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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will convene for a special meeting via eConference at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021 originating from Room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-2 as listed on the Agenda.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that matters concerning natural resource issues or the Department’s program responsibilities or operations specified in the Wisconsin Statutes, which arise after publication of this agenda may be added to the agenda and publicly noticed no less than two hours before the scheduled board meeting, if the Board Chair determines that the matter is urgent.

ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

1. Calling the roll
2. Approval of special meeting agenda for February 15, 2021

1. ACTION ITEMS

1. Request that the Board take action to consider approval of a quota for a February 2021 wolf hunt in accordance with the circuit court order issued on February 11, 2021 in Hunter Nation et al. v. WDNR, et al, Civ. No. 2021-CV-31 (Jefferson County) (Keith Warnke, Fish, wildlife and Parks Division Administrator)

Click HERE to submit written comment on the agenda item for approval of a quota for a February 2021 wolf hunt in Wisconsin.

The public is welcome to attend a Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting. The NRB also provides opportunities for citizens to testify and to submit written comment about issues that come before the NRB. See complete information on public participation at Board meetings here.

Public Zoom Webinar information:

Please click the link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84029304459

Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,84029304459# or +13126266799,,84029304459#

Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 840 2930 4459

If the Zoom Webinar is at capacity and you cannot join, please view the Simulcast at:

https://dnrmedia.wi.gov/main/Play/ccb5cf0361c5471e9cbc7c7a898cfc741d

After each meeting, the webcast will be permanently available on demand.

The following meeting resources also are available: Agenda Item Packets (also known as green sheet packages are linked to the corresponding item on the website/html meeting agenda at https://dnr.wi.gov/about/nrb/--click on the blue “View agendas”button then scroll down.), supporting documents, and public comment. MediaSite recordings and the Brief of Action are used as the legal record of Board Meetings.

Public Participation Deadline: NRB Liaison receipt of your written comment is 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 14, 2021. NOTE: Requests to testify will not be accepted for this special meeting. Please designate your comment as wolf quota and include your name, city and state of residence, and organization you represent (if none, state “self”)

Click HERE to submit written comment on the agenda item for approval of a quota for a February 2021 wolf hunt in Wisconsin.

The DNR strives to ensure the comfort and safety of staff and visitors by encouraging a fragrance-free environment. Our chemically sensitive staff and visitors thank you for refraining from using scented products.

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Please contact Laurie Ross, NRB Liaison, at 608-267-7420 or by email at laurie.ross@wisconsin.gov with NRB related questions,to request information, to submit written comments, to register to attend a Board tour,and to register to testify at a meeting or listening session.

View Wisconsin Natural Resources Board agendas, meeting calendar, webcasts, biographies and public participation info online at: http://dnr.wi.gov/about/nrb/overview.html