Fishing
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Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 15-16 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required.
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Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.
- Hearing/Meeting
Minocqua Chain Walleye Wagon Discussion
The DNR and interested stakeholders will discuss the potential of implementing a Walleye Wagon project on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes in 2022.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Proposed Lake Whitefish And Electronic Reporting Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing and comment period on proposed permanent rule FH-02-20 relating to lake whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan and Green Bay, and electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior commercial fishers. The virtual hearing will take place Jan. 4 at 6 p.m via Zoom.
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Spider Lake Fisheries Management Plan Public Input Meeting
This meeting will be used to get public input on the fishery for the Spider Chain of lakes in Sawyer County.
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Public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 25, relating to Lake Michigan whitefish management and Great Lakes commercial harvest reporting (Board Order FH-02-20)
This is a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 25, relating to Lake Michigan whitefish management and Great Lakes commercial harvest reporting (Board Order FH-02-20).
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board Meeting
This is a regular meeting of the Lake Michigan Commercial Fishing Board.
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Fisheries Management Information System
The Fisheries Management Information System (formerly FMDB) is a DNR system that holds statewide data on fisheries assessments, angler surveys, fish stocking, fishing tournaments, permits, investigations of fish die-off and more. Department…
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Smallmouth Bass In Door County Waters Test Positive For Largemouth Bass Virus
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms largemouth bass virus in smallmouth bass taken from the bay of Green Bay near Door County.
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DNR Working With Multiple Agencies To Remove Invasive Carp From Mississippi River Oct. 25-29
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) alongside neighboring state and federal agencies are conducting an intensive invasive carp removal effort in Pool 8 of the Mississippi River near La Crosse Oct. 25-29.