Publications and Reports
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DNR Now Accepting Entries For Great Waters Photo Contest And Writing Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting entries for the 18th annual Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project now through April 1, 2026. Top photographs and writing submissions will be included in the next Wisconsin’s Great Waters Calendar.
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DNR Publishes Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a Wisconsin Food Waste Evaluation report that provides key details about Wisconsin’s existing food waste generation and management.
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DNR To Host Public Meeting On Fisheries Genetic Management Plan Jan. 28
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to discuss the Fisheries Management Bureau’s statewide genetic management plan.
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DNR Releases Its 2024 Water Withdrawal Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2024 Report on Water Withdrawals, which gives an overview of the past 10 years of water withdrawals throughout Wisconsin.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Draft 2026 Program Guidance For Federal Recreational Trail Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on the Draft Program Guidance for the Federal Recreational Trail Program (RTP) Grant Program.
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Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.
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DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2025 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting and trapping outlook for a variety of popular game species.
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DNR Accepting Applications For Beaver Management Plan Committee
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified stakeholder applicants to serve on the Beaver Management Plan Committee (BMPC). Applications will be accepted until June 20.
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DNR Releases Its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently released its 2023 Water Withdrawal Report. The report provides an overview of water use trends over the last decade in Wisconsin, with particular attention to the impacts of the 2023 drought on water withdrawals.
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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.