Fishing
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Public Hearing On A Permanent Rule (FH-12-23) Relating To Lake Superior Cisco And Lake Trout Regulations
This is a public hearing on a proposed rule, Board Order FH-12-23, relating to chs. NR 20 and 25 and Lake Superior cisco and lake trout regulations and affecting small business.
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DNR To Host Open House At Root River Fishery In Racine
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house at the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The free event will be held rain or shine.
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DNR To Host Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility Open House Oct. 12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
The Lake Superior Commercial Fishing Board will meet to discuss information and issues relevant to commercial fishing on Lake Superior.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
The Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board will meet to discuss information and issues relevant to commercial fishing on Lake Michigan and Green Bay.
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DNR To Host Open Houses At Fish Hatcheries And Spawning Facilities Across The State
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish spawning facilities and one fish hatchery. Over the coming weeks, the DNR will host open houses at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery.
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Mecan River Fishery Area Chicago Road Access Point Closed For Maintenance Sept. 4-13
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Chicago Road access point in the Mecan River Fishery Area in Marquette County will be temporarily closed from Wednesday, Sept. 4 through Friday, Sept. 13.
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The 2024 Hook And Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the 2024 hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place on certain waters from Sept. 7 through Sept. 30.
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DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 17
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with the Douglas County Fish and Game League, Brule River Sportsmen’s Club, the Wild Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Western Lake Superior Trollers Association, will host their annual Family Fun Day at the Brule State Fish Hatchery in Brule on Saturday, Aug. 17.
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DNR Investigating Fish Mortality Events In South Central Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating fish mortality events in two different locations in south central Wisconsin. The first is in the Buffalo Lake Watershed in Marquette, Green Lake and Columbia counties. The second is on the Yahara River in Stoughton. Due to recent heavy precipitation, additional reports of fish mortalities are likely, and the DNR will continue to investigate reports as they come in.