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DNR And DHS Issue New PFAS-Based Consumption Advisories For Fish And Deer Near Town Of Stella And Surrounding Waterbodies In Oneida County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced new deer and fish consumption advisories for the Town of Stella and nearby waterbodies due to the contamination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
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Bear With Plastic Jar On Its Head Freed In Northern Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a bear observed with its head stuck in a jar in Bayfield, Douglas and Sawyer counties was successfully freed this weekend by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services staff near Cable, Wis.
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Join The DNR At Farm Technology Days Aug. 5-7
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will participate in this year's Farm Technology Days in Waupaca County on Aug. 5-7, 2025. Attendees are encouraged to stop by to learn about ongoing DNR initiatives and ask questions about natural resources and conservation.
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Wisconsin Conservation Congress Honors Youth Delegate Of The Year
On behalf of the Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to acknowledge Tommy Burr of Eagle River as the first annual recipient of the Youth Conservation Congress (YCC) Delegate of the Year Award.
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Be Bear Aware: Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts with Black Bears This Spring
As the weather warms and people across the state begin spending more time outside, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to be bear aware and take steps to prevent potential conflicts with black bears this spring.
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DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest
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 2026 collection of stamps.
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DNR Reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza In Wild Merganser Collected From Milwaukee County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that laboratory tests have identified the H5 highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) in a wild merganser collected from Milwaukee County last week.
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DNR Announces 2025 Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2025 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest.
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DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2025 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest
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 2025 collection of stamps.
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DNR Announces 2024 Wild Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest Winners
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2024 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest. Many talented wildlife artists from around the state have submitted over 30 pieces for judging, which took place on Aug. 26 at the Wisconsin Waterfowl Expo in Oshkosh.