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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Water Condition Lists

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that more than 80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers recently assessed are healthy, continuing a trend of improved surface water quality across the state.

Environmental Protection | Events | Monitoring | Volunteer

Collaborative Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Reveals New Discoveries

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners monitored more than 1,000 locations and documented over 150 new populations of aquatic invasive species in 2020.

Recreation | Safety | Hunt

DNR Urges Hunters To Use Treestand Harnesses This Fall

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds those participating in the upcoming deer hunting season to use treestands safely.

License | Registration | Hunt

2021 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 16

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16 online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations.

Environmental Protection | Events | Monitoring | Volunteer

Join Statewide Search For Aquatic Invasive Species Aug. 21

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites water enthusiasts to help protect Wisconsin’s rivers, lakes, and wetlands by joining the statewide search for aquatic invasive species for Snapshot Day on Aug. 21, 2021.