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Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Wildlife Habitat

Applications For Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Funding Due Feb. 14

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for Wild Turkey, Pheasant, and Waterfowl Stamp funding. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2025.

Financial Assistance | ATV

DNR Seeking Public Comment For ATV/UTV Mapping And Communication Grant Project Application

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment for a grant project application to support ATV/UTV mapping and communication. The application stems from new funding created through the 2023 Wisconsin Act 67.

Education | Recreation | Regulations | Hunt

DNR To Host Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries.

Recreation | Fishing

Inland Trout Early Catch And Release Season Opens Jan. 4

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that they will be able to target any of Wisconsin’s inland trout species using artificial lures only starting Jan. 4, 2025, through May 2, 2025, on designated early season trout streams.

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Celebrates Successful 2024 Elk Hunting Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates a successful elk hunting season. The state’s seventh managed elk hunt opened on Saturday, Oct. 12 and concluded today, Dec. 20.