Regulations
- Hearing/Meeting
Preliminary Public Hearing on a Statement of Scope SS 067-25 (WM-16-25(E) and WM-17-25)
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 067-25 (Board Orders WM-16-25(E) and WM-17-25), which affects ch. NR 10 relating to administering the elk hunting license application.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing On Permanent Rule NH-04-25, Relating To Chs. NR 12, 16, 19, 21, 22, 27, 40 and 45, and Amphibian and Reptile Regulations
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order NH-04-25, relating to chs. NR 12, 16, 19, 21, 22, 27, 40 and 45, and amphibian and reptile regulations.
- News
DNR Urges Caution On Early Ice Covers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages all enjoying outdoor fun this season to be extra careful on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice.
- News
Deer Hunters Are Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Late Season Opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter.
- News
This Hunting Season, Make Safety Your Top Target
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to follow safety precautions before, during and after any hunting activities this fall.
- News
Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Swans This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between swans and other waterfowl this hunting season.
- News
2025 Trapping Seasons Opening Around Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts to sustainably manage those populations.
- News
Wisconsin's 2025 Pheasant Season Opens Oct. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the general public that the 2025 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
- News
DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch For Lake Michigan And Green Bay Lake Whitefish
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing season.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch For Lake Michigan and Green Bay Lake Whitefish
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for Lake Michigan lake whitefish for the 2024 fishing season.