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Monitoring | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Menominee County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Menominee County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 2-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detected in Menominee County. The deer was harvested within 10 miles of the Oconto and Shawano County borders.

Business | Environmental Protection | Green Tier

DNR's Green Tier Program Welcomes Three New Legacy Communities

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the end of another successful year for the Green Tier Legacy Communities charter with three new members.

Safety | Drinking Water

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

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Arlington is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.

Education | Reference | Regulations | Fishing

DNR Reminds Anglers That Musky Season Closes Statewide Dec. 31

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2024 open water musky fishing season will close statewide on Dec. 31. Anglers are also reminded that musky may not be targeted through the ice at any time.

Environmental Protection | Facilities and Lands

DNR Extending Incidental Take Public Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is extending the public notice period for the proposed Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for Wind Energy and Cave Bats.