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Recreation | Fishing

Inland Trout Fishing Season Closes Oct. 15

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2022 general inland trout and salmon fishing season will close Oct. 15.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Blue Mounds Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Blue Mounds is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system. The project includes the construction of a new booster station, electronics and structure in the village of Blue Mounds.

Recreation | Safety | Regulations

DNR Rule Change Directs Target Shooters In Columbia County To Designated Ranges

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all hunters and sport shooters preparing for the fall hunting seasons of a recent rule change that will impact target shooting within Columbia County.

Recreation | Parks

Building A Diverse Workforce For The Future Of Conservation

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wrapped up a successful 2022 summer field season thanks to more than 35 interns within the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

2021-2022 Winter Wolf Survey Results & Wolf Management Plan Update

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2021-2022 overwinter number of pack-associated wolves is estimated between 812 and 1,193 within the pack-occupied range, with the most likely estimate being 972 wolves in a total number of packs estimated to be between 243 – 352 packs, with a most likely value of 288 packs. The complete 2022 annual wolf monitoring report will be available on the DNR’s Wildlife Habitat webpage once ready.