
Wisconsin Mixed Bag: Sandhill deer hunt applications due July 1
The DNR is taking online applications via the agency’s website through July 1 for the 2025 Sandhill Wildlife Area learn-to-hunt program for deer.

The DNR is taking online applications via the agency’s website through July 1 for the 2025 Sandhill Wildlife Area learn-to-hunt program for deer.

The return of wild turkeys to Wisconsin is one of the DNR’s most successful restoration programs and the plan for managing those thriving birds is about to be updated.
The DNR informed the Natural

Three citizens told the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that the agency simply isn’t doing enough to clamp down on the problem generated by wake boats.
Their testimony to the Natural Resources Board

Water temperatures turning a corner? If so, look out! Here’s a look at the Wisconsin fishing report on June 6, 2025.

Tim Lesmeister had a great pike bite recently before finding the bass he was looking for. Here’s what he did to catch both species.

In less than two weeks, Vortex Optics raised over $12,000 for the Stoughton VFW in Stoughton, Wis.
In early May, Vortex sent out a post across the company’s social media pages announcing a limited

Mr. Walleye, Gary Roach, says the walleyes are a couple weeks ahead of schedule this year. Tim Lesmeister explains what that means for anglers.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) still needs the public’s help to gather information on the illegal killing of a bull elk in Jackson County.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is offering a

The Wisconsin DNR is accepting applications for the Sandhill Wildlife Area Learn to Hunt Deer Program. Listen here for details.
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