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Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare snake, which may result from the Emerald Drive Culvert in Washington County.

Awards | Parks

Governor Announces Outdoor Industry Award Winners; Wisconsin State Park System Honored

Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation recently announced seven individuals and organizations as the first recipients of the newly created Wisconsin Governor’s Outdoor Industry Awards, and the Wisconsin State Park System was honored with Destination of the Year.

Recreation | Safety | Boat

Boat Responsibly This Fourth Of July Weekend

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to boat responsibly during the Fourth of July weekend by staying sober and always wearing a life jacket.

Monitoring | Recreation | Hunt

Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruffed Grouse Numbers Remain Strong

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.

Environmental Protection | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Portage County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the "incidental taking" of a rare turtle, which may result from the County Road WW – Four Mile Creek Bridge Project in Portage County.