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An adult Trumpeter swan extends its wings.

Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Swans This Hunting Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between swans and other waterfowl this hunting season.

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 12:00

small cedar tree seedlings lined up in a field

Education | Forests

DNR Offers Free Tree Seedlings To Wisconsin Fourth Graders Ahead Of Arbor Day 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to every fourth grade student in Wisconsin as part of its annual Arbor Day tree planting program.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 12:00

Two hunters in orange hats are using a gun and binoculars to scan the area, positioned behind a log in a field.

License | Recreation | Safety | Hunt

Wisconsin’s 2025 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 22

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.

Tue, 11/04/2025 - 09:30

A person wearing surgical mask, black gloves and winter clothing holds a black bear cub in a forest.

Monitoring | Research

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 the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 13:00

Two hands hold ceramic mugs over a wooden stump, one green with an outline of the state of Wisconsin and the words "Remember, only you can prevent wildfires," and the other blue with a white nature design.

About/General | Business | About

Wisconsin DNR Launches Online Merchandise Store

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of its official online merchandise store, featuring a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions.

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 08:55

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