Regulations
- Event
Intro to Hunting Regulations
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Join DNR Conservation Wardens for an introductory presentation on how to hunt safely and legally in Wisconsin. Topics will include hunting licenses, game species, season dates, shooting hours, bag limits, hunting safety and more. The session will…
- Hearing/Meeting
St. Louis River Walleye Meeting
The DNR Lake Superior Fisheries Management Team will hold an informational public meeting ahead of the walleye season opener on the St. Louis River.
- News
2024 Spring Turkey Season Opens April 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds turkey hunters that the 2024 spring turkey season opens on April 17. The 2024 spring turkey season will run from April 17 through May 28 and includes six, seven-day periods running Wednesday through the following Tuesday. All seven turkey management zones will be open for hunting.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on emergency rule FR-06-23(E), to revise ch. NR 47, relating to Federal funding for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
This is a public hearing on an emergency rule FR-06-23(E) to revise ch. NR 47, relating to Federal funding for the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
This is a public meeting of the Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board.
- News
Northern Zone River Otter Trapping Season Closing Early
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the closure of the river otter trapping season in the Northern Zone effective April 1, 2024, at midnight. Trappers are projected to reach the statewide harvest quota of 2,500 river otters within the next week.
- News
DNR Publishes New Fishing Regulations For The 2024 – 2025 Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the 2024 – 2025 Guide To Wisconsin’s Fishing Regulations is now available online. These regulations, which include changes to walleye/sauger bag limits on inland waters and new registration rules for small tournaments, will go into effect on April 1, 2024.
- Hearing/Meeting
Furbearer Advisory Committee Meeting
This is a public meeting of the Furbearer Advisory Committee, which addresses policy and technical topics relevant to the Wisconsin DNR furbearer program.
- Hearing/Meeting
Small Business Environmental Council Meeting
The Small Business Environmental Council will discuss different rule packages impacting small businesses, hear about grant programs through BIL or IRA available to businesses and receive updates on staff projects.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
This is a public meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.