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Wisconsin’s 2024 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 23

It’s almost time for hunters across Wisconsin to head out for the 2024 nine-day gun deer season, opening Saturday, Nov. 23 and running through Sunday, Dec. 1. This is the latest nine-day window within which the season may occur, as established by state law.

About/General | Recreation | Facilities and Lands

Deansville And Badfish Creek Wildlife Areas Partially Closed For Wetland Restoration Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that portions of the Deansville and Badfish Creek wildlife areas will be closed this fall for wetland restoration projects.

Environmental Protection | Financial Assistance | Recreation | Wildlife Habitat

Grants From Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Will Help Support Habitat Projects In Calumet, Dane, Florence, Sauk And Vilas Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) encourage hunters purchasing their licenses to consider donating to the Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund, which helps fund conservation projects around the state.

Recreation | Hunt

Prepare For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In November

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and trappers to prepare for the opening of hunting and trapping seasons in November.

Environmental Protection | Monitoring | Invasives

Invasive Carp Detected In The Lower Chippewa And Lower Black Rivers

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that silver carp, an invasive species, have been detected in portions of the lower Chippewa River and lower Black River in western Wisconsin.