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Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Elk This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.
DNR Downtown Madison Service Center Will Close Sept. 30
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that with the sale of the GEF2 building in downtown Madison, the DNR’s central office located within the building will close to the public on Sept. 30, 2026.
DNR Magazine Highlights Wisconsin’s Only Urban State Forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the fall issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available, packed with interesting stories and helpful information to make the most of autumn in Wisconsin.
Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons To Open Sept. 12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters that the archery and crossbow seasons open this Saturday, Sept. 12, and run through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027. (*Archery/crossbow seasons will continue through Jan. 31, 2027 in select Metro subunits and select Farmland Zone counties.)
The 2026 Hook And Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 5
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will be open on certain waters from Sept. 5 through Sept. 30, 2026.