking Tour” guide to Burlington. The Society is represented on the city’s Historic Preservation Committee, and it has been active in providing historical information on, and photographs of, buildings in Burlington’s Downtown Historic District to building owners and prospective owners.

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Burlington Chocolate FestThe Burlington Chocolate Fest is held annualy on Memorial Day Weekend.It started in 1985, when Burlington mayor and a couple of other higher-ups were looking for a way to bring more tourism into the city and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nestlé’s business in Burlington. A couple marketing stunts later, and with some help from Nestle, Burlington is suddenly nicknamed “Chocolate City U.S.A” Although there were obstacles in the beginning, such as dwindling budget and even a lawsuit threat from Hershey, the festival still continued on until 1992 when the time and resources needed to produce the event was truly enormous. That’s when the Burlington Chamber of Commerce stepped in and created the ChocolateFest committee. The committee is responsible for all the administrative, marketing, sponsorship, and many more.Now, ChocolateFest is a separate organization, not controlled by the government and func-tions largely from volunteers. This might sound quite worrisome, to rely fully on volunteers. But in 2009, over 950 volunteers helped organize the festival on Memorial Day weekend, so it’s safe to say that people of Kenosha loves their chocolate and would always make sure that their festival runs as smooth as possible.

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Parks & RecreationBRIGHTON DALE PARK & GOLF COURSELocated on 500 acres near the Bong State Recreation Area in Brighton, Brighton Dale Park features a 45 hole championship golf course, driving range, picnic shelters, fish-ing pond, playground equipment, horse shoe pits, ball diamonds and recreational trails.

BRISTOL WOODS PARKLocated on 200 acres in Bristol, Bristol Woods Park features the Pringle Nature Center, pic-nic shelter, playground equipment and recre-ational trails.

BROWN’S LAKE GOLF COURSELocated on 144 acres near the Fox River in Burlington, Brown’s Lake Golf Course features an 18 hole golf course, pro-shop, clubhouse, practice greens, putting green and cafe.

BUSHNELL PARKLocated on 95 acres near the Fox River south of Burlington, Bushnell Park features a picnic shelter, playground equipment, ball field and recreational trails.

CASE EAGLE PARKLocated on 239 acres in Rochester, Case Eagle Park is currently under development and will feature picnic shelters, ball fields, soccer fields and recreational trails upon completion.

CLIFFSIDE PARKLocated on 233 acres near Lake Michigan in Racine, Cliffside Park features a campground, picnic areas, playground equipment, tennis court, ball field and recreational trails.

COLONEL HEG MEMORIAL PARKLocated on 20 acres in Norway, Colonel Heg Memorial Park features a museum, picnic shelters and a ball field.

EAGLE LAKE PARKLocated on 25 acres in Dover, Eagle Lake Park features a boat launch, fishing pier, picnic shelter, playground equipment and a ball field.

EVANS PARKLocated on 66 acres in Yorkville, Evans Park features picnic areas and recreational trails.

FISCHER PARKLocated on 53 acres near Brown’s Lake in Bur-lington, Fischer Park features a boat launch, swimming beach, bathhouse, concessions, picnic areas and a ball field.

FOX RIVER PARKLocated on 150 acres in Silver Lake, Fox River Park features a 9 hole disc golf course, boat launch, picnic areas, playground equipment, tennis court, sand volleyball court, ball dia-mond, recreational trails and a sledding hill during winter months.

HABAN PARKLocated on 40 acres in Mount Pleasant, Ha-ban Park features picnic areas, ball fields and soccer fields.

HORLICK PARK & ROOT RIVER PARKWAYLocated on 650 acres in Racine, Caledonia and Raymond, Horlick Park and the Root River Parkway feature a boat launch and picnic areas.

IVES GROVE GOLF LINKSLocated on 168 acres in Rochester, Ives Grove Golf Links feature a 27 hole golf course, club-house, practice greens and putting greens.


JOHN MARGIS JR. WILDLIFE AREALocated on 45 acres in Burlington, the John Margis Jr. Wildlife Area features a former state fish hatchery, boardwalk, picnic areas and recreational trails.

