Regulations
- News
DNR To Lift Special Order Requiring Burn Permits In 13 Counties Starting Nov. 9
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the special burning permit requirement for 13 Wisconsin counties will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The rescinding of this Special Fire Order applies to the following 13 extensive DNR protection area counties outside incorporated cities and villages: All of Columbia, Crawford, Green Lake, Marquette, Portage, Richland, Sauk, Waupaca, Waushara counties and portions of Oconto, Dane, Grant and Iowa counties, respectively.
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DNR To Host Four Open Houses On Proposed Changes To Wisconsin’s Deer Management Units
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host four open houses in mid-November to share information about proposed changes to the state’s deer management units (DMUs). Three of these open houses will be in-person, with a fourth being entirely virtual.
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Wisconsin’s 2024 Nine-Day Gun Deer Season Opens Nov. 23
It’s almost time for hunters across Wisconsin to head out for the 2024 nine-day gun deer season, opening Saturday, Nov. 23 and running through Sunday, Dec. 1. This is the latest nine-day window within which the season may occur, as established by state law.
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Don't Spark A Wildfire: Exercise Caution While Towing Or Using Outdoor Equipment
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to check their trailers and all outdoor equipment prior to use due to elevated wildfire risk across the state. The DNR and partners at the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation.
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2024 Trapping Seasons Opening Around Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds trappers to prepare for the opening of many furbearer trapping seasons across the state. Wisconsin is home to many furbearer species, and the state’s highly regulated trapping seasons play an important role in the DNR’s efforts to sustainably manage those populations.
- Hearing/Meeting
Waste And Materials Management Study Group
This is a public meeting of the Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
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DNR Reminds Anglers That Inland Trout Fishing Season Closes Oct. 15
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that the last day of the 2024 general inland trout fishing season is Tuesday, Oct. 15. After this date, anglers will no longer be allowed to fish inland streams, springs and spring-fed ponds for trout or salmon.
- Hearing/Meeting
Notice of Public Hearing for Air Pollution control Operation Permit 15417886A-P01 Construction Permit 23-JAM-139
The permit application is being reviewed under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program [ch. NR 405, Wis. Adm. Code] for particulate matter (PM; carbon monoxide (CO); Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)). The proposed project will…
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Get Ready For Hunting And Trapping Seasons Opening In October
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting and trapping seasons in October.
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Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Shares Recommendations For Chapter NR 40 Revisions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received the proposed revisions to Wisconsin’s Invasive Species Identification, Classification and Control Rule (Chapter NR 40 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code) from the Wisconsin Invasive Species Council. This governor-appointed council advises the DNR and the state legislature on invasive species issues, including Chapter NR 40.