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Waterfowl Hunters and Others Asked to Take Caution as Water Levels RiseFast Currents and Floating Debris Result in Hazardous Conditions Following Recent Storms
MADISON, Wis. - Following recent storms, water levels have degraded the safety conditions on many public hunting grounds and waterways around the state. The Department of Natural Resources advises waterfowl hunters as well as anglers and boaters to take additional safety precautions while afield.Central Office
Friday, October 04, 2019 4:36:14 p.m.
Forestry Projects on Riverway Prompted by Invasive Insect
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be conducting forest management projects along the Lower Wisconsin State Riverway (LWSR) in response to the detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) at minor to moderate levels along the entire 92 miles of the riverway. Timber improvement projects are set to begin north of Muscoda and north of Boscobel on the bluffs overlooking the Wisconsin River.
Central Office
Friday, October 04, 2019 3:58:44 p.m.
Youth Deer Hunt Happening This WeekendHunters Urged to Review Age Requirements and Stay Safe
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to remind all participants of this weekend's popular youth hunt for deer to review and to know the safety rules of this annual event.Central Office
Thursday, October 03, 2019 4:54:57 p.m.
Columbia County Shooting Range Closed After Substantial Rains Damage All Ranges
POYNETTE, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Wednesday closed the entire Columbia County Shooting Range until further notice after torrential rains Tuesday night caused mudslides and washouts on the majority of the range berms.
Central Office
Thursday, October 03, 2019 9:11:53 a.m.
DNR Seeking Voluntary CWD Testing in Chippewa Valley Area During 9-Day Gun Deer Season Following Board Recommendations
MADISON, Wis. - Following additional consideration and recommendations from the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board during the September meeting, the Department of Natural Resources is now asking hunters in the Chippewa Valley Area to voluntarily have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the nine-day gun deer season between Nov. 23 - Dec. 1.
Central Office
Wednesday, October 02, 2019 1:49:49 p.m.
Deer Hunters Asked to Help Prevent and Reduce the Spread of CWD
MADISON, Wis. - With the archery and crossbow deer hunting seasons underway, the Department of Natural Resources recommends simple precautions hunters and landowners can take to help prevent and reduce the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease.
Weekly News
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 2:28:27 p.m.
Ruffed Grouse Society Enhances Habitat for Hunters, Hikers and Bird Watchers at Tiffany Wildlife Area and Five-Mile Bluff Prairie State Natural AreaFunding from the Ruffed Grouse Society will be invested in Buffalo County to restore remnant dry bluff prairie and oak woodlands.
MADISON, Wis. - The Ruffed Grouse Society will provide funding for a dry bluff prairie and oak woodland restoration project at the Five-Mile Bluff Prairie State Natural Area embedded in the Tiffany Wildlife Area along the Chippewa River in Buffalo County. Weekly News
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 2:28:26 p.m.
DNR to Hold Smallmouth Bass Public Meeting in Sturgeon Bay on Oct. 15
STURGEON BAY, Wis. -The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting in October to discuss the smallmouth bass fishery in waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay surrounding Door County. This meeting will allow department staff members an opportunity to engage stakeholders and present information on this outstanding fishery.
Weekly News
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 2:28:25 p.m.
Discharge Source Repaired at Kewaunee County Manure Spill
MADISON, Wis. - Ebert Enterprises has located and temporarily repaired a broken tile lateral that caused a manure spill into a ditch in the town of Pierce near Algoma on Sept. 24, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday.
Central Office
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 9:57:10 a.m.
DNR Hosts Fish Hatchery Open Houses In Kewaunee and Racine for Chance to See Salmon and Trout Up Close
MADISON, Wis. - See where Lake Michigan trout and salmon get their start and enjoy a variety of family-friendly fishing-related activities when state fish egg collecting facilities in Kewaunee and Racine hold open houses this October.
Central Office
Friday, September 27, 2019 3:38:16 p.m.
Last revised: Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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