Lake sturgeon have been cruising Wisconsin’s waters for more than 150 million years. There are more of these ancient fish here in Wisconsin than anywhere else in the world, thanks to efforts of DNR, conservation groups and citizens. Learn more about sturgeon, the people, and the unique spearing season that binds generations of families together for fellowship, fun and big fish.

Forty years ago, in the midst of a national concern about untreated sewage, industrial and toxic discharges, and the destruction of wetlands, the principal law to protect the nation’s waters was passed.

Wisconsin's law safeguarding rare wildlife and plants turns 40 in 2012 with eagles, trumpeter swans, osprey and gray wolves among the successful comebacks made under its protections. Each month you will find videos, slide shows, a "Comeback Champion", ways for you to help, places to go, and events including a highlight on Wisconsin Public Radio's Larry Meiller show with a DNR expert.

A special daily feature for 14 days covering Wisconsin's 161st gun deer hunt. Features articles will showcase videos, slide shows, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube posts highlighting the season's memories and tales for years to come. Topics include: safety, the rise of women hunters, deer donations, recipies, and much more!

Wisconsin received its first Pittman-Robertson funding -- $31,000 -- in 1939. That total has grown to $ 197.5 million for habitat development, land acquisition, research, hunter education, restoration, wildlife health and more.