Public Meeting on Discussing Inland Trout Management in Our Local Marinette and Oconto Counties to be held Monday

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting on February 19th. The focus will be on inland trout management in Marinette and Oconto Counties. This meeting, one of a six-part series on fisheries management, will be held at the DNR Field Office in Peshtigo and available via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. DNR Fisheries Biologist, Chip Long, will discuss trout stream classification, stocking, and site-specific data. He will share information about trout populations in the region and the importance of management strategies. Long will also discuss projects in Marinette and Oconto Counties. More information about the event, including Zoom registration details, can be found on the DNR’s meetings and hearings calendar. The DNR encourages public participation to enhance understanding of fisheries management and its role in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems. The meeting on inland trout management in Marinette and Oconto Counties will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about fisheries management. It will offer information about the state of trout populations in the area and efforts to ensure their sustainability.