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Environmental Protection | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer Harvested In Buffalo County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Buffalo County in the town of Lincoln. The deer was a hunter harvested 2-year-old doe and is the first confirmed wild deer CWD-positive detection in Buffalo County.

Recreation | Parks

Celebrate Outdoors This Winter With Candlelight Events

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events kick off on Jan. 7, 2023 and are scheduled at different locations through Feb. 25, 2023.

About/General | Fishing

Inland Trout Catch And Release Season Opens Jan. 7, 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the early inland streams catch and release season for trout will open on Jan. 7, 2023 and run until May 5, 2023.

About/General | Outdoor Recreation

Southern Goose Zone Holiday Hunt Now Open

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds goose hunters that the goose season is again open in the Southern Goose Zone. This opportunity will remain open until Jan. 3, 2023.

Events | Public Input

Potawatomi Tower Public Information Session

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a public information session on the Potawatomi Tower at Potawatomi State Park in Sturgeon Bay. The DNR will share the next steps for the Potawatomi Tower project.