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From Survivor To Mama: Whooping Crane Endured One Of Wisconsin's Harshest Winters To Hatch A Happy Milestone

A female whooping crane that made history as the first of its kind known to survive a Wisconsin winter has once again flown into the record books.

Monitoring | Public Health | Hunt

More Hunters And Organizations Encouraged To Join The Fight Against Chronic Wasting Disease

No one cares more about Wisconsin deer than Wisconsin hunters, which is why for the past two years, individuals and organizations around the state have partnered with the Department of Natural Resources to place more chronic wasting disease (CWD) self-service kiosks and carcass disposal dumpsters for hunters to help monitor and slow the spread of CWD.

Enforcement | Environmental Protection | Legal

First-Ever Invasive Carp State Case: DNR Investigation Shows Illegal Sales In Madison

A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville is facing state charges alleging illegal sales of Asian carp, Wisconsin’s most prominent and highly destructive invasive species, to a Madison food mart following a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources investigation prompted by a citizen complaint. 

About/General | Public Health | Water Use

Environmental Review Of The City of Manitowoc Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

The City of Manitowoc is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in their public drinking water system. The project includes the extension of new water mains to allow multiple properties to obtain potable drinking water.

Publications and Reports | Hunt

Wisconsin DNR Debuts New Hunting Regulations Pamphlet

Hunters checking out the regulations before heading into the field might notice something a little different this year. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has combined its hunting regulations into one convenient document.