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DNR Recruiting 2024 Class Of State Conservation Wardens
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring for its 2024 class of conservation wardens, a fulfilling and exciting public service career dedicated to protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources and the people who use them. The application period is slated for April 10 – May 4, 2023.
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DNR Asks Public To Avoid Feeding Deer As Cold Weather Continues
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to avoid feeding deer as cold winter weather continues around parts of the state.
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Littering Leads DNR, Partner Agencies To Case With Multiple Charges
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partner agencies announce the closure of a case with multiple violations, including attempted theft and illegal hunting.
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DNR Concludes Investigation Into 2019 Fatal Boat Crash On Mississippi River
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with partner agencies, today announced the investigation into a 2019 fatal boat crash has come to a conclusion with a conviction.
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Multi-Year Invasive Species Case Concludes With Convictions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the conclusion of a multi-year law enforcement investigation and prosecution related to the illegal distribution of more than 960 invasive crayfish by several wholesale-level distributors.
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DNR Seeks Tips From The Public On Illegal Elk Shootings In Jackson County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests the public’s help in solving the illegal killings of two cow elk in separate events in Jackson County during the recent gun-deer season.
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DNR Crayfish Case Nets First Criminal Convictions Under Wis. Invasive Species Law
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the first-ever criminal convictions under the state’s invasive species law, Chapter NR 40, related to the importation of live red swamp crayfish.
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DNR Releases 2021 Public Safety And Resource Protection Annual Report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released its 2021 Public Safety and Resource Protection Annual Report. The annual report showcases an active year for the DNR’s Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection, including Wisconsin’s first criminal case involving invasive carp.
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Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boaters to keep safety top of mind before casting off this Fourth of July holiday weekend, one of the busiest times of year for Wisconsin waterways.
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Help Stop The Spread Of Invasive Species This Summer
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters to help stop the spread of invasive, nonnative plants and animals in our waters.