DNR Releases Drinking Water Report
(Wisconsin) The state’s Department of Natural Resources recently published its 2023 Annual Drinking Water Report, showing that more than 99 percent of the public water … Read more
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Wisconsin DNR Wins International Awards for Videography
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources recently announced that the agency received two awards from the international Viddy Awards, judged by the Association of … Read more
Wisconsin DNR Accepting Shooting Range Grant Applications
(Beaver Dam) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Shooting Range Grant Program from now until July 15, 2024. There … Read more
Wisconsin DNR Confirms Cicadas Emerging
(Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources confirmed the emergence of cicadas in Wisconsin earlier this week. A resident of Lake Geneva sent photos to … Read more
DNR Makes Decision On Lake Sturgeon Endangered Species Status
(Wisconsin) The state’s Department of Natural Resources Monday shared the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announcement that lake sturgeon will not be added to a … Read more
DNR Hosting Open House at Wild Rose Hatchery
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is hosting a spring open house at Wild Rose Hatchery on May 4 from 8am to 3pm. The … Read more
DNR Reminds Hunters to Be Safe During Turkey Hunting Season
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be aware and stay safe during the 2024 spring turkey hunting … Read more
DNR To Conduct Prescribed Burns
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has recently announced they will be conducting prescribed burns throughout the southern half of the state. Wisconsin has … Read more
Wisconsin DNR Seeking Volunteers to Help Monitor Rivers and Streams
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help monitor rivers and streams in central and northeastern Wisconsin, specifically the Lower … Read more
DNR Prepares For Sturgeon Spearing Season
(Wisconsin) The state’s Department of Natural Resources is preparing for the opening weekend of sturgeon spearing season even though the ice on the Lake Winnebago … Read more
DNR Emerald Ash Bore Signs
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging property owners to watch for woodpecker damage to their ash trees this winter. If damage is … Read more
DNR Asks Public to Report Bear Dens This Winter
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report any black bear den locations across Wisconsin to help with an ongoing … Read more
DNR Public Access Atlas Now Available For Purchase
(Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the 2024 Public Access Lands Atlas is now available for purchase. Updated every two years, the Public … Read more
DNR Green Tier Programs Welcomes New Legacy Communities
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources celebrates another successful year for the Green Tier Legacy Communities Charter with five new members including Rock County. … Read more
DNR Provides List Of New Year’s Day State Parks
(Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is encouraging citizens to join the DNR at one of several First Day Hikes scheduled at state properties … Read more
DNR Announces Nominations Are Open For Invasive Crusader Awards
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that nominations are now open for the 20th annual Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Invader Crusader Awards. … Read more
DNR Asking Hunters to Report Bear Dens
(Madison) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Applied Science is asking for hunters help to identify potential active bear dens this winter. Den … Read more
DNR Seeking Volunteers for Certified Hunter Education Instructors
(Wisconsin) The state’s Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to serve as certified hunter education instructors. Volunteer opportunities are available in all parts of … Read more
DNR Officials Stress ATV-UTV Safety
(Wisconsin) The state’s Department of Natural Resources is urging youth ATV and UTV operators and their parents to operate responsibly. Over the last five years, … Read more
DNR Issues Statewide Air Quality Advisory
(Dodge County) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued another statewide air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada. The advisory … Read more
DNR Hires New Lake Winnebago System Fisheries Biologists
(Lake Winnebago) The Department of Natural Resources have announced their new lake Winnebago System fisheries biologists. Both Margaret Stadig and Angelo Cozzola begin their new … Read more
DNR Officials Urge Safe Use Of ATV’s And UTV’s During Deer Hunt
(Wisconsin) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to ride safely when using all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles during their hunt this year. Since … Read more
Beaver Dam Lake Level Lowered During Winter Months
(Beaver Dam) Property owners around Beaver Dam Lake may want to remove their piers a little earlier this year because of lake level changes approved by the Wisconsin … Read more
Deer Tests Positive For CWD In Marquette County
(Marquette County) The DNR says an adult doe harvested during the 2019 nine-day gun deer season in Marquette County was confirmed to have chronic wasting … Read more
DNR Welcomes New Chief In 2020
(Madison) The DNR will have a new chief warden when 2020 begins. Secretary Preston Cole says Captain Casey Krueger will replace retiring Chief Warden Todd … Read more
DNR Releases Preliminary Gun Deer Numbers
(Dodge County) Gun deer licenses were down two percent this year compared to last year. That according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources which … Read more