KEMPER & ANDERSON ARTS CENTERLocated on 15 acres near Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Kemper Center and Anderson Arts Center features historical buildings, fishing pier, picnic areas and is available for rentals.

OLD SETTLERS PARK (KENOSHA COUNTY)Located on 17 acres near Paddock Lake in Brighton, Old Settlers Park features a swim-ming beach, bathhouse, picnic shelter, play-ground equipment and Spencer Field.

OLD SETTLER’S PARK (RACINE COUNTY)Located on 13 acres in Union Grove, Old Set-tler’s Park features picnic areas, playground equipment and hosts the Racine County Fair.

PETRIFYING SPRINGS PARK& GOLF COURSELocated on 360 acres near the Pike River in Somers, Petrifying Springs Park features an 18 hole golf course, picnic shelters, play-ground equipment, sand volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, ball diamonds and a sledding hill during winter months.

PRITCHARD PARKLocated on 79 acres in Racine, Pritchard Park features a fishing pond, picnic shelter, ball fields, soccer field and recreational trails.

QUARRY LAKE PARKLocated on 40 acres in Racine and Mt. Pleas-ant, Quarry Lake Park features scuba diving opportunities, fishing opportunities, swim-ming beach, bathhouse and picnic areas.

RACINE HARBOR PARKLocated on 16 acres in Lake Michigan, Racine Harbor Park features a fishing pier, fish clean-ing station and a scenic overlook.

SANDERS PARKLocated on 80 acres in Mt. Pleasant, Sanders Park features a state scientific area, camp-ground, picnic shelter and athletic facilities.

SILVER LAKE PARKLocated on 260 acres in Silver Lake, Silver Lake Park features a windsurfing area, swim-ming beach, bathhouse, concessions, picnic shelters, playground equipment, sand vol-leyball courts, ball diamond, soccer field and recreational trails.

WEST END PARKLocated on 234 acres in Randall and Wheat-land, West End Park is currently under de-velopment and will feature a boat launch, swimming beach, bathhouse, picnic shelters and recreational trails upon completion.

W.R. WADEWITZ NATURE CAMPLocated on 168 acres in Rochester, the W.R. Wadewitz Nature Camp was a former Boy Scout camp and features a campground, pic-nic shelters and recreational trails.

*For more information on parks throughout Kenosha County, call: (262) 653-4080. For more information on parks throughout Racine County, call: (262) 639-3385.


Hunting SeasonsWHITE TAILED DEER*(NON-CWD & NON-METRO UNITS)Bow: 09/14/13 - 11/21/13; 11/23/12 - 01/05/14Gun: 11/23/13 - 01/01/13Muzzleloader: 12/02/13 - 12/11/13Youth Deer Hunt: 10/05/13 - 10/06/13Statewide Antlerless Hunt: 12/12/13 - 12/15/13CWD Holiday Hunt: 12/24/13 - 01/05/14

BLACK BEAR*Zone C Dogs ARE NOT Permitted: 09/04/13 - 10/08/13Dogs ARE Permitted: 09/04/12 - 09/10/13; Dogs, Bait & Other Legal Methods : 09/11/13 - 10/01/13Dogs NOT Permitted with bait:10/02/13 - 10/08/13

WILD TURKEY*Youth Turkey Hunt: 04/06/13 - 04/07/13Spring: 04/10/13 - 04/16/13; 04/17/13 - 04/23/13;04/24/13 - 04/30/13; 05/01/13 - 05/07/13;05/08/13 - 05/14/13; 05/15/13 - 05/21/13 Fall: 09/14/13 - 11/21/13; 12/02/13 - 12/31/13

RING-NECKED PHEASANT10/19/13 - 12/31/13

RUFFED GROUSE*Zone A: 09/14/13 - 01/31/14Zone B: 10/19/13 - 12/08/13

SHARP-TAILED GROUSE10/19/13 - 11/10/13

BOBWHITE QUAIL10/19/13 - 12/11/13

HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE*10/19/13 - 12/31/13

CROW01/18/13 - 03/20/13; 09/14/13 - 11/21/13

MOURNING DOVE09/01/13 - 11/09/13

GRAY & FOX SQUIRRELS09/14/13 - 01/31/14

COTTONTAIL RABBITNorthern Zone: 09/14/13 - 02/28/14Southern Zone: 10/19/13 - 02/28/14

