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Proposed Walleye Fishing Regulation Change On Crescent Lake In Oneida County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss a proposed walleye regulation change for Crescent Lake in Oneida County. This meeting was requested in response to a public notice published on Feb. 18, 2025.
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Learn About Central Wisconsin Trout Stream Habitat Management On March 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Monday, March 10, either virtually or in person at the Waushara WWII Veterans Memorial Building in Wautoma, Wisconsin, for the final meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.
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Apply For The 2025 Elk Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for the 2025 elk hunt opens March 1 and continues through May 31. This year, there will be increased opportunity within the Black River Elk Range, as both antlered and antlerless harvest authorizations will be available through the state licensing process.
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Learn About Green Bay Walleye And Musky Management On March 3
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Monday, March 3, either virtually or in person at the DNR's Green Bay Service Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, for the eighth meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.
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New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Clark County Effective March 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Eau Claire County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the border of both Clark and Jackson counties, resulting in a new baiting and feeding ban to go into effect in Clark County on March 1, 2025.
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A Historic Year For The Wisconsin State Park System
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System by learning about its history of outdoor recreation, tourism and stewardship.
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DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Future Wildlife Management Objectives
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently drafting a strategic plan for managing our state’s wildlife species and habitat and is seeking public feedback on the plan’s objectives.
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Learn About Shawano Lake’s Walleye Management On Feb. 11
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Shawano Middle School in Shawano, Wisconsin, for the fifth meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.
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2025 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season that will open Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on the Winnebago System.