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Monitoring | Public Health | Wildlife Habitat

New Baiting And Feeding Ban In Effect For Clark and Jackson Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received notification from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). The positive detection comes from the Town of Fairchild in southeastern Eau Claire County, within 10 miles of the Clark and Jackson County borders.

Regulations | Fishing

DNR Seeking Public Input On Proposed Lake Whitefish And Electronic Reporting Rule

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing and comment period on proposed permanent rule FH-02-20 relating to lake whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan and Green Bay, and electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior commercial fishers. The virtual hearing will take place Jan. 4 at 6 p.m via Zoom.

Recreation | Adventure

2022 Public Access Lands Atlas Now Available

The 2022 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Publications and Reports | Recreation | Publications

Winter Issue Of The Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine Highlights The Wonders Of Winter

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the winter issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is now available in print and online.

Events | Public Health | Wildlife Habitat

Virtual CWD Response Plan Review Committee Meeting Dec. 14

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host the Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan Committee meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.