Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Healthy Lakes & Rivers Initiative marks decade of conservation efforts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is marking the 10th anniversary of its Healthy Lakes & Rivers (HLR) initiative, a program designed to protect and restore the state’s lakes and rivers by encouraging property owners to...
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Wisconsin DNR urges boaters to wear life jackets after rise in fall fatalities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging boaters to take extra safety measures this fall, especially when operating in cold water.
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Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund reaches $3 million milestone for conservation
The Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund, a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF), has reached $3 million in assets, according to an announcement made by both...
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Wisconsin DNR schedules open house at Spooner’s Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced it will hold an open house at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, September 27.
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Wisconsin DNR outlines key dates for October hunting and trapping seasons
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is advising hunters and trappers to prepare for several hunting and trapping seasons that will begin throughout October.
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Wisconsin DNR urges public to buy local firewood amid invasive pest concerns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging residents and visitors to the state to be mindful about where they source their firewood this fall.
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Wisconsin DNR releases summary of public feedback on Chippewa Flowage master plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a summary of public feedback collected earlier this year regarding the Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Master Plan.
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Wisconsin prepares for opening days of fall waterfowl hunting seasons
Hunters in Wisconsin are being reminded by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to prepare for the start of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons this September.
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Wisconsin DNR completes hazardous waste cleanups tied to former recycler
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has completed cleanup operations at several sites in Price, Rusk, and Washington counties.
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Wisconsin DNR asks public to report reptile and amphibian road crossings this fall
As the fall season approaches, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging residents to report sightings of reptiles and amphibians crossing roads throughout the state.
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Wisconsin DNR announces winners for 2026 wildlife stamp design contests
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the winners of the 2026 stamp design contest for wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl.
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Interstate Park celebrates milestone with community event marking its founding
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced an event to mark the 125th anniversary of Interstate Park, the oldest state park in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin DNR updates online map with enhanced real-time air quality tools
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced an update to its air quality data map, aiming to make it easier for the public to monitor pollution levels and remain informed about local air conditions.
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Wisconsin DNR invites public comment on updated wildlife action plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced it is inviting public input on the updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan for 2025-2035.
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Wisconsin DNR urges hunters not to mistake elk for deer this season
Hunters in Wisconsin are being urged by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to carefully identify their targets this hunting season, particularly to avoid mistaking elk for white-tailed deer.
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Wisconsin DNR urges compliance with baiting bans amid chronic wasting disease concerns
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging hunters and the public to follow all state regulations regarding the baiting and feeding of deer as the hunting season approaches.
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Wisconsin DNR releases fall issue featuring wild rice conservation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the fall issue of its quarterly publication, Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board schedules September meeting with focus on rulemaking
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will hold its September meeting in person on Wednesday, Sept. 24, starting at 8:30 a.m. The session will take place in public meeting room G09 at the State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), located at...
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Archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons set to open September 13 across Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the state’s archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons will begin on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
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Groundwater Coordinating Council outlines key threats in 2025 report to Wisconsin Legislature
The Groundwater Coordinating Council (GCC) has released its 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature, outlining key recommendations for safeguarding the state’s groundwater resources.