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The 2025 Hook And Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 6
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will be open on certain waters from Sept. 6 through Sept. 30, 2025.
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Get Ready For Hunting Seasons Opening In September
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin’s wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.
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2025 Bear Hunting Season Opens Sept. 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 bear hunting season opens on Wednesday, Sept. 3. With diligent scouting and preparation efforts, bear hunters should expect another year of quality bear hunting this fall.
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Incidental Take Notice For Adams County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare lizard, which may result from the Sand Valley Outpost Golf Course in Adams County.
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Northern Zone Smallmouth Bass Harvest Season Opens June 21
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2025-2026 smallmouth bass fishing season will open in the Northern Bass Management Zone on June 21, 2025, and run through March 1, 2026.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Beaver Management Plan Committee
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the Beaver Management Plan Committee (BMPC). Applications will be accepted until June 20.
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DNR Reminds Hunters To Apply For A 2025 Elk Hunting License By May 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31, 2025 to apply for a chance at a 2025 elk hunting license.
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Northern Zone Musky Season Opens May 24
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2025 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 24 and runs through Dec. 31, 2025.
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Wisconsin DNR Highlights Air Quality Progress And Ongoing Hurdles During Clean Air Month
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recognizes Clean Air Month every May, emphasizing the importance of clean air and the impact it has on our health and environment.
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Two Online Aquatic Animal Dealers Convicted In Eight Wisconsin Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced two national online suppliers of aquatic animals have been convicted in multiple Wisconsin county circuit courts for ignoring warnings from the DNR and repeatedly shipping illegal invasive species to schools, residents and businesses.