Hearings and Meetings Calendar
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April 2026
Thursday
April
23
2026 Bear Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: 04/23/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kevin Brown, Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov
Details
The DNR Bear Advisory Committee, a diverse group representing government agencies, non-governmental organizations, tribal interests and conservation groups, meets to discuss issues relating to bear management. The committee advises the DNR Wildlife Leadership Team on a variety of topics, such as hunting regulations, conflict management, surveys and research priorities.
The Wisconsin DNR's Bear Advisory Committee intends to discuss:
DNR budget update
Administrative rule housekeeping update
Committee work planning
Bear education and outreach updates
Bear tooth submission and hunter checklist cards
Wolf conflicts with hunting dogs
If any member of the public would like to submit a comment to be heard at the meeting, please send written comments to Kevin.Brown@wisconsin.gov by April 22, 2026.
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2026-04-23T09:30:00 - 2026-04-23T12:30:00
Thursday
April
23
Green Lake Farmland Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/23/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Green Lake Government Center, 571 County Road A
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Green Lake Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
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2026-04-23T18:00:00 - 2026-04-23T21:00:00
Thursday
April
23
Unit 111 Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/23/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: In-Person; See Details for Information
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Unit 111 Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
The meeting will take place at:
Exeland Rod and Gun Club,
N Elm Park Drive,
Exeland, WI 54835
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2026-04-23T18:00:00 - 2026-04-23T21:00:00
Thursday
April
23
Vernon Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/23/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center, S3661 S. 131
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Vernon Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
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2026-04-23T18:00:00 - 2026-04-23T21:00:00
Thursday
April
23
Dodge Farmland Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/23/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, N7725 Hwy. 28
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Dodge Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
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2026-04-23T19:00:00 - 2026-04-23T21:00:00
Thursday
April
23
Iowa Farmland Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/23/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Dodgeville DNR Satellite Center, 1500 N. Johns St.
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Iowa Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
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2026-04-23T19:00:00 - 2026-04-23T21:00:00
Thursday
April
23
Chippewa Farmland Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/23/2026
End Date: 04/23/2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Chippewa County Court House, 711 N. Bridge St.
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Chippewa Farmland Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Meets in room 003.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
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2026-04-23T19:00:00 - 2026-04-23T21:00:00
Friday
April
24
Nonmotorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/24/2026
End Date: 04/24/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person & Virtual Options; See Details for Information
Contact
Sarah Bolser, Sarah.Bolser@wisconsin.gov or 608-228-5172
Details
The Nonmotorized Recreation & Transportation Trails Council Quarterly meeting.
The council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature, governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to nonmotorized recreation and transportation trails, including trail planning, acquisition, development, maintenance and management.
Join this meeting in person at:
Wisconsin Healthy Communities Summit
Hilton Gardens Inn
151401 County Road NN
Wausau, WI 54401
Join virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Meeting ID: 228 164 755 534 56; Passcode: oi3Jt7gB
Join by phone: 608-571-2209; Conference ID: 311 235 098#
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2026-04-24T13:00:00 - 2026-04-24T15:00:00
Monday
April
27
DNR Informational Hearing For The Lake Pepin Total Maximum Daily Load Study
Start Date: 04/27/2026
End Date: 04/27/2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Virtual
Contact
Kevin Kirsch, Kevin.Kirsch@wisconsin.gov
Details
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is conducting a public informational hearing to provide an overview and receive comments on the “The Lake Pepin TMDL: Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus” (TMDL Study). The public informational hearing will be held via Zoom and will be recorded.
Register online via Zoom to attend.
A copy of the draft TMDL Study for the public hearing is available for review on the DNR's TMDLs in Development webpage. The public informational hearing will include a presentation outlining the TMDL Study and discuss implementation planning and monitoring considerations. Written comments will be accepted through May 15, 2026.
Written comments can be submitted via mail or email:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Attn: Kevin Kirsch
101 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7921
Madison, WI 53707-7921
Kevin.Kirsch@wisconsin.gov
Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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2026-04-27T13:00:00 - 2026-04-27T15:00:00
Monday
April
27
Portage Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council Meeting
Start Date: 04/27/2026
End Date: 04/27/2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - End of Agenda
Location: Portage County Annex, 1462 Strongs Ave.
Contact
Ryan Haffele, Ryan.Haffele@wisconsin.gov or 715-928-0470
Details
Join the Portage Farmland Unit Citizen Deer Advisory Council meeting to be a part of the conversations on this year’s holiday hunts, extended archery seasons and antlerless deer quotas.
The Citizen Deer Advisory Council will review public input and make its recommendations for the 2026 deer hunting seasons, including recommendations on the holiday hunt, extended archery season and antlerless deer quotas for public and private land.
Learn more about Citizen Deer Advisory Councils.
Published on
2026-04-27T18:00:00 - 2026-04-27T21:00:00
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