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    Blue-spotted Salamander

    Photo Credit: A.B. Sheldon Family: Ambystomatidae (Mole salamanders) Status: Common Size: 3 to 5 inches

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    DNR Asks Public To Report Black Bear Den Locations

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to report any black bear den locations they find across Wisconsin in order to help with an ongoing study on black bear reproduction.

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    DNR Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee Meeting

    The DNR Migratory Game Bird Advisory Committee will meet to discuss project applications for proposed Waterfowl Stamp habitat projects and make funding recommendations for projects in FY24-FY26.

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    Incidental Take Notice For Door County

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare plant, which may result from the Peninsula State Park Shore Road Replacement Project.  

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    DNR Begins Winter Prescribed Burns

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that fire management crews are starting to perform prescribed burns on DNR properties throughout the state where local conditions can provide a safe and effective burn.

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    Wildlife Rehabilitators in Crawford County

    What to know before you call Rehabilitators often specialize in one or a few species. If you're not sure what type of animal you're calling about, check the animal categories list below. Make sure the type of animal you're calling about…

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    Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare fish, which may result from the Old 73 Bridge project.

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    DNR Confirms CWD In Second Wild Deer Harvested In Sheboygan County

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms that a second wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Town of Lyndon in Sheboygan County. The deer was a hunter-harvested 4-5 year-old doe taken during the 2022 gun deer season.

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    DNR Confirms First CWD Detection In Wild Deer Harvested In Waupaca County

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirms a wild deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Waupaca County in the town of Harrison, within 10 miles of the Shawano, Marathon and Portage County borders.

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    Waupaca County CWD Response Plan Meeting

    DNR staff will provide information about CWD in Wisconsin, local CWD testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.

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