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2024 Preliminary Gun Deer License Sales And Harvest Totals Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening weekend of the 2024 gun deer season.
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DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations For Research Study
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.
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DNR To Host Four Open Houses On Proposed Changes To Wisconsin’s Deer Management Units
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host four open houses in mid-November to share information about proposed changes to the state’s deer management units (DMUs). Three of these open houses will be in-person, with a fourth being entirely virtual.
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Invasive Carp Detected In The Lower Chippewa And Lower Black Rivers
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that silver carp, an invasive species, have been detected in portions of the lower Chippewa River and lower Black River in western Wisconsin.
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Don't Spark A Wildfire: Exercise Caution While Towing Or Using Outdoor Equipment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to check their trailers and all outdoor equipment prior to use due to elevated wildfire risk across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation.
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DNR To Host Public Meetings On Smallmouth Bass Management In Green Bay And Northern Lake Michigan
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host two identical public meetings to present information and gather feedback on the future management of smallmouth bass in Green Bay and northern Lake Michigan.
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DNR Confirms Cases Of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease In Chippewa, Jackson And Waukesha Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today confirmed that tissue samples collected from one deer in Chippewa County, two deer in Jackson County and one deer in Waukesha County have tested positive for the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD). The disease was detected after landowners reported healthy-looking, dead deer near ponds on their properties. The DNR is investigating similar reports in additional counties.
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DNR Reminds Hunters To Test Harvested Deer And Take Action To Slow The Spread Of CWD This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to test their deer for CWD this fall. Testing is available statewide, but the DNR is particularly interested in samples from priority areas near recent CWD detection locations.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Shares Recommendations For Chapter NR 40 Revisions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received the proposed revisions to Wisconsin’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (Chapter NR 40 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code) from the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council. This governor-appointed council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues, including Chapter NR 40.
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Incidental Take Notice For Washington County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the "incidental taking" of a rare fish, which may result from the Wisconsin Reliability Project – Segment PL-2 in Washington County.