Permits
- Hearing/Meeting
Nemadji Trail Energy Center Air Pollution Control Permit Public Hearing
Nemadji Trail Energy Center, located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, FID 816127840, submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) a permit application, including plans and specifications for the proposed construction of haul…
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Reminder: Wildfire Season Underway
With Wisconsin wildfire season underway, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites to be fire smart this spring and get their free DNR annual burning permit.
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Nonresident Off-highway Motorcycle Trail Passes
When bringing an off-highway motorcycle (OHM) into Wisconsin from their home state, a nonresident can operate their OHM on Wisconsin OHM routes or areas available to the public for the recreational use of off-highway motorcycles with either a…
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Central Dunn County Landowners Eligible For CWD Surveillance Permits
Landowners on select parcels of private land in central Dunn County are eligible for free chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance permits. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks landowners within the surveillance area to apply for a permit to help the DNR better understand the extent of CWD in the area.
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Wisconsin Wild Ginseng Program
Wild ginseng is American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) that: is naturally occurring and is not grown or nurtured in any way, or It was started from wild or cultivated seeds planted in a wild forest habitat and not nurtured or manipulated before…
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Permits for hunting
The Wisconsin DNR regulates the harvest of bobcat, fisher, otter, elk, black bear, wild turkey and sharp-tailed grouse through a special permitting system. Harvest permits/tags/authorizations are awarded through a drawing process. In order to be…
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Public notices
Official DNR public notice of water permits are located here, as sent to official newspapers. Public notices are required by law to alert interested members of the public of the DNR’s intention to authorize a discharge to a water of the state. The…
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Instructional videos
These videos walk you through various features of our e-permitting process and answer common questions.
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Water permit applications
For some of our permits, submit applications and other forms to the DNR online. Get a WAMS ID, complete an application, sign and pay fees in a few steps. Track permits and know exactly where they are in the permitting process. Register for a WAMS…
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Wild game serving permit
A wild game serving permit is required only when either, or both, of the following apply: