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Help Protect Oak Trees From Oak Wilt
April brings a high risk for the often-fatal oak wilt disease across the state, and as a result, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends not pruning or cutting oak trees from April through July. What you can’t see can kill a tree.
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Celebrate Citizen Science Month By Volunteering To Monitor Wisconsin’s Amazing Natural Resources
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating Citizen Science Month, honoring the volunteers in scientific research and monitoring.
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Wisconsin NRB Virtual Meeting April 14
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet virtually for the April board meeting to consider several proposed emergency rules and donations.
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Nearly 40,000 Acres Of Private Land Will Open To Turkey Hunters
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that nearly 38,000 acres of private land will be open for public access to hunters this turkey season thanks to a partnership between the department and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS).
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DNR Continues Partnership With USDA To Manage Wolf Conflicts
With the recent delisting of wolves from the federal endangered species list, some livestock farmers and pet owners are wondering how this change affects Wisconsin’s wolf conflict program. While the delisting has prompted some changes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services (USDA-Wildlife Services) remains the first point of contact for reporting all wolf conflict incidents.
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DNR Working With Multiple Agencies To Remove Invasive Carp From Mississippi River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and neighboring state and federal agencies will conduct an intensive invasive carp removal effort in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse beginning April 5. The innovative Modified Unified Method (MUM) combines netting and herding techniques to drive and concentrate invasive carp from a large area of water into a small zone for removal.
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Get Ready To Go Fish With Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine
Get a jumpstart on planning for the May 1 general fishing opener with expanded fishing coverage in the Spring issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.
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Walleye Lakes of Concern Project Targets Four Area Lakes
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public informational meeting to discuss a proposed walleye rehabilitation effort on Katherine and Clear Lakes in Oneida County and Laura and Anvil Lakes in Vilas County.
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DNR Seeking Public Comments For 2021 Fall Migratory Bird Hunting Season
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of public meetings to gather input for Wisconsin’s proposed 2021 migratory bird hunting season structures.
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WCC Virtual Spring Hearing Begins April 12 at 7 p.m.
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the annual Spring Hearings will once again being held online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.