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Incidental Take Notice For Columbia, Marquette And Waushara Counties

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 ATC Grid Forward – Central Wisconsin Soil Boring Project in Columbia, Marquette and Waushara counties.

Recreation | Safety | ATV

ATV And UTV Safety Is A Must For Children This Summer

With thousands of children and teens across Wisconsin gearing up for outdoor adventures this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges families to take ATV and UTV safety seriously.

Monitoring | Publications and Reports | Hunt

Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare frog, which may result from the Xcel Energy W3444 Structure Replacement project in La Crosse County.

Publications and Reports | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2025 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting and trapping outlook for a variety of popular game species.