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Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Regulations | Wildlife Habitat

Help Wisconsin’s Threatened Bat Species

As bats return to summer roost sites from winter hibernation, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to remove bats safely and humanely.

Monitoring | Invasives

Paddlers, Hikers & Gardeners: Report Showy Yellow Flowers Of Invasive Plant

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on gardeners, paddlers and hikers to keep an eye out for and report lesser celandine, an aggressive invasive plant whose showy yellow flowers are visible now.

About/General | Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

General Fishing Season Opens May 1

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2021-2022 fishing season will open May 1, without any changes to season dates. All regulations and license requirements still apply.

Permit | Recreation | Regulations | OHM

Off-Highway Motorcycle Trail Passes Now Available For Non-Residents

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that off-highway motorcycle trail passes are now available for non-residents to purchase.

Recreation | Fishing

More Fishing Tournaments Using Immediate Release Method

It’s the start of fishing tournament season, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds tournament organizers that an immediate release method can be used for competitive fishing events.