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Stay Safe This Hunting Season; Sign Up For A Hunter Safety Course

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try hunting this year. To get started, sign up for a safety course, as it’s never too early for new hunters to take a hunter education course or for experienced hunters to retake it as a refresher.

Monitoring | Fishing

Bacterial Infection Likely Cause Of Fox River And Bay of Green Bay Fish Die Off

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fish collected during the recent die-off in the Fox River and lower Green Bay waters were diagnosed with severe cases of the bacterial disease columnaris.

Financial Assistance | Recreation | Environmental Impact Analysis

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Analysis Of Shooting Range Grant Funded Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award to the Brill Area Sportsmen's Club for a 100/200-yard rifle range project in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin.

Safety | Hunt

Avoid Ash Trees When Placing Deer Stands

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer season as they start scouting properties.

Monitoring | Fishing

DNR Investigating Fish Kill In Isabelle Creek

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is assisting with the investigation of a fish kill.