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2021 Wisconsin Wild Rice Harvest Forecast Shows Varied Outlook

As wild rice harvesting begins in northern Wisconsin lakes, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced its 2021 wild rice harvest outlook.

Enforcement | Regulations | Wildlife Habitat

Incidental Take Notice For Juneau County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a permit for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from the Cranberry Creek and Wisconsin River Power Company (WRPCO) ditch maintenance project. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not put the species' overall population at risk.

Recreation | Regulations | Fishing

Hook And Line Lake Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 4

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place Sept. 4 – Sept. 30 on certain waters.

Recreation | Facilities and Lands

Now Accepting Applications For Sandhill Wildlife Area Trapping Permits Through Sept. 10

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it is accepting applications through Sept. 10 for a unique trapping opportunity at Sandhill Wildlife Area.

Maps | Recreation | Hunt

Find Public Hunting Land With DNR’s Hunt Wild App And Online Tools

With millions of acres of public land available across the state, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) simplifies finding a hunting spot with the free Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app and online tools.