Permits
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Wisconsin Wild Ginseng Program
Wild ginseng is American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) that: is naturally occurring and is not grown or nurtured in any way, or It was started from wild or cultivated seeds planted in a wild forest habitat and not nurtured or manipulated before…
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GameReg - electronic game registration
All deer, bear, turkey, sharp-tailed grouse, bobcat, fisher and otter harvests must be reported electronically through GameReg. Registration methods Registration is still mandatory and is accomplished using one of the methods below.
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Permits for hunting
The Wisconsin DNR regulates the harvest of bobcat, fisher, otter, elk, black bear, wild turkey and sharp-tailed grouse through a special permitting system. Harvest permits/tags/authorizations are awarded through a drawing process. In order to be…
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Public notices
Official DNR public notice of water permits are located here, as sent to official newspapers. Public notices are required by law to alert interested members of the public of the DNR’s intention to authorize a discharge to a water of the state. The…
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Instructional videos
These videos walk you through various features of our e-permitting process and answer common questions.
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Water permit applications
For some of our permits, submit applications and other forms to the DNR online. Get a WAMS ID, complete an application, sign and pay fees in a few steps. Track permits and know exactly where they are in the permitting process. Register for a WAMS…
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Wild game serving permit
A wild game serving permit is required only when either, or both, of the following apply:
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We salute our veterans
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wishes to thank our military service members who have fought for our freedoms and preserving some of Wisconsin's most precious pastime traditions. We would like to show our veterans our appreciation by…
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Spring turkey bonus harvest authorization availability
using the Online Licensing Center visiting a license sales location Remaining harvest authorizations will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Each zone will have a designated sales date with sales starting at 10:00 a.m. and running…