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Cast Your Line During Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 16-17

Grab your gear and get fishing Jan. 16-17 during the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Winter Free Fishing Weekend. This event is a great time to discover the fun and excitement of winter fishing without a license or trout stamp.

Public Health | Recreation | Fishing

2021 Sturgeon Spearing Season Updates

Every year, thousands flock to Lake Winnebago and Upriver Lakes to participate in the sturgeon spearing tradition. With the 2021 sturgeon spearing season fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds both seasoned pros and first-timers that there are some important changes to this year’s registration process.

About/General | Financial Assistance | Monitoring | Public Health | Reference | Regulations | Safety | Drinking Water

Environmental Review Of The City Of Baraboo Project For The Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

The City of Baraboo is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The project primarily includes the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Baraboo.

About/General | Monitoring | Public Health | Hunt

DNR Confirms CWD Detected In Shawano County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Germania in southwestern Shawano County, within 10 miles of Waupaca County. As required by state law, the DNR will renew the baiting and feeding bans in Shawano and Waupaca counties.

About/General | Monitoring | Regulations | Fishing

Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan For Calumet, Fond Du Lac, Outagamie And Winnebago Counties Virtual Public Meeting Jan. 26

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan for Calumet, Fond du Lac, Outagamie and Winnebago counties.