New smelt consumption advisory for Lake Superior
Elevated levels of PFAs found in rainbow smelt.
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For first time, CWD detected in wild deer in Wisconsin’s Shawano County
Baiting and feeding ban renewed In Shawano and Waupaca counties.
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Wisconsin elk management: How you can add to next chapter of a conservation success story
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR is now accepting public input on an update to the state’s elk management plan through Jan. 23, 2021. The management plan outlines objectives and strategies to guide elk management in the state through 2030. Review the proposed plan and view a summary presentation here. Those who wish to provide comment may
New lake trout bag limit for Lake Michigan effective Jan. 1
The open season will now run from Mar. 1 to Oct. 31 with a new daily bag limit of two lake trout. Previously, regulations included a year-round season with a daily bag limit of five lake trout.
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CWD detected in wild deer for first time in Washington County
DNR will enact a new two-year ban on baiting and feeding in Ozaukee County and renew a three-year baiting and feeding ban in Washington County.
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Wisconsin stocking up for holiday pheasant hunts
Hunters looking to spend more time afield this holiday season will find eight properties in central and southern Wisconsin stocked with 1,440 pheasants during the week of Dec. 21.
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DNR names new deputy secretary, assistant deputy secretary
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin DNR Secretary Preston D. Cole announced that DNR Assistant Deputy Secretary Todd Ambs will serve as DNR Deputy Secretary beginning Dec. 21, 2020, filling the role for Beth Bier who is leaving state service to become a full-time caregiver to her two young children. “Beth has had a 15-year career in Wisconsin
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Black bear permits, spring wild turkey harvest authorizations application deadline Dec. 10
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR reminds black bear and wild turkey hunters the 2021 season application deadline is before midnight on Dec. 10, 2020. Hunters can purchase applications for permit drawings at GoWild.wi.gov or through an authorized license agent. Consider inviting others who may not usually participate in these seasons to apply and find an adventure in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin DNR: Wolf season to start Nov. 6, 2021
Under Wisconsin law, when the wolf is delisted, the state’s annual hunting and trapping seasons shall resume.
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