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Regulations | Hunt

Fall 2021 Wolf Hunt Update

Following a circuit court’s ruling enjoining the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from implementing the wolf harvest law, the DNR today announced that licenses have not been issued to state hunters and trappers for the Fall 2021 wolf hunt.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

2021 Bear Season Shows Return To Recent Harvest Average

Early results from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) show hunters harvested 3,802 bears during the 2021 black bear season, a decrease from the 4,306 taken last year.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Fishing

DNR Working With Multiple Agencies To Remove Invasive Carp From Mississippi River Oct. 25-29

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) alongside neighboring state and federal agencies are conducting an intensive invasive carp removal effort in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse Oct. 25-29.

Education | Recreation | Hunt

Learn To Hunt With The DNR’s Mentored Hunting Program

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone interested in giving hunting a try to consider purchasing a mentored hunting license.

About/General | Financial Assistance | Endangered Resources

DNR Offering $25 Rebate On Endangered Resources License Plates

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Bat Week Oct. 24-31 by offering a $25 rebate on new purchases of the Endangered Resources license plate now through Dec. 31, 2021.