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Explore Fishing Areas For National Hunting and Fishing Day

WDNR PhotoExplore Fishing Areas For National Hunting and Fishing Day Wisconsin’s fishing areas are open to everyone, and if you are looking to go fishing this National Public Lands and National Hunting and Fishing Day (Saturday, Sept. 25), we recommend trying out these great fishing locations!Lake SuperiorFish Lake Superior for coho salmon and brown trout as they make their spawning migrations up Lake Superior tributaries.White River Fisheries Area, Bayfield/Ashland CountiesDNR fisheries staff have been

DNR Reminds Trappers And Hunters Of Furbearer Tagging And Registration Changes

DNR Reminds Trappers And Hunters Of Furbearer Tagging And Registration Changes   Wisconsin is home to an assortment of furbearer species such as raccoons, bobcats, coyotes and fox which can be hunted and trapped. / Photo Credit: Carol Gray MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers and hunters pursuing river otter, fisher and bobcat of the changes to tagging and registration requirements for the 2021-22 trapping and bobcat hunting season starting Saturday, Oct.

Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting Sept. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 21, 2021Contact: Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes District SupervisorBradley.Eggold@wisconsin.gov or 414-303-0138  Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting Sept. 28   The DNR will hold the seventh in a series of Lake Michigan whitefish meetings on Sept. 28. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry. The DNR will host a virtual public

Your Guide To Fall Color Plus, Bow & Crossbow Season Safety And More

Your Guide To Fall ColorPlus, Bow & Crossbow Season Safety And More   Photo Credit: iStock.com/emholk Fall is an exciting time in Wisconsin! From hunting and fishing to camping and hiking and beyond, here's what you need to know to get ready for the season. Many hunting seasons begin Saturday, Sept. 18. View our Hunting webpage for a full list of season dates and keep reading for bow and crossbow safety tips.Make the most of autumn by camping at a state property this fall. Visit our booking webpage to

Wolf Management Plan Committee Virtual Meeting Sept. 23 – Open To Public

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will hold the third of four Wolf Management Plan Committee meetings on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually, and the public is invited to attend and observe the proceedings. There is no pre-registration required, and public comments will not be taken during the meeting. Those wishing to attend can use this link to watch a livestream of the meeting. The Wolf Management Plan Committee has been formed to discuss important

Applications Open for $33.25 Million in Grants for Event Venues, Movie Theaters and Live Event Small

State of Wisconsin sent this bulletin at 09/16/2021 02:33 PM CDT STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Tony Evers, Governor Joel Brennan, SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 16, 2021Contact: DOA Communications, (608) 235-2412DOACommunications@wisconsin.gov  Applications Open for $33.25 Million in Grants for Event Venues, Movie Theaters and Live Event Small Businesses Madison, Wis. – Today, the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) announced it is accepting applications for over

Successful Landing Blitz Helps Prevent Spread Of Invasive Species In Wisconsin Waters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 16, 2021Contact: Erin McFarlane, Statewide CBCW Educator Extension Lakeserin.mcfarlane@uwsp.edu or 715-346-4978  Successful Landing Blitz Helps Prevent Spread Of Invasive Species In Wisconsin Waters   Clean Boats, Clean Waters volunteers helped prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species over the Fourth of July holiday. / Photo Credit: Clean Boats, Clean Waters MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates Clean Boats, Clean Waters’

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest seeks proposals for projects to improve lands and support local

Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest seeks proposals for projects to improve lands and support local jobsRhinelander, Wis., Sept. 14, 2021—The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is seeking proposals for projects to improve or benefit national forest lands and provide local employment opportunities through the Secure Rural Schools Program. Proposals are due by Nov. 12 by email or U.S. mail.   “This is an excellent opportunity for truly anyone to propose innovative projects that are meaningful to our

Forest Health News

Forest Health News September 2021Note: Images may appear blurry in some web browsers. We recommend opening newsletter links in Google Chrome.Diplodia Shoot Blight vs. Red Pine Shoot Moth  Scattered damage to new red pine shoots has been observed across many counties this summer. With the intermittent rains during the summer, the first thought was that Diplodia shoot blight, a fungal disease, was causing the damage. Upon a closer look, some of the shoot mortality is caused by the red pine shoot moth.

DNR Announces 2022 Wild Turkey, Waterfowl And Pheasant Stamp Design Contest Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 8, 2021Contact: Taylor Finger, DNR Migratory Bird SpecialistTaylor.Finger@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-8841  DNR Announces 2022 Wild Turkey, Waterfowl And Pheasant Stamp Design Contest Winners   Winning artwork for the 2022 pheasant stamp design category by Mark Kanitz of Markesan. / Photo Credit: Mark Kanitz MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the winners of the 2022 Wisconsin Wild Turkey, Waterfowl and Pheasant stamp

Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 9, 2021Contact: Jeff Pritzl, DNR Deer BiologistJeffrey.Pritzl@wisconsin.gov or 920-366-3450 Ashley Van Egtern, DNR Assistant Administrator Of Hunter Education Ashley.VanEgtern@wisconsin.gov or 608-513-9625  Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 18Hunt Smart Hunt Safe This Deer Season   Archery and crossbow deer-hunting seasons open Sept. 18. / Photo Credit: iStock / DLCcreates MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is

