Regulations
- News
DNR Reminds Anglers Of New Opening Day For Inland Trout Harvest Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2026-2027 inland trout season will open on April 4 and run through Oct. 15, 2026, increasing harvest opportunities throughout the state’s inland streams, springs and spring ponds.
- News
2026 Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.
- News
DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Water Condition Lists And TMDLs
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that more than 80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers recently assessed are attaining water quality standards, continuing a trend of improved surface water quality across the state.
- News
2026 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opening Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, on the Winnebago System.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agricultural Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agricultural Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agricultural Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load Agricultural Implementation Committee
The Lower Fox River Basin TMDL Agricultural Implementation Committee is a stakeholder group that addresses agricultural implementation of the Lower Fox Total Maximum Daily Load.
- News
DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In La Crosse County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in La Crosse County. The deer was a hunter-harvested adult buck and was harvested within 10 miles of both the Monroe and Vernon County borders.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing On Permanent Rule WM-06-25, Relating To Chs. NR 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 19 and 45, and the 2025 Wildlife Management Housekeeping Rule
This is a preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 030-25 (Board Order WM-06-25), which affects chs. NR 10, 11, 16, 19 and 45 relating to the 2025 Wildlife Management Housekeeping rule.