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Incidental Take Notice For Statewide Infrastructure Projects And Rare Fish
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from transportation projects, including road, rail and trail projects across the state. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
Learn About Central Wisconsin Trout Stream Habitat Management On March 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Monday, March 10, either virtually or in person at the Waushara WWII Veterans Memorial Building in Wautoma, Wisconsin, for the final meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.
DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations
The black bear den survey season is winding down, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to submit any den locations they find across Wisconsin in order to help with ongoing black bear research.
DNR Seeking Public Input On Duck Hunting Season Zones And Splits Proposals
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting public input on the proposed 2026-2031 duck hunting season zones and splits. Highlights from the proposed season structure include duck zone options and duck season split options.
Apply For The 2025 Elk Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for the 2025 elk hunt opens March 1 and continues through May 31. This year, there will be increased opportunity within the Black River Elk Range, as both antlered and antlerless harvest authorizations will be available through the state licensing process.
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