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Invasive Species Council Announces Nominations Open For 20th Annual Invader Crusader Awards

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nominations are now open for the 20th annual Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Invader Crusaders Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 18, 2024.

License | Recreation | Registration | Regulations | Safety | Hunt

Plenty Of Time Left To Harvest Deer In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters across the state that additional deer harvest opportunities are available this fall and winter. Opportunities include:   Muzzleloader season – Nov. 27 – Dec. 6 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec. 7-10 Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt – Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2024, in select Farmland Zone units

Environmental Protection | Public Health | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The Village Of Rib Lake Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

​​​​​​​The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Rib Lake is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.

License | Hunt

Black Bear Harvest Authorization Applications Due Dec. 10

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds black bear hunters that applications for the 2024 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2023.

Education | Safety | Lakes

Practice Ice Safety On All Waterbodies This Winter

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice.