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Permit | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Dane County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare moth, which may result from the Greene Prairie Boardwalk project in Dane County.

Education | Events | Recreation | Hunt

Pass Along Tradition: Don’t Miss Wisconsin’s Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 11-12

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages experienced hunters to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the next generation during Wisconsin’s annual youth deer hunt. The 2025 youth deer hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 12.

Environmental Protection | Waterways

Healthy Lakes And Rivers Initiative Celebrates 10 Years

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating a milestone year for the statewide Healthy Lakes & Rivers (HLR) initiative: 10 years of helping to protect Wisconsin’s waters.

Maps | State Natural Areas

DNR Releases Biennial Habitat Work Plan, Highlighting Work Across The State

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the 2026-27 Biennial Habitat Work Plan, highlighting the DNR’s first comprehensive compilation of the agency’s proposed habitat work for fiscal years 26-27.

Events | Volunteer

DNR Celebrates Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 27

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s public lands Saturday, Sept. 27 in honor of National Public Lands Day.