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  1. 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…

    By Brian Fraley · Jan. 12, 2026
    Winter Free Fishing Weekend Jan 17-18
  2. 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…

    By DS Staff · Feb. 24, 2025
    Wisconsin DNR Touts Incredible Sturgeon Spear Season Totals
  3. 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…

    By DS Staff · Feb. 11, 2025
    Wisconsin DNR Invites Public Input on Wildlife Management Strategy
  4. 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…

    By DS Staff · Dec. 23, 2024
    After more than a year, Evers turns to DC insider for new DNR Secretary
  5. News

    DNR seeks public comments on proposed deer management unit rule

    December 9, 2024 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the start of a public comment period for a draft rule that would rework…

    By DS Staff · Dec. 9, 2024
    DNR seeks public comments on proposed deer management unit rule
  6. WisCulture

    Summary of Wisconsin’s 2024 Gun Deer Hunting

    Another safe and successful gun deer hunting season is in the books, and the Wisconsin DNR is out with their data. Let’s take a look… Preliminary License…

    By Brian Fraley · Dec. 3, 2024
    Summary of Wisconsin’s 2024 Gun Deer Hunting
  7. News

    News from Opening Weekend of Wisconsin’s Gun Deer Hunt

    November 26, 2024 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced preliminary deer harvest and license sale totals for the opening…

    By DS Staff · Nov. 26, 2024
    News from Opening Weekend of Wisconsin’s Gun Deer Hunt
  8. News

    Wisconsin DNR Confirms Cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in Chippewa, Jackson and Waukesha Counties

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today confirmed that tissue samples collected from one deer in Chippewa County, two deer…

    By DS Staff · Oct. 9, 2024
    Wisconsin DNR
  9. News

    Senator Felzkowski Rips Wisconsin DNR, Comments on Fish and Wildlife Account Audit

    Felzkowski Comments on DNR Fish and Wildlife Account Audit

    By Brian Fraley · Sept. 4, 2024
    Senator Felzkowski Rips Wisconsin DNR, Comments on Fish and Wildlife Account Audit
  10. News

    Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Approves 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan

    The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) today approved the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan and the…

    By DS Staff · Aug. 14, 2024
    Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Approves 2024-2034 Elk Management Plan
  11. Outdoors

    DNR ENCOURAGES KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2024 YOUTH TURKEY HUNT APRIL 13-14

    PRESS RELEASE MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds families, mentors and young hunters that there’s still time to plan…

    By DS Staff · April 4, 2024
    DNR ENCOURAGES KIDS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2024 YOUTH TURKEY HUNT APRIL 13-14
  12. News

    Be ready for 2024 fishing – licenses are on sale now

    [From Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources March 2024] In Wisconsin, kids 15 and under fish without a license every day and so can anglers born before…

    By DS Staff · March 26, 2024
    Be ready for 2024 fishing – licenses are on sale now
  13. Outdoors

    Learn to hunt bear

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and conservation partners encourage novice and experienced bear hunters to join the Learn to Hunt Bear…

    By DS Staff · March 9, 2024
    Learn to hunt bear
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