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Learn About Northeast Wisconsin Trout Habitat Management On Jan. 28
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to join DNR staff on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Shawano Middle School in Shawano, Wisconsin, for the third meeting in a nine-part series focused on fisheries management in northeast Wisconsin.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Manitowoc County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Manitowoc County.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Chippewa County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Chippewa County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 1-year-old buck and is the first confirmed wild CWD-positive deer detected in Chippewa County. The deer was harvested within 10 miles of the Barron and Dunn County borders.
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Experience Winter In A New Light At A DNR Candlelight Hike
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter by joining a candlelight event happening across the state.
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Visit Bald Eagle Watching Days In Sauk Prairie Jan. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
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OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-19 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. During Free Fishing Weekend, anglers of all ages can wet a line in any Wisconsin waters open to fishing without a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp.
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Learn About Fisheries Management In Northeast Wisconsin At Upcoming DNR Public Meetings
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a series of informational meetings across the state’s northeast region to educate anglers on various fisheries management and habitat topics.
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DNR To Host Virtual Public Hearing On Proposed Deer Management Unit Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. to provide members of the public a formal comment opportunity on the draft rule that would change portions of the state’s deer management unit boundaries.
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Inland Trout Early Catch And Release Season Opens Jan. 4
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that they will be able to target any of Wisconsin’s inland trout species using artificial lures only starting Jan. 4, 2025, through May 2, 2025, on designated early season trout streams.
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DNR Celebrates Successful 2024 Elk Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates a successful elk hunting season. The state’s seventh managed elk hunt opened on Saturday, Oct. 12 and concluded today, Dec. 20.