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A red lighthouse sits on the point of a rocky pier under a blue and purple sky filled with storm clouds and lightning.

Publications and Reports | Recreation | Great Lakes

DNR Now Accepting Entries For Great Waters Photo Contest And Writing Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting entries for the 18th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project now through April 1, 2026. Top photographs and writing submissions will be included in the next Wisconsin’s Great Waters Calendar.

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:00

About/General | Events | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Feb. 25

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the February meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 16:28

A person in an orange safety vest stands at the front of a room, gesturing towards a board with the name "Bill Cook Chapter Izaak Walton League of America." Several people are seated, one with a hand raised. A pair of rifles is mounted on the board.

Education | Hunt

DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach Hunters Of All Experience Levels

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 09:00

Before (top) and after (bottom) photos of the road/stream crossing on the North Branch Beaver Creek that was completed using Surface Water Grant funding.

Environmental Protection | Water Use

DNR Awards 2026 Surface Water Grants

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced approximately $6 million in grant funding to lake organizations, nonprofit organizations and municipal and county governments throughout Wisconsin.

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 10:00

Two young women, dressed in winter clothing, sit over a hole in the ice while waiting for a sturgeon.

Education | Regulations | Fishing

2026 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 14

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opening Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, on the Winnebago System.

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 09:00

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