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Hunters: Help Your Fellow Wisconsinites Experiencing Food Insecurity By Participating In Deer Donation Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state.

License | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Publishes Preliminary 2025 Bear Season Results

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season. This fall, bear hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season, placing this season on par with the five-year average of about 3,800 bears annually.

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Brownfields

DNR Awards Brownfield Grants To Douglas County, City Of Evansville And Kenosha County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it has awarded brownfield assessment services to Douglas and Kenosha counties and the city of Evansville to assist with investigating potential contamination.

Environmental Protection | Safety | Forest Fire

As Leaves Fall, Wisconsin Wildfire Danger Increases

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks the public to check fire danger before conducting outdoor burning activities, as the fall fire season is underway.

Industry | Green Tier

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Green Tier Application For Inland Packaging

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests public comments on the two Green Tier applications for Inland Label & Marketing Services, LLC (Inland). The applications cover Inland’s Neenah and La Crosse facilities, respectively. If accepted, the proposal would allow the facilities to join Tier 1 of the Green Tier program.