Regulations
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order FH-09-20, to revise Ch. NR 20 relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings rule)
Permanent rule relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters conducted at the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings.
- News
DNR Receives Straddling Community Diversion Application From Somers Water Utility
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that it has received and will review an application submitted by the village of Somers in Kenosha County to divert Lake Michigan water for municipal needs.
- News
DNR Proposes Firearm Restriction On Land Purchased In Merton
To help ensure public safety, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing a firearm restriction on a 6.59-acre parcel located on North Lake in the town of Merton in Waukesha County.
- Hearing/Meeting
Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
The Elk Advisory Committee will meet virtually via Zoom or conference call. The committee will discuss: herd updates; winter trapping updates; spring calf search efforts; and 2021 quota setting discussions.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Meetings On The 2021 Migratory Game Bird Season Proposal
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host public meetings to gather input on the proposed 2021 migratory game bird season structure. The public is encouraged to attend to learn more about the propels and to ask questions. The meeting…
- News
In-Person Hunter Safety Classes Begin April 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced all in-person hunter education classes, including archery education classes, begins April 1.
- News
Wolf Management Plan Process Begins With Application For New Committee
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the open application period for a newly formed Wolf Management Plan Committee (WMPC). Beginning this month, the department will begin recruitment for the WMPC with an open application period through March 19.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of The City Of Lake Mills Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the City of Lake Mills is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to address deficiencies in its public drinking water system. The projects primarily include the replacement of lead service lines throughout the City of Lake Mills.
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DNR Seeks Public Comments For Proposed Green Tier Contract With The C.A. Lawton Co.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests public comments on a proposed Green Tier contract with The C.A. Lawton Co. (Lawton), a manufacturer of iron castings and machined components based in De Pere, Wisconsin.
- News
Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting March 11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry. To gain stakeholder participation from a wide variety of sources, the DNR will host a virtual public meeting to hear from anyone interested in Lake Michigan whitefish and discuss the lake whitefish rules for the Green Bay emergency rule.