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    DNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2024 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp design contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2024 collection of stamps.

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    DNR Publishes 2022 Fish Stocking Summary

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released the 2022 stocking numbers for inland waterbodies and the Great Lakes. Over six million fish were stocked in 2022 to fill stocking quotas established by fisheries biologists.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group Meeting

    The DNR is hosting four public meetings to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. This fourth meeting will be focused on Working Group Discussion and Input.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group Meeting

    The DNR is hosting four public meetings to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. This third meeting will focus on Lake Trout Population and Forecast Models.

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group Meeting

    The DNR is hosting four public meetings to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. This second meeting will focus on Lake Trout Mass Marking. 

  • Hearing/Meeting

    Lake Michigan Lake Trout Commercial Harvest Stakeholder Group Meeting

    The DNR is hosting four public meetings to present information and gather public feedback on the Lake Michigan lake trout population. This first meeting will include an introduction to the stakeholder group and a lake trout survey assessment…

  • News

    DNR Urges Sober Riding As Snowmobile Fatality Numbers Climb

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports nine snowmobile fatalities so far in 2023 and urges all snowmobile operators to Sled Safe and Sled Smart.

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    2023 Sturgeon Spearing Season Opens Feb. 11

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing for the sturgeon spearing season opener on Feb. 11, giving spearers a chance to harvest Wisconsin’s largest and oldest fish species. 

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    Night Sky Viewing

    Wildcat Mountain State Park is an excellent location to experience the awe and wonder of a truly dark sky! Take in the grand views of the night sky from the Upper Picnic Area Observation Point or wander under the stars on the Starlight Trail just…

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    OutWiGo For Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 21-22

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 21-22 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required.

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