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DNR Seeking Public Comment On Economic Impacts Of Proposed Whitefish And Electronic Reporting Rule
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the economic impacts of a proposed permanent rule relating to whitefish commercial harvest in Lake Michigan (including Green Bay), and electronic harvest reporting for all Lake Michigan and Lake Superior commercial fishers. Comments will be accepted until Nov. 11.
2021 Wisconsin Ring-Necked Pheasant Season Opens Oct. 16
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wishes hunters luck and safety during the upcoming 2021 pheasant hunting season. The season opens statewide at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 and runs through Jan. 9, 2022.
Plan Your Outdoor Fall Color Adventure
Fall in Wisconsin is underway. Many scenic landscapes are starting to display vivid reds, oranges and yellows, offering a once-a-year color show like no other. With over 6 million acres of public lands, 49 state parks, 15 state forests and 44 state biking trails opportunities to view Wisconsin’s fall colors are bountiful.
Incidental Take Notice For Columbia County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare lizard, which may result from the development of the Landscape Innovations Contractor Shop.
Incidental Take Notice For Grant County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snail, leafhopper and frog, which may result from the Cardinal-Hickory Creek 345kV Transmission Line Project – Segments W1 and W2.
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