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Hunters: Help Your Fellow Wisconsinites Experiencing Food Insecurity By Participating In Deer Donation Program
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to donate Wisconsin-harvested deer through the DNR’s Deer Donation Program. The program helps stock food pantries and supports residents in need throughout the state.
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DNR Publishes Preliminary 2025 Bear Season Results
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary results for the 2025 bear season. This fall, bear hunters harvested 3,724 bears during the 35-day season, placing this season on par with the five-year average of about 3,800 bears annually.
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Wisconsin DNR Fall Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
The Wisconsin DNR Elk Fall Advisory Committee Meeting will provide elk management, research and agricultural damage updates. Additionally, herd status and proposed winter work will be discussed. Lastly, the committee will be discussing and providing…
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Wisconsin's 2025 Pheasant Season Opens Oct. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the general public that the 2025 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
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Wisconsin's 2025 Elk Season Opens Oct. 18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the start of the 2025 elk hunting season on Saturday, Oct. 18. This is Wisconsin's eighth elk hunting season since the reintroduction of elk in the state, and the first year with antlerless harvest opportunities.
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Pass Along Tradition: Don’t Miss Wisconsin’s Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 11-12
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages experienced hunters to introduce the rich tradition of deer hunting to the next generation during Wisconsin’s annual youth deer hunt. The 2025 youth deer hunt runs from Saturday, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 12.
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Get Ready For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In October
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in October.
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DNR Reminds Waterfowl Hunters To Boat And Hunt Safely
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to make safety a priority ahead of the Northern Zone duck opener Saturday, Sept. 27 and the Southern Zone duck opener Saturday, Oct. 4.
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How To Test Your Deer For CWD This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that they play an important role in the continued efforts for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance and management in Wisconsin. One of the most effective tools for monitoring CWD is testing your harvested deer, and testing is available statewide.
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DNR Reminds Hunters To Boat Safely This Waterfowl Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take extra precautions when heading out on the water.