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DNR Confirms Cougar Killed In Buffalo County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the fatal shooting of a cougar in Buffalo County. The incident was reported to the DNR’s Violation Hotline on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Construction | Endangered Resources

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and lizard, which may result from the US 51 – Tomlinson to Ontario project in Columbia County. 

Awards | Recycling

DNR Celebrates Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Award Winners On America Recycles Day

In honor of America Recycles Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the winners of the 2023 Wisconsin Recycling Excellence Awards.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Kewaskum Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the village of Kewaskum is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve its public drinking water system.

License | Monitoring | Recreation | Regulations | Hunt

2023 Bear Season Results Show Drop In Total Harvest And Hunter Success Rates

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2023 bear season. The 2023 bear season harvest is well below the recent annual average of approximately 4,000 harvested bears, representing the lowest yearly bear harvest since 2008.