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Recreation | Hunt

2026 Bear Season Wraps Up

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced preliminary results for the 2026 bear season.

Recreation | Hunt

Prepare For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In November

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and trappers to prepare for the opening of hunting and trapping seasons in November.

Monitoring | Public Health | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Marinette County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Marinette County near Peshtigo.

About/General | Public Input

Submit A Resolution To The Wisconsin Conservation Congress For 2027 Spring Hearings

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds Wisconsin residents to submit ideas as proposed resolutions through Monday, Feb. 8, 2027 at midnight. The Wisconsin Conservation Congress is an independent organization of citizens that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the DNR on how to responsibly manage Wisconsin’s natural resources.

Reference | Fishing

Deadline To Purchase Sturgeon Spearing Licenses Approaches

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2027 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31, 2026, as the 2027 Winnebago lake sturgeon spearing season is right around the corner.