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Recreation | Hunt

Find Your Adventure: Download Hunt Wild Mobile App

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app is loaded with everything you need in the field.

Monitoring | Wildlife Habitat

Monarch Habitat Takes Off In Wisconsin

Wisconsin monarchs looking for milkweed to lay their eggs on will now find hundreds of thousands of more acres of habitat in Wisconsin thanks to voluntary efforts by organizations and individuals statewide, including representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 

Monitoring | Watersheds

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Updated Water Condition Lists

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that more than 80% of Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers recently assessed are healthy, continuing a trend of improved surface water quality across the state.

Environmental Protection | Events | Monitoring | Volunteer

Collaborative Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Reveals New Discoveries

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners monitored more than 1,000 locations and documented over 150 new populations of aquatic invasive species in 2020.

Recreation | Safety | Hunt

DNR Urges Hunters To Use Treestand Harnesses This Fall

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds those participating in the upcoming deer hunting season to use treestands safely.