Help Pollinators By Collecting Wild Common Milkweed Seedpods In Select Central Sands-Area Counties

Help Pollinators By Collecting Wild Common Milkweed Seedpods In Select Central Sands-Area Counties   The DNR seeks donations of mature milkweed seedpods from select Wisconsin counties to aid plantings on state prairies. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking nature lovers and landowners in Wood, Portage, Adams, Juneau, Waushara and Marquette counties to collect wild common milkweed seedpods to help grow habitat for native

Four Ways To Have Your Deer Tested, One Easy Online Form

A white-tailed buck in velvet trots down a hillside Hunters can help slow the spread of CWD this season. / Photo Credit: iStock/ 6381380 This deer season, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks hunters to participate in our ongoing effort to monitor for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and slow its spread. CWD testing is available to every hunter in the state. This year, hunters in northeast Wisconsin can help complete a multi-year sweep to find where CWD occurs on the landscape. We also

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9/8/2021 - Deer Season Is Almost Here: Help Slow The Spread of CWD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 3, 2021Contact: Amanda Kamps, DNR Wildlife Health Conservation SpecialistAmanda.Kamps@wisconsin.gov or 608-712-5280  Deer Season Is Almost Here: Help Slow The Spread of CWD   Hunters can help slow the spread of CWD this season. / Photo Credit: iStock / 6381380 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking deer hunters to join in the efforts to protect the state’s deer herd, especially where chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing is most

Life Jackets Save Lives: Wear It Wisconsin Think Smart Before You Start This Labor Day Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 1, 2021Contact: DNR Office of CommunicationsDNRPress@wisconsin.gov  Life Jackets Save Lives: Wear It Wisconsin Think Smart Before You Start This Labor Day Weekend19 Boating Fatalities Reported So Far In 2021   Always wear a life jacket when out on Wisconsin's waterways, including over the Labor Day holiday. / Photo Credit: National Safe Boating Council MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to always wear a life jacket

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Annual Report

DNR News Release Header Image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 31, 2021Contact: Bruce Rheineck, DNR Groundwater Section ChiefBruceD.Rheineck@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2104 Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases Annual ReportNitrates, PFAS Top List Of Improvement Recommendations   The Wisconsin Groundwater Coordinating Council today shared key recommendations for protecting and preserving vital groundwater resources in its 2021 annual report to the Wisconsin State Legislature. / Photo Credit:

DNR Announces CWD Response Plan Review 15-Year Response Plan Undergoes Review Every Five Years

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 31, 2021Contact:Tami Ryan, DNR Wildlife Health Section ChiefTamara.Ryan@wisconsin.gov or 414-750-8360DNR Announces CWD Response Plan Review15-Year Response Plan Undergoes Review Every Five Years   MADISON, Wis. – The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the formation of a committee to review the state’s chronic wasting disease (CWD) response plan. In 2010, the Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the 15-year CWD response plan through 2025, guiding the

Safely And Humanely Evict Bats From Buildings Through May 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 30, 2021Contact: Heather Kaarakka, DNR Conservation Biologist Heather.Kaarakka@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-2576; J. Paul White, DNR Mammal EcologistJohn.White@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-0813   Safely And Humanely Evict Bats From Buildings Through May 31   Little brown bats (pictured) and big brown bats, along with northern long-eared bats and eastern pipistrelles (also known as tricolored bats), are all threatened species in Wisconsin and receive legal protection, including the

Take Action To Reduce Algae Blooms In Wisconsin Waterbodies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 30, 2021Contact: DNR Office of Communications DNRPress@wisconsin.gov  Take Action To Reduce Algae Blooms In Wisconsin Waterbodies   Wisconsinites are urged to take action against algae blooms by reducing the amount of nutrients that reach lakes, streams and ponds. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites of blue-green algae risks and simple steps to help reduce algae blooms.  Blue-green

2021 Deer Hunting Updates

DNR Announces 2021 Hunting Season Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 23, 2021Contact: Scott Karel, DNR Wildlife Rules And Regulations SpecialistScott.Karel@wisconsin.gov or 608-206-0222  DNR Announces 2021 Hunting Season Changes2021 Combined Regulations Pamphlet Now Available   Hunters are encouraged to review the 2021 Wisconsin Hunting Regulations pamphlet to prepare for the season. / Photo Credit: iStock.com/river34 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2021 combined Wisconsin

5 Tips for Restaurants Facing Uncertainty

August 6, 2021How restaurants can take control amid renewed uncertaintyBusiness Impact, COVID-19, Initiatives, Restaurants In many areas of Wisconsin and the entire country, COVID-19 has raged back with a vengeance, prompting updated safety protocols and, in some cases, a shift in consumer behavior. Use the lessons learned from 2020 to ensure your restaurant’s survival:Stay current with local health orders. If you have to adjust practices based on that or just want to take the precautions that make sense

ATV/UTV Safety Saves Lives

Think Smart Before You Start: ATV/UTV Safety Saves Lives   The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and utility terrain vehicles (UTV) to think smart before they start during late-summer outings. When enjoying off-road rides and adventures, wearing a helmet and seat belt, monitoring speed and using caution on hills and uneven terrain could save your life. So far this year, 26 people have died in ATV/UTV crashes. Most crash victims were not