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2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Hunt License Sales And Harvest Totals Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the conclusion of the 2025 nine-day gun deer hunt, which kicked off the holiday season in Wisconsin with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, harvest food for the table and create memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available.
DNR Merch Makes Holiday Shopping Easy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to check out its online merchandise store for their holiday gift needs. Products feature a variety of items celebrating the state’s fish, wildlife, plants, public lands and recreation traditions.
Invasive Species Council Announces Nomination Period For 22nd Annual Invasive Species Action Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the 22nd annual Invasive Species Action Awards now through Feb. 15, 2026.
Wisconsin NRB Meeting Dec. 10
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the December meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters.
Deadlines Approaching For 2026 Bear And Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
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