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2024 Bonus Antlerless Deer Harvest Authorizations Available For Purchase Aug. 12

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations, formerly known as tags, for the 2024 gun deer season will be available for purchase online through the Go Wild license portal and at license sales locations starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Recreation | Hunt

DNR Accepting Applications For Special Deer Hunt At Sandhill Wildlife Area

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Sept. 20 for a special firearm deer hunt at Sandhill Wildlife Area.

Monitoring | Permit | Hunt

Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Remains Closed For 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that although the spring population survey results indicate a slight increase, the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season remains closed for 2024. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year.

Monitoring | Regulations | Safety | Drinking Water

DNR Offering Free Well Water Screening For Nitrate At Farm Technology Days

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will provide free well water testing for nitrate at Farm Technology Days in Cadott Aug. 13-15.

Publications and Reports | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Publishes Fall 2024 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2024 fall forecast series, detailing the hunting outlook for a variety of popular game species.