Regulations
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on an emergency rule EmR2104 (Board Order FH-17-20 (E)), to revise ch. NR 20 relating to Minocqua Chain walleye harvest regulations
This emergency rule will extend the existing walleye harvest regulation on the Minocqua Chain of Lakes for the 2021 fishing season.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Listening Session No. 13 Regarding PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
The Wisconsin DNR will host two online Listening Sessions regarding PFAS contamination in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Meetings On The 2021 Migratory Game Bird Season Proposal
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host public meetings at 7 p.m. on March 16, 17 and 18 to gather input on the proposed 2021 migratory game bird season structure.
- Hearing/Meeting
Lake Michigan Whitefish Virtual Meeting
The Wisconsin DNR will be developing new regulations for the lake whitefish commercial industry.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Deer Advisory Committee
The DNR deer advisory committee will meet virtually to discuss annual deer season updates.
- Hearing/Meeting
Economic Development And Green Environment (EDGE) Advisory Team
The EDGE Advisory Team provides input to Department of Natural Resources staff on the implementation of the EDGE pilot program established under 2017 Wisconsin Act 70.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public hearing on a permanent rule, Board Order FH-09-20, to revise Ch. NR 20 relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters (the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings rule)
Permanent rule relating to fishing regulations on inland, outlying and boundary waters conducted at the 2021 Fisheries Management Spring Hearings.
- News
DNR Receives Straddling Community Diversion Application From Somers Water Utility
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that it has received and will review an application submitted by the village of Somers in Kenosha County to divert Lake Michigan water for municipal needs.
- News
DNR Proposes Firearm Restriction On Land Purchased In Merton
To help ensure public safety, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing a firearm restriction on a 6.59-acre parcel located on North Lake in the town of Merton in Waukesha County.
- Hearing/Meeting
Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
The Elk Advisory Committee will meet virtually via Zoom or conference call. The committee will discuss: herd updates; winter trapping updates; spring calf search efforts; and 2021 quota setting discussions.