Wisconsin DNR confirms highly pathogenic avian influenza in red foxes
These cases represent the first detections of HPAI in wild Wisconsin mammals.
Wisconsin DNR Reports
Wisconsin family finds rare fern not seen in 90 years
Volunteers make record-setting discoveries.
Wisconsin DNR seeking tips in bald eagle shooting case
Eagles was found along the Milwaukee River in Fredonia near the Washington-Ozaukee county line.
Wisconsin migratory bird hunting framework, regs set
Thanks to input from hunters and new scientific research, changes are coming to the 2022 migratory bird hunting season.
Walleye numbers waning, regs changing in northern Wisconsin
The walleye regulation for multiple water bodies will switch to the standard walleye regs for the Ceded Territory in northern Wisconsin.
A crucial time for Wisconsin’s bats
Bats, which are coming out of hibernation across the state, are a vital part of many ecosystems because they consume many biting insects and agricultural and forest pests.
Help shape deer hunting In Wisconsin
DNR seeking public comment on 2022 deer season.
Bonus harvest authorizations for spring turkey season available March 21
Bonus harvest authorizations are $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Both residents and non-residents will have equal opportunities for purchase.
Help shape Wisconsin’s deer season
Deer season planning meetings scheduled March 21-31.
Wholesale fish dealer convicted in Wisconsin’s first-ever invasive carp case
Public tip started DNR warden investigation In 2018.
With no wolf season, DNR to refund application fee
Will go to customers who applied for a wolf harvest permit or preference point for the Fall 2021 wolf harvest season.
Four snowmobile-related fatalities over weekend
Since the start of the new year, there have been 11 snowmobile fatalities. There were 13 fatalities in 2021.
Event helps share Wisconsin bald eagles’ amazing comeback story
36th annual Bald Eagle Watching Days coming Jan. 15-16.
Ice anglers, too, urged to protect waterways from AIS
Two common non-native aquatic plants in Wisconsin include the curly-leaf pondweed and Eurasian watermilfoil, which remain hardy in winter giving them an advantage over native aquatic plants.
First barn owl nest documented in Wisconsin in 20-plus years
Although there’s been an uptick in barn owl sightings in Wisconsin and other Upper Midwestern states, and has been speculated that a few may be nesting now in southern Wisconsin, this is the first time in more than two decades a nest has been confirmed.
Wisconsin DNR: Avoid ash trees when placing deer stands
Tree stand accidents are the leading cause of serious injury to deer hunters. (Photo by Tyler Frantz)MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin DNR cautions hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees this deer season. Most ash trees in the southern half of Wisconsin, Door County and the Mississippi River counties are dead or dying from emerald ash borer…
‘Potentially very good news about the current status of invasive carp …’
Invasive carp compete with native species for food and habitat, so a healthy and diverse fishery is a positive sign.
Anticipation builds for Wisconsin gun deer season
Deer numbers are trending upward in much of the state.
Pheasants – and more of them – for Christmas
Holiday pheasant stocking expands to 25 state properties.
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.
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.
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