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New Baiting And Feeding Ban For Ozaukee County Effective Feb. 15
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 Sheboygan County tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD). This positive result is within 10 miles of the Fond du Lac, Ozaukee and Washington county borders, resulting in a new baiting and feeding ban to go into effect in Ozaukee County on Feb. 15, 2024.
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Now Is The Time To Enroll In A Hunter Education Course
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now before courses begin filling up in spring. Those who complete a hunter education course play a vital role in keeping Wisconsin a safe place to hunt. Many hunting incidents in Wisconsin involve hunters older than 40, decades after learning firearm safety rules in their hunter education courses. It may be time for veteran hunters to refresh these valuable lessons.
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Wisconsin DNR Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
This is the winter DNR Elk Advisory Committee meeting that will discuss population objective strategies for the northern and central elk herds.
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DNR To Host CWD Public Meeting In Jackson County
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will host a public meeting with the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council to provide information on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Wisconsin, local testing efforts and disease surveillance options being considered.
- Hearing/Meeting
Public Meeting On CWD In Wisconsin And Local CWD Testing Efforts
The DNR and the Jackson County Deer Advisory Council will host a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m.
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Pack Your Safety Skills For The Antlerless Holiday Hunt
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds deer hunters they have another opportunity to fill their freezers by the end of the year.
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DNR Seeking Nominations For 2023 Hunter And Archery Education Awards
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year, Hunter Education Group of the Year and Archery Education Instructor of the Year awards.
- Hearing/Meeting
Wisconsin DNR Elk Advisory Committee Meeting
This is the Fall/Winter DNR Elk Advisory Committee meeting that includes some minor herd updates, partner updates and decision items for recommendations to Wisconsin DNR Wildlife Management Leadership Team and Elk Management Plan drafting and…
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Plenty Of Time Left To Harvest Deer In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters across the state that additional deer harvest opportunities are available this fall and winter. Opportunities include: Muzzleloader season – Nov. 27 – Dec. 6 Statewide Antlerless-Only Hunt – Dec. 7-10 Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt – Dec. 24-Jan. 1, 2024, in select Farmland Zone units
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Black Bear Harvest Authorization Applications Due Dec. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds black bear hunters that applications for the 2024 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10, 2023.