VHS Multimedia Resources

DNR has worked with partners to develop radio, television spots, and other media to explain VHS and show the steps people can take to help prevent the spread of the virus. 

UPDATE: The Natural Resources Board adopted revised rules on March 26, 2008 aimed at preventing the spread of VHS. The multimedia spots below will be modified to reflect the new rules. Those marked as “Updated” have been revised. Please check back soon.

"VHS Word Play"

Earl learns about VHS and the steps he and other anglers can take to prevent the spread of the fish disease. (AUDIO length :29)

"Let's Tackle VHS"

Ex-UW football star, now Cleveland Brown, and avid angler Joe Thomas asks anglers to help stop the VHS virus from spreading. (VIDEO length :32)

"Let's Tackle VHS"

Ex-UW football All-American, Cleveland Brown rookie, and avid angler Joe Thomas encourages boaters and anglers to stop the spread of the VHS virus. (AUDIO length :29)

"Prevent the spread"

Bureau of Fisheries Management Director Mike Staggs asks anglers to help stop the VHS virus from spreading. (AUDIO length :29)

"VHS prevention"

Bureau of Fisheries Management Director Mike Staggs describes important steps you can take to help prevent the spread of the VHS virus. (VIDEO length :32)

"VHS and You: Keeping Wisconsin Waters Healthy"

Bureau of Fisheries Management biologist Karl Scheidegger presents information about Viral Hemhorragic Septicemia (VHS) and shows where to find additional information about the disease on the Wisconsin DNR's Web site. (WEBCAST length 29:20)