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DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations For Research Study

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.

Monitoring | Regulations | Hunt

DNR To Host Four Open Houses On Proposed Changes To Wisconsin’s Deer Management Units

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host four open houses in mid-November to share information about proposed changes to the state’s deer management units (DMUs). Three of these open houses will be in-person, with a fourth being entirely virtual.

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Public Health | Safety | Brownfields

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Village Of Campbellsport

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to the village of Campbellsport to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former self-service gas station.

Education | Enforcement | License | Recreation | Regulations | Safety | Hunt

Wisconsin’s 2024 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 23

It’s almost time for hunters across Wisconsin to head out for the 2024 nine-day gun deer season, opening Saturday, Nov. 23 and running through Sunday, Dec. 1. This is the latest nine-day window within which the season may occur, as established by state law.

About/General | Recreation | Facilities and Lands

Deansville And Badfish Creek Wildlife Areas Partially Closed For Wetland Restoration Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that portions of the Deansville and Badfish Creek wildlife areas will be closed this fall for wetland restoration projects.