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2024 Ice Shanty Removal Dates Approaching
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that ice shanty removal deadlines are approaching.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council To Host Information Sessions On Invasive Species Identification, Classification And Control
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council will host a series of virtual information sessions regarding proposed revisions to the state’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (ch. NR 40, Wis. Adm. Code).
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DNR To Hold Public Hearing On Fish Refuge Establishment Rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it will host a public hearing on an emergency and proposed permanent rule to establish fish refuges in Milwaukee, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties. This proposed rule would also establish a statewide mechanism for implementing temporary fish refuges.
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DNR To Host CWD Public Meeting In Jackson County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Village Of Ellsworth Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the village of Ellsworth is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.
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Plenty Of Time Left To Harvest Deer In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters across the state that additional deer harvest opportunities are available this fall and winter. Opportunities include: Muzzleloader season – Nov. 27 – Dec. 6 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec. 7-10 Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt – Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2024, in select Farmland Zone units
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Lake Trout Season For Lake Superior Opens Dec. 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the opening of Lake Superior’s lake trout season is Dec. 1. The season runs until Sept. 30, 2024 or until the harvest cap is met.
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2023 Bear Season Results Show Drop In Total Harvest And Hunter Success Rates
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2023 bear season. The 2023 bear season harvest is well below the recent annual average of approximately 4,000 harvested bears, representing the lowest yearly bear harvest since 2008.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Updated Natural Resources Administrative Rules
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will hold a public hearing on proposed permanent rules to revise chapters NR 1, 11, 45, 51, 115 and 116 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, relating to a variety of DNR property management regulations. The public may submit comments on the proposed revisions through Dec. 10.
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Know The Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In November
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties.