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DNR Releases Summary Of 2024 CWD Sampling Efforts

With the conclusion of the 2024 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares a summary of the year’s Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling efforts.

Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

Wisconsin's General Fishing Season Opens May 3

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025-2026 general inland fishing season will open statewide Saturday, May 3.

Education | Safety | News

Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts with Black Bears This Spring

As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring.

Monitoring | Safety | Public Input

DNR Seeking Tips On Illegal Elk Shooting

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County.

Construction | Boat

Camp Lake Boat Launch Closed For Improvements April 21-25

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a temporary closure of the Camp Lake boat launch at 27700 113th St., in the town of Trevor in Kenosha County.