A bill to enact a Wisconsin sandhill crane season passed by voice vote in the State Assembly on
Feb. 19 and moves on to the State Senate for consideration, while two bills addressing wake
The two words “short” and “sweet” describe the 2026 sturgeon spearing season on the Winnebago system, which shut down at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, after a 10-day run.
DNR Sturgeon Biologist Margaret Stadig
Anglers love fish, but what they really love are big fish. The process for growing big is not always straightforward. When fish biologists talk about fish getting bigger, we talk in terms of ‘growth’ measured
Game fish season closed March 1; it’s panfish time. Here’s a look at the Wisconsin fishing report on Feb. 27, 2026.
As spring begins, warming temperatures and vibrant colors will return to the landscape and once again set the scene for the season’s main event in Wisconsin’s Winnebago system – the lake sturgeon spawning run through
Dan Eigen is a fishing guide of more than 30 years on the ice, and he says there are a couple of things you can do during late ice to catch more fish. Tim Lesmeister
Fish coming up to your presentations through the ice and “sniffing” instead of biting? Tim Lesmeister explains how one fishing Hall of Famer turns more of those bluegills into biters.
The Wisconsin DNR is seeking volunteers to teach hunters of all experience levels. Here’s how you can get involved to help shape the future of hunting in the state.
The Wisconsin DNR is now accepting entries for the Great Waters Photo Contest and Writing Project. Here’s what to know.
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