The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the September board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, originating from the Manitowish Waters Community Center & Town Hall, 5733 Hwy 51, Manitowish Waters. The Board will act on … [Read more...] about Wisconsin NRB Meeting Sept. 26-27, 2023
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Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Elk Or Moose This Hunting Season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to know their target and understand the difference between elk and white-tailed deer this hunting season.Archery and crossbow deer seasons begin this upcoming weekend. Elk sometimes venture outside of the elk management zones, especially during the breeding season, so hunters are reminded to properly identify … [Read more...] about Know Your Target: Don’t Accidentally Shoot Elk Or Moose This Hunting Season
Help Protect Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources
This Tax Season
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to give back to nature by donating to the Endangered Resources Fund on your Wisconsin income tax form.
The Endangered Resources Fund helps support important conservation efforts for rare plant and animal species in Wisconsin, many of which are also declining or absent in other parts of the … [Read more...] about Help Protect Wisconsin’s Endangered Resources
This Tax Season
Salt Awareness Week Jan. 24-28
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Salt Wise invite the public to learn more about the impacts of road salt on the state’s drinking water, pets and freshwater ecosystems during Wisconsin Salt Awareness Week, Jan. 24-28, 2022. The Impacts Of Too Much SaltWhile salt keeps Wisconsin roads safe during winter, using more salt than … [Read more...] about Salt Awareness Week Jan. 24-28
Think Smart Before You Start
The DNR is urging snowmobilers to slow down and ride sober this and every snowmobile season. Two snowmobile fatalities have been reported so far in 2022, following another 13 in 2021, with alcohol, excess speed, driver inexperience and operator error as the leading causes. DNR conservation wardens and local law enforcement partners will be on patrol across the state … [Read more...] about Think Smart Before You Start