Skip to main content

Newsroom

Search DNR News

Environmental Protection | Regulations

Incidental Take Notice For Rock County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle, which may result from the Rock County Reliability Project.

Environmental Protection |

Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin And Wisconsin DNR Team Up To Increase Pollinator Habitat In State Parks

In honor of Pollinator Week June 19-25, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) are proud to announce that seven state park properties will receive a pollinator upgrade in 2023.

Education | Monitoring | Fishing

Fish Kills Increase Due To Warming Waters

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) alerts the public that because water temperatures are heating up, anglers may notice more dead fish than usual on their favorite waterbodies. 

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Announces Results Of Successful 2023 Spring Turkey Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary totals for the 2023 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 42,439 birds this season, a 7% increase from the five-year average.

Events | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 27–28

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the June board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations.