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Recreation | Fishing

Reminder: Get Your Sturgeon License By Oct. 31

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds those interested in sturgeon spearing that they have until Oct. 31, 2022, to purchase a license for the 2023 Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing season. The season opens Feb. 11, 2023, for Lake Winnebago and the Upriver Lakes of Butte des Morts, Winneconne and Poygan.

Environmental Protection | Air Emissions

DNR Announces Funding For Projects To Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for projects that reduce diesel emissions and improve Wisconsin’s air quality and human health. Approximately $360,000 of funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is available for projects designed to reduce emissions from eligible diesel engines across the state.

Recreation | Hunt

Who Can We Learn From? DNR To Host Final Hunting Webinar Nov. 2

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the final in a series of educational hunting webinars on Nov. 2 for members of the public new to hunting or are curious about hunting. 

Awards | Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

2023 Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest Now Open

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2023 Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest is now open. Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades enrolled in public, private, parochial or home schools in Wisconsin are eligible to participate.

Events | Public Input

DNR Postpones Oct. 24 Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Public Meeting

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the upcoming Lake Michigan Fisheries Management public meeting has been postponed.