Wisconsin DNR defies board, reduces fall wolf quota
After the policy board bumped the limit to 300 wolves in August, DNR officials recently opted for a quota of 130 animals.
Wisconsin DNR Reports
DNR announces 2022 stamp design contest winners
Robert Metropulous, of Arbor Vitae, won first place in this year’s wild turkey stamp category, Mark Kanitz, of Markesan, took first place in the pheasant design category, and Brian Kuether, of Greenfield, won the waterfowl design category.
Waterfowl hunting season brings significant changes
In addition to zone and date changes, hunters will see a state waterfowl stamp fee increase from $7 to $12.
Monarch habitat takes off in Wisconsin
Unprecedented funding and attention adds to gains on the ground.
Highly invasive plant discovered in wild for first time in Wisconsin
European frogbit, a prohibited invasive plant with the potential to invade shallow or slow-moving water areas, found In Oconto County.
New lake trout regs for Lake Michigan, Green Bay
DNR has restored the previous recreational regulations.
Three chosen for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ elk harvest tags
The DNR randomly selected the three hunters from a drawing pool of more than 25,000 applicants. The winning hunters are from the greater Madison, Marshfield and Manitowoc areas.
Common tern reaches uncommon milestone
At 26, it’s the oldest-known common tern in the Great Lakes and the second oldest known in North America.
Sharp-tailed grouse hunting season to remain closed for fall 2021
This is the third year the season has been closed.
DNR biologist finds ‘holy grail’ of rare plants in Wisconsin SNA
Green violet, long thought gone from the state, found growing by the hundreds in a State Natural Area in west-central Wisconsin.
Eagle Tower ribbon-cutting set Friday at Peninsula State Park
(Wisconsin DNR)FISH CREEK, Wis. – The Wisconsin DNR will host the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the base of the newly constructed Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 9. Located on top of Eagle Bluff, Eagle Tower is 60 feet high, with the top observation deck sitting 253 feet above the Bay of Green Bay. The…
Find a fawn? Here’s what to do
As we approach Independence Day weekend, most deer rehabilitators have filled their capacity to take on new fawn patients, making it more important than ever to know what to do if you find a fawn in the wild.
Protecting Lake Michigan’s … shipwrecks?
NOAA designation for Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary moves forward.
DNR anticipates strong season for Lake Michigan fishery
Early surveys and contacts with anglers show successful fishing in the early part of the season.
Wisconsin ruffed grouse surveys show decrease in breeding grouse
The surveys found there was a 33% increase in drumming in the Driftless priority area, while the central priority area had no change. The northern priority area saw a 7% decrease in the number of drums per stop from 2019 levels.
DNR confirms first case of CWD in Green Lake County wild deer
New baiting and feeding ban in effect.
DNR reports drop in preliminary ’21 spring turkey harvest
Early results show 17% drop from 2020 numbers during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin State Park System increases outdoor capacities
DNR-led and co-sponsored events such as naturalist activities, education programs, Friends hikes and candlelight events are now permitted for up to 350 people as long as events are outdoors.
Volunteers discover new populations of rare orchids, milkweeds
Finds include calypso orchid, a state-threatened plant found in a white cedar swamp near Crandon. Fewer than five calypso populations remain in Wisconsin, and dozens of surveys in recent years for the plant had failed to find any.
2021 Wisconsin Spring Hearings: And the results are …
No final decisions have been made yet. Rather, results of this public input will be considered by the Conservation Congress, DNR and Natural Resources Board in the coming months.
Wisconsin NRB OK’s 2021 migratory bird hunting season framework, regs
Highlights include new open-water duck zone.
Wisconsin DNR announces State Park System updates
Among the changes is an increase in numbers of attendees allowed in a number of areas.
DNR seeking public input on fall 2021 wolf harvest season, future of wolf management
The public comment period will be open April 15 to May 15.
You can help shape deer hunting in Wisconsin
Public is invited to weigh in on recommendations beginning April 12 for the 2021 county-level antlerless deer harvest goals and the 2021 white-tailed deer hunting season structure.
Wisconsin spring turkey season set to kick off
Spring turkey season opener is April 21; bonus harvest authorizations are still available for several periods and zones.
DNR continues partnership with USDA to manage wolf conflicts
While recent delisting has prompted some changes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services remains first point of contact for reporting wolf conflict incidents.
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