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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.
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DNR Seeks Nominations For 2025 Ethical Hunter Award
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting award nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field.
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Deer Hunters Are Encouraged To Take Advantage Of Late Season Opportunities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters that although the 2025 nine-day gun deer season is now closed, additional harvest opportunities remain available throughout the late fall and early winter.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On Statewide Turkey Management
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input as the revision process for the state's Turkey Management Plan begins
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2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Hunt License Sales And Harvest Totals Now Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the conclusion of the 2025 nine-day gun deer hunt, which kicked off the holiday season in Wisconsin with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, harvest food for the table and create memories with family and friends. Preliminary license sales, harvest registration and hunting incident numbers are now available.
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Deadlines Approaching For 2026 Bear And Turkey Harvest Authorization Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds bear and turkey hunters that applications for the 2026 black bear and spring turkey hunting seasons are due by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
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2025 Preliminary Gun Deer Opening Weekend License Sales And Harvest Totals Available
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary deer harvest and license sales totals for the opening weekend of the 2025 gun deer season.
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This Hunting Season, Make Safety Your Top Target
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to follow safety precautions before, during and after any hunting activities this fall.
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Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Swans This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target before they shoot and understand the difference between swans and other waterfowl this hunting season.
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Wisconsin’s 2025 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 22
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the 2025 gun deer season opens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30.