Hearings and Meetings Archive
Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee
Date: 02/04/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Jenna Fastner, Jenna.Fastner@wisconsin.gov or 715-894-7181
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss wildlife rehabilitation in Wisconsin.
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 260 287 043 057 7
Passcode: 87DA7ff9
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Silviculture Guidance Team (SGT) Meeting
Date: 02/04/2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Kori Schroeder, Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov
The Silviculture Guidance Team will discuss general updates, FY27 meeting dates and locations, WSG chapter updates and a field trial update.
The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please email Kori.Schroeder@wisconsin.gov to request the meeting link.
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Marinette & Oconto County Trout Habitat And Population Trends
Date: 02/03/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jonathan Pyatskowit, Jonathan.Pyatskowit@wisconsin.gov or 715-701-0325
The North Branch Beaver Creek Fishery Area encompasses over 1,100 acres in Marinette County. This presentation will highlight trout population data, a short review of previous habitat improvements and future habitat projects.
Habitat improvement projects, population trends and management actions for three high-quality trout streams (South Branch Oconto, First South Branch Oconto and North Branch Beaver Creek) will be the focus of this talk.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Jonathan Pyatskowit, Chip Long and Tammie Paoli, DNR fisheries biologists
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 290 591 287 553 28; Passcode: Ev2bC6np
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 882698594#
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Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
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Green Bay Walleye Management Updates
Date: 02/02/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Jason Breeggemann, Jason.Breeggemann@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-4619
The Bay of Green Bay supports what many consider to be a world-class walleye fishery that is known for its trophy potential as well as catching large numbers of walleyes. In this spotlight series presentation, all aspects of current Green Bay walleye management will be covered, including updated results from the large reward tag study that started in the spring of 2024 and will continue for the next several years, the size and age structure of spring adult spawning populations and results from fall walleye recruitment surveys.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenter: Jason Breeggemann, DNR fisheries biologist
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 292 688 833 232 91; Passcode: TS3oN7K8
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 630730792#
Join in person:
Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
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Public Hearing On Permanent Rule FWP-22-24, Relating To Chs. NR 1 And 45 And Minor Changes To DNR Property Management Regulations (The 2025 Property Management Housekeeping Rule)
Date: 01/30/2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Meredith Penthorn, Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-9753
The department is holding a second public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FWP-22-24 (CR 25-088) relating to chs. NR 1 and 45, and minor changes to DNR property management regulations (the 2025 property management housekeeping rule) to address technical difficulties that occurred during the first hearing on Jan. 12, 2026. Based on public comments received during the initial comment period from Dec. 8, 2025, to Jan. 12, 2026, the department intends to remove sections 4 and 6 (climbing-related definitions) of the rule from the final version that will go to the Natural Resources Board for consideration. The department intends to address sections 4 and 6 of the current rule and climbing provisions during a future rulemaking effort.
Attendees are encouraged to register in advance using the Zoom meeting link if they plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. You may also email written comments on the scope statement to Meredith.Penthorn@wisconsin.gov by 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 30, 2026. Written comments will have the same weight and effect as spoken testimony presented at the hearing.
View the hearing notice, and proposed rule on the DNR's Proposed Permanent Rules webpage.
Join the meeting online via Zoom.
Join via phone:
301-715-8592,,84072285846# US
Webinar ID: 840 7228 5846
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Fisheries Management Meeting On Statewide Genetic Management Plan
Date: 01/28/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Aaron Cole, Aaron.Cole@wisconsin.gov or 715 418-0897
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on Jan. 28 to discuss the Fisheries Management Bureau’s statewide genetic management plan.
This meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. in person and via Microsoft Teams. The Fisheries Management Bureau is committed to stocking fish with the greatest potential for survival and has been working over the past several years to update the statewide genetics management plan using the most current data and science.
DNR Fisheries staff will present and discuss the updated statewide genetics management plan and seek public comments and input.
Join in person:
UW-Stevens Point DeBot Dining Center
Room 053-055 (Lower DeBot)
325 Isadore Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 295 497 445 034 47; Passcode: zi9UM29L
Join by phone by dialing 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 187958640#
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Lower Green Bay Area Of Concern Habitat Restoration And Fisheries Monitoring: Year One Updates
Date: 01/28/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Sam Schaick, Samuel.Schaick@wisconsin.gov, and Jason Lins, Jason.Lins@wisconsin.gov
In 1987, Lower Green Bay and the lower 7 miles of the Fox River were listed as a Great Lakes Area of Concern (AOC) by the EPA. After toxic sediment cleanup was completed, various habitat projects were planned with the intention of improving habitat for fish, including musky, walleye, yellow perch and others. Starting in March of 2025, the AOC fisheries team began collecting pre-data to evaluate the success of various habitat projects and inform future habitat work. We will be discussing the history of the AOC, upcoming habitat projects and our AOC fisheries monitoring program.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters: Sam Schaick and Jason Lins, DNR fisheries biologists, Jessica Brandt, DNR Lake Michigan Area of Concern project management specialist, Brie Kupsky, DNR Green Bay program coordinator, and Mandy Sharkey, DNR Lake Michigan Area of Concern project management specialist.
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 235 106 148 579 05; Passcode: FK7zg9mz
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 902887969#
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Green Bay DNR Service Center
2984 Shawano Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
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Beaver Management Listening Session
Date: 01/28/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Shawn Rossler, Shawn.Rossler@wisconsin.gov or 608-225-2663
A public listening session hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to gather public input on the state's Beaver Management Plan. DNR staff will provide a brief overview of the steps being taken to revise the current beaver management plan. Members of the public will then be provided the opportunity to share their thoughts on issues, concerns or solutions relating to beaver management. Input collected during listening sessions will be considered during plan development.
Register to attend this virtual session.
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Lake Poygan Breakwall Team Meeting
Date: 01/28/2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Josh Jackl, Joshua.Jackl@wisconsin.gov or 920-420-5830
Meeting to discuss funding updates, contractor contacts/updated costs, DPS entry, and any other items since the November meeting.
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Oshkosh DNR Service Center
625 E. County Rd Y, Suite 700,
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Join online via Microsoft Teams.
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Trout Habitat Improvement Evaluations In Florence and Forest Counties
Date: 01/27/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Greg Matzke, Gregory.Matzke@wisconsin.gov or 715 528-4400 x122
Ever wonder if trout habitat enhancement projects work? Greg Matzke, DNR fisheries biologist, recently evaluated the impact of a dozen different habitat projects on one of the best systems in his area. At this presentation, we will walk through them one by one and see if the effort put into these trout streams pays off.
This meeting is part of the Northern Wisconsin Fisheries Spotlight Series, which allows the public to learn about game fish management and meet the DNR staff members working in northern Wisconsin.
Presenter: Greg Matzke, DNR fisheries biologist
Join this meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 218 338 826 389 45; Passcode: bE6jx294
Join by phone: +1 608-571-2209; Phone Conference ID: 290861488#
Join in person:
Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
5628 Forestry Drive
Florence, WI 54121
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