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2026 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 15

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2026 spring turkey season opens on Wednesday, April 15.

Education | Enforcement | Regulations | Fishing

Ojibwe Spring Fishing Season Starting Soon

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of the protected tribal right to fish in certain Wisconsin waterways and the legal consequences they could face if found interfering with that right during the upcoming Ojibwe spring fishing season.

Recreation | Regulations | Safety | Hunt

DNR Reminds Hunters And Recreators To Put Safety First As Spring Turkey Season Starts

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware and stay safe during the 2026 spring turkey season, April 15 – May 26.

License | Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

Wisconsin's General Fishing Season Opens May 2; New Regulations In Effect

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2026 – 2027 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 2. Several new regulations and season structures are now in effect, and anglers are encouraged to review the regulations before hitting the water.

Recreation | Regulations | Public Input

DNR Seeking Public Input On 2026 Deer Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state’s Citizen Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public feedback on Wisconsin's deer management, including harvest quotas, season structure and more ahead of the 2026 deer season.