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Events | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 8-9

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the August board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations.

Construction | Dams

DNR Plans Drawdown For Cruson Slough In August 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will be conducting a full drawdown on Cruson Slough in Richland County beginning this August. The drop in water levels is necessary to prepare the site for upcoming construction and repairs slated for late summer of 2023. The project will involve rebuilding the dike and replacing the water control structure, as recommended by the DNR's annual structural inspections. 

Monitoring | Research

DNR Asks Public For Help Completing Surveys Of Deer And Game Birds

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking the public's help in collecting crucial deer and game bird management data. The data will be collected starting Aug. 1 through the Operation Deer Watch Survey and the Game Bird Brood Observations Survey.

Events | Recreation | Landowner

DNR Seeking Landowners To Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for landowners to host hunters with disabilities for the 2023 Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities.

Monitoring | Hunt

DNR Offers Unique Deer Hunting Opportunity To Assist With Research Study

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a unique hunting experience this fall at the Sandhill Wildlife Area in Babcock to help with a research study on deer density. This special permit hunt will be held on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023. Applications are due Aug. 14.