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Monitoring | Public Health | Safety | PFAS

Deer Liver PFAS Surveillance Results Now Available

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results from a statewide monitoring effort evaluating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) levels in the liver of white-tailed deer are now available. After studying the results of this sampling effort, the DNR and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are not recommending a statewide consumption advisory for PFAS in white-tailed deer liver.

About/General | Environmental Protection | Invasives

Protect Your Favorite Waterfowl Hunting Areas

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking waterfowl hunters to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species this fall.

Environmental Protection | Volunteer

Help Pollinators By Collecting Wild Common Milkweed Seedpods In Select Central Sands-Area Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers and landowners in Wood, Portage, Adams, Juneau, Waushara and Marquette counties to collect wild common milkweed seedpods to help grow habitat for native pollinators on state lands.

Education | Safety | Hunt

Deer Season Is Almost Here: Help Slow The Spread of CWD

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking deer hunters to join in the efforts to protect the state’s deer herd, especially where chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing is most needed.

Recreation | Regulations | Safety | ATV

ATV/UTV Riders: Think Smart Before You Start This Labor Day Weekend

This Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to think smart before they start by following safety best practices.