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July 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 13

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Wisconsin NRB Meeting Aug. 13   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsinites: Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsinites: Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Wisconsinites: Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke Air Quality A…
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July 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment For The Central Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment For The Central Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2025Contact: Natalie Avallone, DNR Property [email protected] or 920-492-8183 DNR Seeking Public Comm…
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July 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For ATC Project In Adams County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For ATC Project In Adams County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2025Contact: Rori Paloski, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-516-3742 Incidental Take Notice For ATC Project In Adams County  …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Eligible Hunters: Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

NEWS RELEASE: Eligible Hunters: Sign Up For Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2025Contact: Brooke VanHandel, DNR Assistant Deer and Elk Specialist [email protected] or 608-354-3492 Eligible Hun…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Adams County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2025Contact: Rori Paloski, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-516-3742 Incidental Take Notice For Adams County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 16

NEWS RELEASE: DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Brule State Fish Hatchery Aug. 16 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025Contact: Angelica Komarek, DNR Advanced Fisheries [email protected] or 715-372-4820 DNR To Host Family Fun Day At Br…
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July 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair

NEWS RELEASE: Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Find Your Adventure With The DNRAt Wisconsin State Fair   Visit the DNR at the Wiscons…
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July 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 9

NEWS RELEASE | REMINDER: Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025Contact: Emily Heald, UW-Madison Division of Extension Rivers [email protected] Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin DNR Firefighters Head To Western U.S. And Canada To Assist With Wildfire Suppression Efforts

NEWS RELEASE: Wisconsin DNR Firefighters Head To Western U.S. And Canada To Assist With Wildfire Suppression Efforts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2025Contact: Catherine Koele, DNR Wildfire Prevention [email protected] or 608-219…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb

CORRECTION | NEWS RELEASE: DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb   UTVs have been…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE | UPDATE: DNR Concludes Efforts To Trap Black Bear Involved In Barron County Attack

NEWS RELEASE | UPDATE: DNR Concludes Efforts To Trap Black Bear Involved In Barron County Attack FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Concludes Efforts To Trap Black Bear Involved In Barron …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM

DNR Investigating Boat Explosion In Pierce County

DNR Investigating Boat Explosion In Pierce County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Investigating Boat Explosion In Pierce County PRESCOTT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Reso…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Applications For 2026 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Season Due Aug. 1

NEWS RELEASE: Applications For 2026 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Season Due Aug. 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   Applications For 2026 Upriver Lakes Sturgeon Spearing Season Due Aug.…
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July 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Portion Of Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair

NEWS RELEASE: Portion Of Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Portion Of Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair A…
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July 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Catastrophic Storm Grant Recipients

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Catastrophic Storm Grant Recipients FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2025Contact: Nicolle Spafford, Urban Forestry Grant [email protected] or 715-896-7099 DNR Announces Catastrophic Storm Grant Recipients …
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July 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Join The DNR At Farm Technology Days Aug. 5-7 

NEWS RELEASE: Join The DNR At Farm Technology Days Aug. 5-7  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   Join The DNR At Farm Technology Days Aug. 5-7    DNR staff will attend Farm Technology Days in…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Urges UTV Riders To Buckle Up As Fatal Crashes Climb   UTVs have been involved in …
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July 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 50,287 bi…
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July 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Special Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Application Deadlines Approaching

NEWS RELEASE: Special Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Application Deadlines Approaching FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   Special Fall Hunting And Trapping Season Application Deadlines App…
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July 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Now Accepting Nominations For Recycling Excellence Awards

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Now Accepting Nominations For Recycling Excellence Awards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2025Contact: Jennifer Semrau, DNR Waste Reduction and Diversion Coordinator [email protected] or 608-381-0960   DNR Now Accepting Nom…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Snapshot Wisconsin Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary And The Collection Of 100 Million Photos

NEWS RELEASE: Snapshot Wisconsin Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary And The Collection Of 100 Million Photos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2025Contact: Christine Anhalt-Depies, DNR Snapshot Wisconsin Research [email protected]
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 9

NEWS RELEASE: Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2025Contact: Emily Heald, UW-Madison Division of Extension Rivers [email protected] Search Wisconsin’s Waters For Invasive Species Aug. 9 Part…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Offers Universal Recreation With Outdoor Options For All

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Offers Universal Recreation With Outdoor Options For All FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Offers Universal Recreation With Outdoor Options For All   Many state properti…
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July 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected]   DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year   Bradley Dahlquist, DNR conservation warden, is recognized with …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia, Marquette And Waushara Counties

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Columbia, Marquette And Waushara Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796   Incidental Take Notice For Columbia, Marquet…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: ATV And UTV Safety Is A Must For Children This Summer

NEWS RELEASE: ATV And UTV Safety Is A Must For Children This Summer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2025Contact: Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-highway Vehicle Administrator [email protected] or 715-491-0283 ATV And UTV Safety Is A Must For Chil…
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July 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results

