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Bonus Harvest Authorizations For Spring Turkey Season Available Beginning March 16
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin selling bonus harvest authorizations for the 2026 spring turkey season on Monday, March 16, with a designated sale date for each zone.
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DNR Releases Summary Of 2025 CWD Sampling Efforts
With the conclusion of the 2025 deer hunting seasons, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shares a summary of the year’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) sampling efforts.
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Application Period For The 2026 Elk Season Opens March 1
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the application period for Wisconsin's 2026 elk hunt will open Sunday, March 1, and close on Sunday, May 31. Applicants and selected hunters will see increased opportunities again in 2026. These include increased application options and license availability, coupled with a longer hunting season.
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DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2027 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contests
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps.
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DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach Hunters Of All Experience Levels
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking basic and advanced hunter education volunteers to teach and certify basic hunter education students and teach hunters of all experience levels practical outdoor skills. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of the state.
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DNR Seeking Nominations For 2025 Hunter And Archery Education Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Hunter Education Group of the Year and Archery Education Instructor of the Year awards.
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Register Today For Spring Hunter Education Classes; Be Ready To Enjoy Fall Hunts
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to register for a hunter education course now before courses begin filling up in the spring. Whether you’re looking to learn more about firearm safety or want to give hunting a try, the DNR has classes available to help you get started.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In Clark County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in Clark County. The deer was a hunter-harvested adult doe and was not harvested within 10 miles of any other county.
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2025 Elk Hunting Season Wraps Up
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the completion of the 2025 elk hunting season. The state’s eighth managed elk hunt opened on Oct. 18 and concluded Dec. 19.
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DNR Confirms CWD In Wild Deer In La Crosse County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms the first positive test result for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer in La Crosse County. The deer was a hunter-harvested adult buck and was harvested within 10 miles of both the Monroe and Vernon County borders.