Regulations
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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…
- News
DNR Announces New Statewide Detrimental Species Possession And Bag Limit
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced that the Natural Resources Board has approved a new permanent rule, effective as of Nov. 1, 2026, changing the possession and bag limit for round gobies and other detrimental fish species on waters of the state.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent and emergency rule to revise NR 10, establishing the 2026-2030 migratory bird season framework and regulations.
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule WM-14-25 and its associated emergency rule WM-13-25 (E). Both rules revise NR 10 and are relating to establishing the 2026-2030 migratory bird…
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing for proposed permanent rule revising NR 10, elk hunting license applications
The Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 10, relating to the administering the elk hunting license application. The department is proposing to conduct a separate…
- News
DNR To Host Lake Superior Fisheries Management Meeting Oct. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. to discuss the recommended lake trout quota for WI-2 at the Vaughn Public Library Community Room (502 Main St. W) in Ashland, Wisconsin.
- News
DNR Encourages The Public To Source Local Firewood This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges Wisconsinites and state visitors to think twice before giving invasive species or harmful hitchhikers a ride in their firewood this fall.
- News
DNR Shares Deer Herd Health Reminders And Updates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD is testing your harvested deer.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Lake Trout Quota
We are hosing a public meeting on Thursday Oct. 15, 2026 to discuss the updated lake trout quota for Lake Superior.
- News
Get Ready For The 2026 Waterfowl Hunting Seasons
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.
- News
DNR Reminds Hunters To Boat And Hunt Safely This Waterfowl Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water this fall.