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DNR Proposes Point Beach State Forest Master Plan Variance To Designate 3.3 Miles Of Equestrian Trail
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing a variance to the Point Beach State Forest Master Plan to designate a pilot equestrian trail at the property.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Fall Migratory Game Bird Hunting Season Structure
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host three public hearings to present information on the proposed 2022 migratory game bird season and gather public input on the structure of the season. The public hearings will be held via Zoom starting at 7 p.m. on March 8-10.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment now through May 31, 2022, on the state's draft Walleye Management Plan.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer Harvested In Vilas County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Lincoln in Vilas County. This is the first confirmed wild positive case of CWD in Vilas County.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Proposed Lake Whitefish And Electronic Reporting Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing and comment period on proposed permanent rule FH-02-20 relating to lake whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan and Green Bay, and electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior commercial fishers. The virtual hearing will take place Jan. 4 at 6 p.m via Zoom.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On ATV and UTV Trail Guidelines
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on the draft ATV and UTV trail guidelines that are intended to promote statewide consistency in how trails are planned, designed and constructed.
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Make Safety Your #1 Target This Gun Deer Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to make safety their number one target as they head out into the field this gun deer season.
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Hunters Are Reminded To Help Slow The Spread Of CWD
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding hunters and the public that they can help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by following baiting and feeding regulations.
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Fall 2021 Wolf Hunt Update
Following a circuit court’s ruling enjoining the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from implementing the wolf harvest law, the DNR today announced that licenses have not been issued to state hunters and trappers for the Fall 2021 wolf hunt.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Economic Impacts Of Proposed Whitefish And Electronic Reporting Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the economic impacts of a proposed permanent rule relating to whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan (including Green Bay), and electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior commercial fishers. Comments will be accepted until Nov. 11.