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Help Maintain A Healthy Herd: Avoid Baiting And Feeding Deer

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters and the public to help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and other illnesses between deer by following all baiting and feeding bans and refraining from baiting and feeding in areas where no bans are in effect. 

Recreation | Regulations | Safety | Hunt

Archery And Crossbow Deer Hunting Seasons Open Sept. 14

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons open Sept. 14. The two seasons run through Jan. 5, 2025, except in the 35 counties and metro subunits that have extended seasons open until Jan. 31, 2025.

About/General | Events | Public Input

Wisconsin NRB Meeting Sept. 25

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the September meeting to consider proposed rulemaking documents.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Wiota Sanitary District #1 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wiota Sanitary District #1 is an applicant for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program to improve its public drinking water system.

Education | Events | Fishing

DNR To Host Open Houses At Fish Hatcheries And Spawning Facilities Across The State

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the dates for fall open houses at two fish spawning facilities and one fish hatchery. Over the coming weeks, the DNR will host open houses at the Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility, Root River Steelhead Facility and the Wild Rose Fish Hatchery.