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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Chippewa County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 1-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detected in Chippewa County. The deer was harvested within 10 miles of the Barron and Dunn County borders.
Experience Winter In A New Light At A DNR Candlelight Hike
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state.
Visit Bald Eagle Watching Days In Sauk Prairie Jan. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
Learn About Fisheries Management In Northeast Wisconsin At Upcoming DNR Public Meetings
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a series of informational meetings across the state’s northeast region to educate anglers on various fisheries management and habitat topics.
OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing without a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp.
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