The underwater camera: not just for ice anglers anymore
Deploy these ever-improving devices to quickly skip a step with your fishing electronics.
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.
Mississippi River carp removal: Minnesota, Wisconsin trying new tactic
Underwater sound and electricity are used to drive the fish into nets.
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.
Videos
SPRO Essential Series Lineup
SPRO turned to guru Rob Ruckman to create a series of baits that would consistently catch walleyes in tough, early-season conditions right through the warmer temperatures.
Historic river pollution threatens coastal Great Lakes fish
Contamination from long ago still holds risks for coastal areas of the Great Lakes.
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Maple syrup: From the woods to the table – Part 2 [video]
So you've tapped your own maple syrup. Now what? Ron Hustvedt’s video blog walks you through the process in this second and final part of bringing maple syrup from the outdoors to your table.
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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Maple syrup: From the woods to the table – Part I [video]
Want to tap your own maple syrup? Ron Hustvedt's video blog below walks you through the process.
DNR and partner agencies to conduct innovative search for invasive carp
First time for new method in Minnesota/Wisconsin waters.
Hunting tips: Prepping for your spring turkey hunt
Turkey hunting can be as simple or complex as you make it. Here are some things to get you started in the right direction for your spring hunt.
Trail cameras and the spring turkey connection
Hint: Hang your cameras where you suspect high gobbler traffic, like field corners and logging roads
First whooping crane ever hatched at foundation in Wisconsin dies
Foundation officials said the crane, named Gee Whiz, died on Feb. 24 of natural causes. He was 38 years and nine months old. A whooping crane's average life expectancy in captivity is about 25 years.
Bonus harvest authorizations for spring turkeys available beginning March 15
Previously known as leftover permits, bonus harvest authorizations are available for purchase online through GoWild.Wi.Gov and at all license agents.
Wisconsin elk hunt applications open through May 31
Following several successfully managed Wisconsin elk hunts, the DNR is planning the fourth hunt in state history this fall.
Report: Outdoor activities soared in Wisconsin during pandemic
Nonpartisan policy think tank: State and local officials should consider increasing investments on parks, public lands, boat ramps and other green space to handle the higher demand.
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