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Hunters Encouraged To Participate In The DNR’s Deer Donation Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries for the upcoming holiday season and supports residents in need throughout the state.
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Know The Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In November
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in November. Likewise, recreators should be aware that they may encounter more hunters on state properties.
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Purchase Your Sturgeon Spearing License By Oct. 31
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all spearers interested in harvesting a lake sturgeon from Lake Winnebago during the 2024 sturgeon spearing season to purchase their license before Oct. 31, 2023.
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Archery And Shooting Programs Connect New Audiences With Wisconsin's Sporting Heritage
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to try out programs and opportunities offered in Wisconsin that provide experience shooting firearms and archery equipment.
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Wisconsin's 2023 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 14
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the state's 2023 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.
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Take Advantage Of Wisconsin’s Mentored Hunting Law This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages experienced hunters to share their skills and knowledge with beginner hunters by taking advantage of Wisconsin’s Mentored Hunting Law.
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Reminder: Inland Trout Fishing Season Closes Oct. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the general inland trout fishing season will close on Sunday, Oct. 15, at which point trout anglers will no longer be allowed to fish inland streams, springs and spring ponds for trout or salmon.
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DNR Seeks Hunter Participation In Statewide Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to participate in this year’s Deer Hunter Wildlife Survey. This survey is an opportunity for hunters to report which animals they observe while deer hunting.
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DNR Hunting Webpage Offers One-Stop Shop For Hunting Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the DNR’s Hunting webpage is a one-stop shop for everything a hunter needs to know before heading afield this season.
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Don’t Miss Wisconsin’s Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 7-8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging hunters and mentors to pass on the tradition of deer hunting to Wisconsin’s next generation.