Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Recent News About Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
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Wisconsin DNR seeks volunteers for annual survey of migrating chimney swifts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Wisconsin Chimney Swift Working Group are inviting community members to take part in an effort to monitor chimney swift populations as the birds begin their fall migration.
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Storms cause closures at multiple Wisconsin state-managed parks and recreation sites
Recent storms across Wisconsin have led to damage at several state-managed properties, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Waukesha DNR Service Center closed after flood; reopening timeline uncertain
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has temporarily closed its Waukesha Service Center at 141 NW Barstow Street due to flooding caused by recent severe weather.
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Wisconsin DNR opens applications for Sandhill State Wildlife Area trapping season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has opened the application process for a special trapping season at Sandhill State Wildlife Area.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks input on permit for Monroe County utility project affecting rare species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced its intention to issue a permit for the incidental taking of certain rare species as part of an infrastructure project in Monroe County.
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Wisconsin DNR highlights rise in ATV/UTV fatalities linked to rollovers and lack of training
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reported that 25 people have died in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility task vehicle (UTV) crashes in the state so far in 2025.
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Wisconsin DNR opens applications for special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced it is now accepting applications for a special firearm deer hunt at the Sandhill State Wildlife Area.
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Wisconsin DNR encourages early registration for hunter education ahead of fall season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging those interested in participating in the upcoming fall hunting seasons to enroll early in a Hunter Education course.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks public feedback on Franklin Lake walleye restoration plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting local residents and interested parties to attend a public meeting on Aug. 27 regarding a proposed walleye spawning reef project at Franklin Lake.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks public comment on permit affecting endangered slender glass lizard
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced its intention to issue a permit that would allow for the incidental taking of the slender glass lizard, a state-endangered species, during a trail relocation project in Adams County.
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Wisconsin DNR invites public participation in deer and game bird population surveys
Residents of Wisconsin are being encouraged to participate in wildlife monitoring efforts this August and September.
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Wisconsin DNR opens sale date for bonus antlerless permits ahead of fall gun-deer season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations for the 2025 gun deer season will become available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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Bear rescued after being found with jar stuck on head in northern Wisconsin
A black bear that was seen with its head trapped in a plastic jar across several counties in northern Wisconsin has been freed, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board schedules August meeting with focus on rules and public input
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) is set to convene in person for its August meeting, where members will review several proposed rulemaking documents and other agenda items.
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DNR seeks community input on future management plans for central coastal region
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting public input on the management of its properties within the Central Lake Michigan Coastal Region.
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Wisconsin DNR opens registration for fall gun deer hunt for hunters with disabilities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding hunters with disabilities to secure a spot for the upcoming Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities, which will be held from October 4 to October 12, 2025.
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Wisconsin DNR plans annual family fun day at Brule State Fish Hatchery
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is set to host its annual Family Fun Day at the Brule State Fish Hatchery in Brule on Saturday, August 16.
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Wisconsin DNR deploys firefighters nationwide amid rising western wildfires
Firefighters from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have been deployed to multiple locations across the western United States and Canada in response to increased wildfire activity this season.
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DNR investigates boat explosion on Mississippi River near Prescott
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently investigating a boat explosion that occurred on the Mississippi River near Prescott in Pierce County on Saturday, July 26.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks public comment on permit affecting rare frog during Xcel Energy line work
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced its intention to issue a permit that would allow for the incidental taking of Blanchard’s cricket frog, a rare species listed as endangered in the state.