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Safety | Boat

Boaters: Wear A Life Jacket This Fall

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all boaters to prioritize safety this fall, especially when boating in cold water conditions.

Education | Recreation | Safety | Hunt

DNR Reminds Waterfowl Hunters To Boat And Hunt Safely

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead of the Northern Zone duck opener Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Southern Zone duck opener Saturday, Oct. 4.

Events | Recreation | Fishing

DNR To Host Open House At Governor Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery Sept. 27

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host an open house event at the Governor Tommy G. Thompson Fish Hatchery in Spooner on Saturday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m.

Financial Assistance | Recreation | Wildlife Habitat

Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Hits $3 Million

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) today announced that the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund has hit a new milestone: $3 million – an exciting win to celebrate on National Public Lands Day.

Reference | Hunt

How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and management in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD is testing your harvested deer, and testing is available statewide.