Monitoring
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DNR Seeking Volunteers For Stream Monitoring In Central And Northeastern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking volunteers to help monitor streams and rivers in several river basins located in central and northeastern Wisconsin, specifically the Lower Fox, Upper Fox and Wolf River and Northeast Lakeshore basins.
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Incidental Take Notice For Jefferson County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from the Cole Memorial Bridge project along State Highway 19 in Jefferson County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.
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Incidental Take Notice For Kewaunee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare bird, which may result from the Kewaunee Power Station Demolition project in Kewaunee County.
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Protect Our Waters From Aquatic Invasive Species This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and UW-Extension are asking anglers to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species in Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers while fishing this winter.
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Watch For Signs Of Emerald Ash Borer This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners to watch for woodpecker damage to their ash trees this winter.
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DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Dens This Winter
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing black bear reproduction study.
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Incidental Take Notice For Iowa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare frog, which may result from the Twin Valley Lake Boat Launch Renovation Project at Governor Dodge State Park in Iowa County.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Jackson County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Jackson County. The deer was harvested in the town of Garfield and is within 10 miles of the Eau Claire and Trempealeau county borders.
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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 Asks Public To Report Black Bear Dens This Winter
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 in Wisconsin.