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DNR Asks Public For Help Completing Surveys Of Deer And Game Birds

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public's help in collecting crucial deer and game bird management data. The data will be collected starting Aug. 1 through the Operation Deer Watch Survey and the Game Bird Brood Observations Survey.

Thu, 07/27/2023 - 08:21

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Events | Recreation | Landowner

DNR Seeking Landowners To Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the 2023 Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities.

Wed, 07/26/2023 - 10:00

Monitoring | Hunt

DNR Offers Unique Deer Hunting Opportunity To Assist With Research Study

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a unique hunting experience this fall at the Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock to help with a research study on deer density. This special permit hunt will be held on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023. Applications are due Aug. 14.

Wed, 07/26/2023 - 09:00

dad wearing blaze orange in the woods pointing to the sky while his wife and daughter look on

Financial Assistance | Hunt

DNR Announces Grant To Build Hunting Community

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting applications for this year’s round of funding for the Hunting Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. Funding from the grant program is used to help grow the number of hunters in Wisconsin and expand hunter activities.

Mon, 07/24/2023 - 11:00

Two young women, dressed in winter clothing, sit over a hole in the ice while waiting for a sturgeon.

Regulations | Fishing

Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Application Deadline Is Aug. 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon spearers wishing to apply for an Upriver Lakes spearing tag for the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to submit their applications by Aug. 1.

Mon, 07/24/2023 - 10:00

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