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Apply to Become A DNR Vehicle Registration Dealer

The Department of Natural Resources has developed an online vehicle registration portal designed for recreational vehicle dealers to process their vehicle registrations through the Go Wild system, as opposed to sending in paper applications by mail…

Apply to Become a DNR License Sales Agent

Anatomical Gifts

Under 2021 Wisconsin Act 220, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was directed to include a question on hunting, fishing and trapping license applications about whether the customer wishes to include their name as a donor of an anatomical…

Veterans Privileges

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wishes to thank our military service members who have fought for our freedoms and preserving some of Wisconsin's most precious pastime traditions. We would like to show our veterans our appreciation by…

Spring turkey bonus harvest authorization availability

using the Online Licensing Centervisiting a license sales locationRemaining harvest authorizations will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Each zone will have a designated sales date with sales starting at 10:00 a.m. and running through…

Residency requirement

In order to purchase a Wisconsin resident license, customers are required to provide proof of Wisconsin residency. Section 29.001(69) of the Wisconsin Statutes defines residency:

Professional and Occupational Licenses

First time applicants must submit their applications directly to DNR. Renewal licenses can be obtained from any license agent. Customers wishing to obtain a Nonresident Fur Dealer and Nonresident Guide license must mail the application to the…

Awarded Permit Transfers

A person authorized to purchase a license for a permit or harvest authorization issued under a cumulative preference drawing, may transfer their awarded permit or harvest authorization to another who meets the required qualifications. Transferee…

Armed Forces Privileges

Wisconsin law extends many privileges for hunting, fishing and trapping to active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Wisconsin National Guard or Reserves for both residents and nonresidents. Different sections of Wisconsin statutes authorize these…

2025 Fall Turkey Bonus Harvest Authorization availability

The drawing has been completed.  The results of the drawing are now available for customers to view online. Bonus harvest authorizations will go on sale beginning Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. Bonus harvest authorizations will be issued on…