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DNR Seeking Data On Water Quality Of Lakes, Streams And Rivers

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking data on the water quality of lakes, streams and rivers in our state. Every two years, the DNR requests Wisconsinites and interested groups submit their biological, chemical and physical surface water data. 

About/General | Education | Hunt

Wisconsin DNR Announces Wolf Season Begins Nov. 6, 2021

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the official wolf season will begin Nov. 6, 2021.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will delist gray wolves from the federal list of endangered species on Jan. 4, 2021, returning management authority to the lower 48 states and tribes.

About/General | Education | Events | Recreation | Hunt

Black Bear Permits And Spring Wild Turkey Harvest Authorizations Application Deadline Dec. 10

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds black bear and wild turkey hunters the 2021 season application deadline is before midnight on Dec. 10, 2020.

About/General | Safety | Snowmobile

DNR Reminds Snowmobilers To Ride Responsibly

With winter fast approaching, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding snowmobilers to ride safely.

About/General | Environmental Protection | Recreation | Forest Management

Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Reaches $1 Million

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reached a major milestone of a $1 million endowment fund that provides permanent funding for habitat management projects on land owned or managed by the agency.