DNR
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DNR releases 2026 questionnaire results
More than 6,800 people answered this year’s DNR spring hearing questionnaire, and the conservation money questions did well. Wisconsin residents backed…
- News
Wisconsin DNR: 2026 WCC Spring Hearings Public Voting and Meeting Locations
Wisconsin residents will decide the future of state hunting and fishing rules during the annual spring hearings starting Monday, April 13. The Wisconsin…
- Outdoors
Sturgeon Spearing on Winnebago System Begins Feb. 14
By Dairyland Sentinel Staff – The annual sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago System is scheduled to open Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. The Wisconsin…
- Outdoors
Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan 17-18
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host its annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend on Jan. 17 and Jan. 18. During these two days, residents and…
- Opinion
Five Times Wisconsin Government Failed Miserably in 2025
A depressing look back at the year that was in Madison
- Outdoors
How to participate in the Wisconsin Conservation Congress annual spring hearings
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to participate in its annual spring hearing process.The WCC is an independent,…
- Outdoors
5 Fast Facts: Why is deer hunting in the fall?
As nature dons its resplendent fall attire, Wisconsin’s hunters pack their blaze orange (or in some cases high visibility pink) and eagerly await Deer Camp.…
- Outdoors
Audit exposes shortcomings, problems with Wisconsin DNR Fish and Wildlife account
MADISON, Wis. (Aug. 27, 2025) – A state audit has revealed that Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources spent less than half of its Fish and Wildlife…
- News
Over 5 Million Fish Stocked in 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2024 fish stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes. The DNR raises…
- News
Extreme Fire Danger in 21 Wisconsin Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the National Weather Service, has issued a Red Flag Warning effective today from noon to…
- Outdoors
Wisconsin DNR Reports 2024 CWD Sampling Results, New Detections in Multiple Counties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the results of its 2024 Chronic Wasting Disease sampling efforts, revealing 1,786 positive cases out…
- Outdoors
URGENT: How You Can Serve on the DNR’s Wolf Advisory Committee
4.10.25 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is on the hunt for qualified candidates to join its Wolf Advisory Committee, a group tasked with…
- News
DNR Seeking Public Input on 2025 Deer Season
Provide input in person or online The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and County Deer Advisory Councils are seeking public feedback on…
- Outdoors
Wisconsin State Park System Celebrates 125 Years of Recreation and Conservation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting the public to join in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System in…
- Outdoors
Wisconsin DNR Touts Incredible Sturgeon Spear Season Totals
Harvest update from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: Although no harvest caps were reached for the Winnebago System this year, 142 juvenile…
- News
Wisconsin DNR Invites Public Input on Wildlife Management Strategy
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is drafting a new strategic plan for managing the state’s wildlife and habitat, and it wants to hear from the…
- News
DNR Now Hiring Seasonal Workers All Across the State
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. This…
- Outdoors
Wisconsinites invited to participate in Wisconsin Conservation Congress resolution process
The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) invites all Wisconsinites to take part in its annual spring hearing process. The WCC is an independent organization…
- News
After more than a year, Evers turns to DC insider for new DNR Secretary
[December 23, 2024] In November of 2023 Adam Payne abruptly stepped down as Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The position has…
- Must Visit
Wisconsin state parks and trails are pet friendly
Responsible pet owners and their furry friends are invited to enjoy Wisconsin’s State Parks and trails. However, to ensure everyone’s enjoyment, there are a…
