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DNR Publishes 2021 Sturgeon Spearing Season Forecast
Wisconsin’s annual sturgeon spearing season begins Feb. 13 and runs for 16 days, or until any of the pre-determined harvest caps are met. This year, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) predicts that harvest caps will be met prior to the 16-day season limit.
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DNR Now Accepting Submissions For 2022 Stamp Design Contests
Have your artwork featured on a piece of history and contribute to environmental restoration efforts by entering the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2022 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Artists must submit their entries by July 15, 2021 for the 2022 contests.
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Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan For Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington And Waukesha Counties Virtual Public Meeting Feb. 16
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan for Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties.
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Virtual Lake Michigan Whitefish Public Hearing Feb. 8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a preliminary public hearing on a statement of scope that will allow the DNR to begin work on an emergency rule relating to Lake Michigan whitefish management, with a focus on Green Bay.
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Wisconsin’s 2020 Elk Hunting Season Ends On High Note
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the five Wisconsin elk hunters filled their tags during Wisconsin’s third managed elk season. The 2020 season marked 25 years since the reintroduction and management of elk began in the state.
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Fall Turkey Harvest Numbers And Permit Sales Increased In 2020
More turkeys were harvested in 2020 than the previous year, according to new data released by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunters registered 4,600 birds during the fall 2020 wild turkey season, a 21% increase compared to the 3,792 turkeys registered during the 2019 fall season.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wood County Wild Deer; Renews Baiting And Feeding Bans
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirms the first wild deer has tested positive for chronic wasting disease in southern Wood County in the Town of Port Edwards, within ten miles of Juneau and Adams counties.
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Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan For Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc And Sheboygan Counties Virtual Public Meeting Feb. 2
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan for Brown, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties.
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Cast Your Line During Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 16-17
Grab your gear and get fishing Jan. 16-17 during the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Winter Free Fishing Weekend. This event is a great time to discover the fun and excitement of winter fishing without a license or trout stamp.
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2021 Sturgeon Spearing Season Updates
Every year, thousands flock to Lake Winnebago and Upriver Lakes to participate in the sturgeon spearing tradition. With the 2021 sturgeon spearing season fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds both seasoned pros and first-timers that there are some important changes to this year’s registration process.