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Recreation | Fishing

The 2024 Hook And Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 7

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2024 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place on certain waters from Sept. 7 through Sept. 30.

Recreation | Safety | Hunt

Enroll In A Hunter Education Course Today

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to prepare for Wisconsin’s fall hunting seasons by taking a Hunter Education course. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get started.

Environmental Protection | Waterways

Farmers: Applying Manure? Check The Runoff Risk Advisory Forecast First

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) are reminding farmers and manure applicators to check the runoff risk advisory forecast before spreading manure this summer.

Awards | Environmental Protection | Environmental Contamination & Cleanup

DNR Awards Brownfield Grant To Milwaukee County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the DNR awarded brownfield assessment services to Milwaukee County to assist with the investigation of environmental contamination at the site of a former fuel station on 27th Street in Franklin, Wisconsin.

Monitoring | Hunt

Natural Resources Board Approves 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan and the associated administrative rule package.