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2024 Gun Deer Hunt License Sales And Harvest Totals Now Available

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the conclusion of the 2024 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.

Environmental Protection | Fishing

DNR Launches Brook Trout Reserves Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the implementation of the Brook Trout Reserves program, a new initiative to protect Wisconsin’s native brook trout populations from changing environmental conditions.

Construction | Environmental Protection | Public Input

Incidental Take Notice For Wind Energy And Cave Bats

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a broad incidental take permit/authorization for the incidental taking of rare cave bats, which may occur as a result of wind turbines throughout Wisconsin as well as adjusting the cave bat maternity roost period.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

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

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

Awards | Invasives

Invasive Species Council Announces Nominations Now Open For 21st 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 21st annual Invasive Species Action Awards now through Feb. 16, 2025.