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Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Douglas County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the East 5th Street Reconstruction Project in Douglas County.

Environmental Protection | Forest Health

DNR To Conduct Aerial Spraying For Spongy Moth Caterpillars At Three State Properties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized aerial spraying plans for its 2025 Spongy Moth Suppression Program, with maps of the five selected treatment areas available online.

Enforcement | Employment

DNR Releases Summary Of 2024 CWD Sampling Efforts

With the conclusion of the 2024 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares a summary of the year’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling efforts.

Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

Wisconsin's General Fishing Season Opens May 3

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3.

Education | Safety | News

Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts with Black Bears This Spring

As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring.