Wisconsin state park visits surge amid coronavirus pandemic
The DNR said it pulled in more than $15 million from vehicle admission fees and trail passes from January through August. That's a 21% increase from the same period in 2019.
Research indicates Mississippi River is older than thought
It was believed the Mississippi River began flowing about 20 million years ago. However, it is now believed to have started flowing 70 million years ago.
Virtual walleye effort pushes on
Wisconsin DNR will host a regional virtual public meeting – for St. Croix, Pierce, Dunn, Chippewa, Eau Claire and Clark counties – to discuss updating the Wisconsin Walleye Management Plan.
The most fun you’ll ever have turkey hunting: busting up a flock in the fall
It’s hard to get folks to ditch other October pastimes to try this technique, but one busted flock done right is all it takes to understand the fun of fall turkey hunting.
The great angling bite of fall
Timing is everything, so get out early … or late, depending on which species you’re pursuing in the autumn.
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Wisconsin DNR: Avoid eating deer livers in Marinette area
Avoid exposure to PFAS chemicals.
Additional protections denied for moose in 4 Upper Midwest states
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ruled "the northwestern subspecies'' of moose historically found in North Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan is stable.
Wisconsin DNR eyes 'robust' statewide CWD testing
New online form available for hunters.
Wisconsin DNR: Wolf count up by 13 percent
Using the new occupancy model, the DNR estimated that there are between 957 and 1,573 wolves in Wisconsin, with the most likely estimate being 1,195 wolves. This is an increase from the 2019 range of 835 to 1,333 wolves with the most likely estimate being 1,047 wolves.
Deer diary: DNR to launch Wisconsin's largest deer hunters' survey
Aim of study is to gain more information about statewide hunter success and selectivity when deer hunting.
Emerald ash borer confirmed in Oconto, Shawano counties
First positive identification of EAB in both counties.
Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan trout, salmon anglers still catching fish on the Big Pond
Lake Michigan harbor and pier fishermen poised to begin catching near-shore trout and salmon.
How to keep wasps out of your nectar feeder
As hummingbird feeding season 2020 winds down, you already can start planting and working toward next spring by considering hummingbird-attracting flowers.
Final year of ruffed grouse/West Nile virus monitoring to conclude this fall
In collaboration with the Minnesota and Michigan Departments of Natural Resources, the Ruffed Grouse Society and Wisconsin Conservation Congress, the Wisconsin DNR will conduct the third and final year of sampling in a multi-year monitoring program this fall looking at WNV in ruffed grouse.
Though many waters below long-term average, some good signs for wild rice in 2020
Moving westward, the rice outlook improves across northern Wisconsin.
Everyone loves them some all-American smallmouth bass
The best thing about smallmouth bass? Everything works: crankbaits, jigging spoons, plastic worms, twister tails, spinnerbaits, even slip-bobbers and hair jigs.
Key to early season ruffed grouse success: slow down
Especially if you’re running a young retrieving dog, the thick foliage and variety of scents demand that you take your time when everything’s still green.
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