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Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the Winnebago Heights Development in Sauk County.

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Accepting Applications For Special Deer Hunt At Sandhill State Wildlife Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 22 for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill State Wildlife Area.

Permit | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard and terrestrial invertebrates, which may result from the W3419 OPGW and Structure Replacement Project in Monroe County.

Recreation | Safety | Hunt

DNR Urges Early Enrollment In Hunter Education

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges individuals preparing for the fall hunting seasons to enroll now in a Hunter Education course.

Recreation | ATV

Rollovers, Lack Of Safety Gear & Proper Training Contribute To Fatal ATV/UTV Crashes

With 25 lives lost in ATV/UTV crashes so far in 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is warning riders that vehicle rollovers and lack of basic safety gear and training are common factors in these often-preventable tragedies.