NEWS RELEASE: Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2025Contact: Taylor Finger, DNR Game Bird [email protected] or 608-212-7923   Spring Waterfowl Survey Shows Positive Results   Spring waterf…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796   Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wis…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Publishes Fall 2025 Hunting And Trapping Forecasts   The DNR's fall forecasts outlin…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Trailhead Shelter, Storage Facilities To Peninsula State Park

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Public Comment On Master Plan Variance To Add Trailhead Shelter, Storage Facilities To Peninsula State Park FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2025Contact: Yoyi Steele, DNR Property [email protected] or 608-590-6027…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Accepting Grant Applications To Build Hunting Community

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Accepting Grant Applications To Build Hunting Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2025Contact: Emily Iehl, DNR Hunting & Shooting Sports Program [email protected] or 608-445-8168   DNR Accepting Grant Applica…
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July 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2025Contact: Dave Giehtbrock, DNR Fish Culture Section [email protected] or 608 345-9853 DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary Over 5 Million F…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Become A Community Scientist By Recording Game Bird Observations This Summer

NEWS RELEASE: Become A Community Scientist By Recording Game Bird Observations This Summer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2025Contact: Paul Frater, DNR Surveys [email protected] or 608-807-8700   Become A Community Scientist By Recor…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach New Hunters

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach New Hunters FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach New Hunters   Becoming a volunteer instructor is a great way to sha…
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July 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM

NEWS RELEASE | UPDATE: DNR Continuing Investigation Of Barron County Black Bear Attack

NEWS RELEASE | UPDATE: DNR Continuing Investigation Of Barron County Black Bear Attack FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Continuing Investigation Of Barron County Black Bear Attack Victim…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Investigating Black Bear Attack In Barron County

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Investigating Black Bear Attack In Barron County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 13, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] DNR Investigating Black Bear Attack In Barron County Victim Sustained Severe Injuries, Sea…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Evers Administration And Ducks Unlimited Announce New Wetland Project In Brillion State Wildlife Area

NEWS RELEASE: Evers Administration And Ducks Unlimited Announce New Wetland Project In Brillion State Wildlife Area FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Evers Administration And Ducks Unlimited …
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Washington County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 3, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Washington County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisc…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Governor Announces Outdoor Industry Award Winners; Wisconsin State Park System Honored

NEWS RELEASE: Governor Announces Outdoor Industry Award Winners; Wisconsin State Park System Honored FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Governor Announces Outdoor Industry Award Winners; Wiscon…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Boat Responsibly This Fourth Of July Weekend

NEWS RELEASE: Boat Responsibly This Fourth Of July Weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Boat Responsibly This Fourth Of July Weekend Wear A Life Jacket And Stay Sober   Stay safe and enjo…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruffed Grouse Numbers Remain Strong

NEWS RELEASE: Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruffed Grouse Numbers Remain Strong FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 2, 2025Contact: DNR Office of [email protected] Spring Surveys Show An Increase For Pheasants While Ruff…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Portage County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Portage County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Portage County MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin D…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
July 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe This Holiday Weekend

NEWS RELEASE: ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe This Holiday Weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2025Contact: Lt. Jacob Holsclaw, DNR Off-highway Vehicle Administrator [email protected] or 715-491-0283 ATV/UTV Riders: Ride Safe This Holiday Weeken…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
June 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season For Fall 2025

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season For Fall 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2025Contact: Bob Hanson, DNR Wildlife [email protected] or 715-225-8597   DNR Announces Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Fo…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Oneida County

NEWS RELEASE: Incidental Take Notice For Oneida County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2025Contact: Stacy Rowe, DNR Conservation [email protected] or 608-228-9796 Incidental Take Notice For Oneida County   MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin D…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
June 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

NEWS RELEASE: Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 25, 2025Contact: Erin McFarlane, Statewide Clean Boats, Clean Waters Educator, UWSP Extension [email protected] or 715-346-4978 Help Stop The Spread Of…
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June 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Boaters: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement This Upcoming Holiday Weekend

NEWS RELEASE: Boaters: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement This Upcoming Holiday Weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2025Contact: Major April Dombrowski, DNR Recreational Safety and Outdoor Skills Bureau [email protected]  Boa…
  Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · [email protected]
June 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs On Bakken’s Pond

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs On Bakken’s Pond FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2025Contact: Nancy Frost, DNR Wildlife [email protected] or 608-225-7362 DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs On Bakken’s Po…
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June 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Celebrates 85 Years Of Bald Eagle Protection And National Eagle Day

NEWS RELEASE: DNR Celebrates 85 Years Of Bald Eagle Protection And National Eagle Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2025Contact: Drew Feldkirchner, DNR Natural Heritage Conservation Director [email protected] or 608-235-3905 DNR Celebrat…