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DNR Conservation Biologist Receives National Lifetime Achievement Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that Conservation Biologist Thomas Meyer was awarded the national George B. Fell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Natural Areas Association (NAA) for his career-long efforts to build and advocate for Wisconsin's State Natural Areas (SNA) program.
DNR Pheasant Stocking Increases Hunting Opportunities This Holiday Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) take announced the department will stock pheasant at 25 state properties in central and southern Wisconsin during the week of Dec. 19 to increase hunting opportunities throughout the holiday season.
Proposed Revision to the No And Low Impact Broad Incidental Take Permit And Authorization
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to revise the Broad Incidental Take Permit and Authorization for No and Low Impact Activities. A number of activities that have no or low impact on endangered or threatened plants and animals are covered by this broad incidental take permit and authorization. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species’ overall population at risk.
Public Review And Comment Period For Proposed Wolf Management Plan Extended
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced an extension to the public review and comment period for the draft Wolf Management Plan. The review period is extended until Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
DNR Asks Public To Report Mudpuppy Observations
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to report any observations of mudpuppies they may accidentally catch while fishing this winter. Data collected from these sightings will help determine the distribution and range of the species statewide.
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