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DNR Announces 2022 Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Varied Outlook
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its 2022 wild rice season shows another year of a varied outlook for harvesters. Based on ground and aerial surveys, this year’s manoomin (wild rice) crops appear to be relatively average across the northern part of the state.
DNR's Newest Land Managers – Goats
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a special class of new land managers working at the Brule River State Forest. Goats.
Stay Safe This Hunting Season; Sign Up For A Hunter Safety Course
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try hunting this year. To get started, sign up for a safety course, as it’s never too early for new hunters to take a hunter education course or for experienced hunters to retake it as a refresher.
Bacterial Infection Likely Cause Of Fox River And Bay of Green Bay Fish Die Off
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fish collected during the recent die-off in the Fox River and lower Green Bay waters were diagnosed with severe cases of the bacterial disease columnaris.
DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Analysis Of Shooting Range Grant Funded Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award to the Brill Area Sportsmen's Club for a 100/200-yard rifle range project in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.
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