RED & GRAY FOXES10/19/13 - 02/15/14

COYOTEContinuous

RACCOONResident: 10/19/13 - 02/15/14Nonresident: 11/02/13 - 02/15/14

WOODCOCK09/21/13 - 11/04/13

CANADA GOOSE09/01/13 - 09/15/13

PROTECTED SPECIES (Hunting is PROHIBITED)Badger; Woodchuck; Jackrabbit; Moose; Flying Squirrel

*Please contact your local DNR office for specific hunting and trapping zone regulations. For general information on firearm safety training call: 1 (888) 936-7463.

All hunters should consider taking an advanced hunter education class to learn the latest hunting techniques along with tips on coming home alive.

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Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it before you leave, and carry it with you in the field.Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide ahead of time the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented.Weather can change quickly, so hunters should carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid sup-plies.If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver). Know your hunting partners’ physical and emotion-al limitations, as well as your own, and don’t push your partners or yourself beyond those limits.


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Fishing Seasons

Trapping seasonsCOYOTE10/19/13 - 02/15/14

BEAVERZone A: 11/02/13 - 04/30/14Zone B: 11/02/13 - 04/30/14Zone C: 11/02/13 - 03/31/14Zone D: 1 day after duck season closes - 03/15/14

FISHER10/19/13 - 12/31/13

OTTERNorthern Zone: 11/02/13 - 04/30/14Central Zone: 11/02/13 - 03/31/14Southern Zone: 11/02/13 - 03/31/14

FOX (RED & GRAY)10/19/13 - 02/15/14

MINKNorthern Zone: 10/19/13 - 02/28/14Southern Zone: 10/26/13 - 02/28/14Winnebago Zone: 10/26/13 - 03/15/14Mississippi River: 1 day after duck season closes or 11/11/13, whichever comes first - 02/28/14

MUSKRATNorthern Zone: 10/19/13 - 02/28/14Southern Zone: 10/26/13 - 02/28/14Winnebago Zone: 10/26/13 - 03/15/14Mississippi River: 1 day after duck season closes or 11/11/13, whichever comes first - 02/28/14

RACCOONResident: 10/19/13 - 02/15/14Nonresident: 11/02/13 - 02/15/14

EARLY INLAND TROUT03/05/13 - 04/28/13

GENERAL INLAND TROUT05/04/13 - 09/30/13

GENERAL INLAND FISHING05/04/13 - 03/02/14

LARGE & SMALLMOUTH BASSNorthern Zone (Catch & Release): 05/04/13 - 06/14/13*Northern Zone: (Harvest): 06/15/13 - 03/02/14*Southern Zone: 05/04/12 - 03/02/14

MUSKELLUNGENorthern Zone: 05/25/13 - 11/30/13*Southern Zone: 05/04/12 - 12/31/13*

NORTHERN PIKE05/04/13 - 03/02/14

WALLEYE05/04/13 - 03/02/14

LAKE STURGEON(Hook & Line) 09/07/13 - 09/30/13

FREE FISHING WEEKEND06/01/13 - 06/02/13

*Contact the Wisconsin DNR for more information onspecific fishing zones and dates: 1 (888) 936-7463

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Follow these guidelines to help prevent andprepare for capsizing, swamping, or someonefalling overboard.• Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life-jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. • In small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun-wale. • Turn boat at slow rates of speed. • Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.

(Other Than a Personal Watercraft)• For engines 25 horsepower or less:- Those under age 12 may operate withoutrestrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower through 75horsepower:- Those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls.

• For engines over 75 horsepower:- No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - Other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old:- Operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower:- Operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator’s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls.

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• at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.

• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.

• Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain.

• Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-ately available.

• A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-ments and is noted on the label.

• Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft.

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Recreational Safety

Read theowner’s manualand know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protective equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Re-duce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.

