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DNR To Host Open Houses At Fish Hatcheries And Spawning Facilities Across The State

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish spawning facilities and two fish hatcheries. Over the coming weeks, the DNR will host open houses at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery, Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery.

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 09:00

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Public Health | Environmental Contamination & Cleanup

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill In Taylor County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a recently reported manure spill in Taylor County. The spill impacted Trappers Creek, a tributary to the Black River, with dead fish observed in the creek.

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 17:03

Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

The 2025 Hook And Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 6

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will be open on certain waters from Sept. 6 through Sept. 30, 2025.

Fri, 09/05/2025 - 10:00

A map showing two shaded regions in the Bay of Green Bay, one red and one orange, corresponding to different consumption advice. A key titled "Duck Consumption Advisory" shows the specific consumption advice for each shaded region.

Monitoring | Public Health | Hunt

DNR And DHS Issue New PFAS-Based Consumption Advisory For Ducks Harvested On Green Bay

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new consumption advisory for mallards and wood ducks harvested on Green Bay due to the contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 09:30

Map showing a consumption advisory for fish and deer in Oneida County. The map shows a do not eat advisory for fish from the Moen Chain of Lakes. It also indicates that deer muscle (venison) is safe at one meal per month and liver should not be eaten.

Monitoring | Public Health | News

DNR And DHS Issue New PFAS-Based Consumption Advisories For Fish And Deer Near Town Of Stella And Surrounding Waterbodies In Oneida County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced new deer and fish consumption advisories for the Town of Stella and nearby waterbodies due to the contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 09:00

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