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Environmental Protection | Forests

Celebrate Rural And Urban Forests During Forest Appreciation Week

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proud to join communities, organizations and individuals throughout the state in celebrating trees and forests during Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from April 21 to Arbor Day (April 25) and includes Earth Day (April 22).

Recreation | Hunt

2025 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 16

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2025 spring turkey season opens on Wednesday, April 16.

Monitoring | Regulations | Public Input

DNR Accepting Applications For Wolf Advisory Committee

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee (WAC). Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 4, at 11:59 p.m.

Awards | Staff

DNR Natural Resources Board Honor Awarded To Shaili Pfeiffer

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Shaili Pfeiffer, Natural Resources Staff Specialist in the Water Use Section, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Rebecca Wallace Award. Pfeiffer received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Environmental Protection | Endangered Resources

Give To Wisconsin's Endangered Resources Fund This Tax Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages nature lovers to give to the Endangered Resources Fund on their Wisconsin income tax form. The fund has helped the DNR conserve hundreds of species in Wisconsin.