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ATV Safety

• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when do-ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in-tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf-fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say “On your left!” to make your presence known. • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf-fic of your changing direction.

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Drink lots of Water!


Bicycle Safety

• Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow-mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer.

SlowDown!Snowmobilingis fun. Going to the hospital isn’t.

Please respect private property and no trespassing signs. Stay on trails.Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey

all state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.

NO TRESPASSING

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Snowmobile Safety


Local Area Trails

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Snowmobile Trail

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Kids Section



Safety TipsPARENTS:• Teach your kids that an emergency is when you need help from a doctor, a police officer or a firefighter.

• Designate a safe place by your house that a child can go to if they need help right away.

• Have your kids memorize your address and phone numbers. They should also know your full name and where you work.

KIDS:FIRE SAFETY• If you or someone else is on fire - remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL. Wrap a blanket on the person to help put out the fire.

• If there is a fire, leave the house as fast as you can! Crawl on the floor to avoid smoke and if the door is hot, don’t open it - find another way out.

• Learn all the fire exits in your house. Assign a safe place outside for everyone to meet in case of a fire emergency.

HOME ALONE• Never tell anyone that you are home alone.

• If someone calls and asks for your mom and dad, tell them “They cannot come to the phone right now, can you please call back later?”

• Do not answer the door, unless it is someone that you know your parents have okay‘d them to come over.


FIRST AID FOR INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS & POISON SAFETYINSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXISAnaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction from insect bites (latex, food and drug al-lergies can also cause Anaphylaxis). Typical symptoms include hives, the swelling of lips or eyes, swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, light headedness, confusion, nausea or diarrhea. If someone is having an allergic reaction from an insect bite with these symptoms:

POISON PREVENTIONTeach your children about poison and how it can look like a food or drink. They should always ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. Have them learn

the poison control phone number: 1-800-222-1222 and keep it programmed or posted near all your phones. Here are some prevention tips.

Lock up your poisons and medications. Keep them out of the reach of children, lock them up if possible. Make sure your children understand that medicine is not candy.Follow directions carefully. Read your labels. Be sure to use and store all poisons and medications properly according to recommendations.

Keep your pets safe from household chemicals, too. Don’t allow pets near areas that have just been cleaned with chemicals, such as freshly mopped floors or bleached bathtubs and sinks. Clean up any anti-freeze/coolant spills. Pets like the flavor but they can die if they ingest it. Store poisonous foods or plants in areas that your pets cannot access. Call your local emergency veterinary hospital if you believe your pet has been poisoned.


Safety TipsFIRST AID FOR BURNS & CHOKING

BURNSFor minor 1st and 2nd degree burns smaller than 3” in diameter: Cool the Burn. Run cool water over the burned area for 5 minutes, or until the pain diminishes. Never put ice on a burn!

Bandage the burn with sterile gauze: It is important to use loosely wrapped gauze. This will avoid pressure and the bandage pro-tects blisters. NEVER put lotions, vaseline, ointments or butter on burn. Do not break any blis-ters, which can cause infection.

Take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Acetaminophen to relieve pain: Minor burns usually heal with these basic treatments. Be aware for signs of infection which may include: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If symptoms develop, seek medical help. Avoid tanning the burned area for at least a year. Protect the area with sun-screen outdoors. Avoid giving aspirin to children.

For 3rd degree burns/all major burns - DIAL 911DO NOT run cold water over large severe burns - this can cause shock.DO NOT remove burnt clothing.Check for signs of breathing/coughing/movement.If there are no signs of breathing begin CPR.Elevate burned areas above heart level, if possible.Cover the burn(s) with cool, sterile, moist bandages, towels or cloth.

CHOKINGMost people clutch at their throats when choking, an obvious symbol for help. However, if a person isn’t giving that signal, be alert for these indications. Inability to talk, difficulty breath-ing or noisy breathing, inability to cough forcefully, skin/lips/nails turning blue, loss of con-sciousness.

The Red Cross recommends a “five-and-five” method for first aid: First give five blows between the person’s shoulders with the heel of your hand. Second, perform the Heimlich maneuver

(abdominal thrusts) five times. Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911

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