Events
- Hearing/Meeting
Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Council Meeting
The Off-Road Vehicle Council provides advice and makes recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Department of Transportation, the governor and the legislature on all matters relating to all-terrain vehicle trails and all-…
- Hearing/Meeting
Silviculture Guidance Team (SGT) Meeting
The Silviculture Guidance Team will discuss general updates, FY27 meeting dates and locations, WSG chapter updates and a field trial update.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss wildlife rehabilitation in Wisconsin.
- Hearing/Meeting
Snowmobile Recreational Council Meeting
The Snowmobile Recreation Council carries out studies and makes recommendations to the Legislature, Governor, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation on all matters related to the snowmobiling program at DNR or otherwise…
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Hearing On Permanent Rule FWP-22-24, Relating To Chs. NR 1 And 45 And Minor Changes To DNR Property Management Regulations (The 2025 Property Management Housekeeping Rule)
The department is holding a second public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FWP-22-24 (CR 25-088) relating to chs. NR 1 and 45, and minor changes to DNR property management regulations (the 2025 property management housekeeping rule) to…
- News
Wisconsin NRB Meeting Jan. 28
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the January meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents and other matters. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 in public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF 2), 101 South Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The Board will act on items 1-4 and 7-8 as listed on the agenda. The public is encouraged to watch the January meeting on the DNR’s YouTube channel.
- Hearing/Meeting
Jan. 23 Wisconsin Council On Forestry Sound Forestry And Policy Committee Meeting
The committee will discuss woody biomass aviation fuel, the proposed Hayward project and will hold a Q&A session with Johnson Timber and Synthec Fuel representatives.
- News
Sharp-Tailed Grouse Viewing Blind Reservations Opening Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting reservations for sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Saturday, Jan. 10. Additional viewing blinds at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will become available for reservations on Sunday, Feb. 1. Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds are available from April 1 through May and Namekagon Barrens and from March 21 through May at Crex Meadows.
- News
Visit Bald Eagle Watching Days In Sauk Prairie Jan. 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days happening on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Sauk Prairie. All Bald Eagle Watching Days events are free and open to the public.
- Hearing/Meeting
Beaver Management Listening Session
A public listening session hosted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to gather public input on the state's Beaver Management Plan.