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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.
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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.
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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.
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Help Maintain A Healthy Herd This Season: Avoid Baiting And Feeding Deer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help keep the state's deer herd healthy by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect.
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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.