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Environmental Protection | Hunt

New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Calumet County Effective Oct. 13

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was recently notified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) that a farm-raised deer on a deer farm in Outagamie County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the Calumet, Waupaca and Winnebago county borders, and will enact a new baiting and feeding ban to go into effect in Calumet County on Oct. 13, 2023.

License | Recreation | Regulations | Safety | Hunt

Wisconsin's 2023 Pheasant Season Opens Saturday, Oct. 14

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters that the state's 2023 pheasant season opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 and will run through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Financial Assistance | Drinking Water

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Review Of Baraboo And Edgerton Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Projects

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the cities of Baraboo and Edgerton are applicants for funding through the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to improve their public drinking water systems.

Recreation | Hunt

Take Advantage Of Wisconsin’s Mentored Hunting Law This Fall

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages experienced hunters to share their skills and knowledge with beginner hunters by taking advantage of Wisconsin’s Mentored Hunting Law.

Education | Events | Fishing

DNR To Host Root River Steelhead Facility Open House

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to an open house event at the Root River Steelhead Facility in Racine on Saturday, Oct. 14. The event will be held rain or shine.