Monitoring
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DNR Releases Its 2024 Water Withdrawal Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2024 Report on Water Withdrawals, which gives an overview of the past 10 years of water withdrawals throughout Wisconsin.
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Invasive Species Council Announces Nomination Period For 22nd Annual Invasive Species Action Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council is accepting nominations for the 22nd annual Invasive Species Action Awards now through Feb. 15, 2026.
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2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary deer harvest and license sales totals for the opening weekend of the 2025 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 the state to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.
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Wisconsin DNR Fall Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
The Wisconsin DNR Elk Fall Advisory Committee Meeting will provide elk management, research and agricultural damage updates. Additionally, herd status and proposed winter work will be discussed. Lastly, the committee will be discussing and providing…
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Proposed New Total Allowable Catch For Lake Michigan And Green Bay Lake Whitefish
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to gather stakeholder feedback regarding the proposed new total allowable catch numbers for lake whitefish in Lake Michigan and Green Bay for the 2026 fishing season.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
The Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will hold a meeting on Oct. 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. The meeting will occur in-person at the DNR Office in Bayfield, WI.
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Waterfowl Hunters Can Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds migratory bird hunters that they are essential partners in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species during the fall hunting seasons.
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Help Wisconsin Bats During International Bat Week 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to take action to help bats during International Bat Week, Oct. 24-31, 2025, and attend an educational bat event throughout the state in October.
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Watch For Reptiles And Amphibians On Wisconsin’s Roads This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report when and where they see frogs, salamanders, lizards or snakes, known collectively as herptiles, crossing the road during the late summer and early fall.