Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Get Ready for Hunting and Trapping Seasons Opening in October

Cherish Wisconsin Outdoors Fund Hits $3 Million

Endowment Protects Public Lands Across Wisconsin

How to Test Your Deer for CWD This Hunting Season

South Shore Beach Rehabilitation Project Completed After More Than a Decade of Study and Planning

DNR Reminds Hunters to Boat Safely This Waterfowl Season

DNR Publishes Initial Public Input Summary for Chippewa Flowage Joint Agency Master Plan

DNR Completes Statewide Cleanup Efforts at Former 5r Facilities Associated With 2021 Wisconsin Act 234

Five Locations Across Three Counties Restored For Public Use

Get Ready for the Upcoming Waterfowl Hunting Seasons

Oconto County Hunting Guide Banned From Hunting for Illegal Bear Baiting

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Updated Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan

Interstate Park Commemorates 125 Years With Anniversary Celebration

DNR Launches Updated Air Quality Data Map

The 2025 Hook and Line Sturgeon Season Opens Sept. 6

DNR and DHS Issue New PFAS-based Consumption Advisory for Ducks Harvested on Green Bay

DNR and DHS Issue New PFAS-based Consumption Advisories for Fish and Deer Near town of Stella and Surrounding Waterbodies in Oneida County

Discover Public Land to Hunt This Season

Gov. Evers Sends Letter Urging Congress to Reject President Trump’s Reckless Cuts Affecting Emergency Preparedness and Response, Clean Water, and Infrastructure Investments

Governor raises concerns to members of Congress about President Trump’s budget cuts affecting disaster preparedness and response, access to clean water, local law enforcement road safety efforts, and cybersecurity and infrastructure security

Groundwater Coordinating Council Releases 2025 Report to the Legislature

DNR Celebrates Longstanding Green Tier Participant Veridian Homes for 20 Years of Environmental Excellence

2025 Early Goose Hunting Season Opens Sept. 1

DNR Urges Hunters to Prioritize Tree Stand Safety This Fall

Get Ready for Hunting Seasons Opening in September

DNR Looking to Buy Bushels of Red and White Pine Cones

DNR Honors Connie Ramthun as State Natural Areas Volunteer of the Year

Incidental Take Notice for Milwaukee County

Low Wild Rice Production Continues in Northern Wisconsin; Some Harvesting Opportunities

Wear a Life Jacket This Holiday Weekend

Corrected Appeals Court Affirms State’s Role in Safeguarding Water From Agricultural Pollution

DNR Seeking Public Comment on Green Tier Renewal With Inpro Corporation

ATV/UTV Riders – Be Aware of Increased Law Enforcement This Weekend

Incidental Take Notice For Door County

Incidental Take Notice for Columbia County

DNR Accepting Applications For Special Trapping Season At Sandhill State Wildlife Area

Incidental Take Notice For Sauk County

MMSD Storm Update

Incidental Take Notice For Monroe County

DNR Accepting Pre-Applications For 2026 Surface Water Grants

DNR Waukesha Service Center Now Reopen

DNR Announces Temporary Closure Of Waukesha Service Center

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

Weekend Storms And Flooding Cause Damage At State-Managed Properties

Incidental Take Notice For Iowa And Lafayette Counties

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves Over $110 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin 

Bear With Plastic Jar On Its Head Freed In Northern Wisconsin

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

Wisconsinites- Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Air Quality Advisory In Effect Through Noon Friday

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

Initial Public Comment Period Open Through Sept. 12, 2025

Incidental Take Notice For ATC Project In Adams County

Incidental Take Notice For Adams County

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

Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair

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

DNR Investigating Boat Explosion In Pierce County

Portion Of Hank Aaron State Trail To Close During Wisconsin State Fair

Alternate Route Available

DNR Announces Catastrophic Storm Grant Recipients

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

DNR Announces 2025 Spring Turkey Season Results

DNR Now Accepting Nominations For Recycling Excellence Awards

DNR Offers Universal Recreation With Outdoor Options For All

DNR Announces 2024 Warden Of The Year

Incidental Take Notice For Columbia, Marquette And Waushara Counties

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address Highlighting 2025-27 Bipartisan Budget Investments in Clean Water Infrastructure Statewide

Committee on Finance Advances Funding Transfer to Restore Bender Park Boat Launch

Incidental Take Notice For La Crosse County

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

Public Comment Period Open Through Aug. 7

DNR Publishes 2024 Fish Stocking Summary

Over 5 Million Fish Stocked Into Wisconsin Waters

Supervisor Steve F. Taylor Proposes Funding Transfer to Restore Bender Park Boat Launch

Incidental Take Notice For Washington County

Incidental Take Notice For Portage County

Incidental Take Notice For Oneida County

Help Stop The Spread Of Aquatic Invasive Species

Great Lakes Landing Blitz, June 30 – July 13

AG Kaul Issues Statement Regarding Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling in Spills Law Case

DNR Announces Continuation Of Dike Repairs On Bakken’s Pond

DNR Celebrates 85 Years Of Bald Eagle Protection And National Eagle Day

Support Endangered Species Conservation And Bald Eagle Recovery In Wisconsin

Incidental Take Notice For Marathon County

DNR Seeking Public Comment For Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan

Public Comment Period Open Through July 16

Wisconsin Invasive Species Council Announces Invasive Species Action Awards Winners

Water Flow Improvement Project At Sam Gordy’s Slough To Begin In June

DNR Investigating Fatal Boating Accident In Waukesha County

DNR Seeking Tips On Great River State Trail Bridge Fire

DNR Recommends Wisconsinites Limit Time Outside Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Take Action On Invasive Species This June

DNR Highlights Importance Of Maintaining Safe Dams

DNR Seeking Landowners To Host Fall Gun Deer Hunt For Hunters With Disabilities

Deadline To Apply Is July 1

Visit Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest For Its Centennial Celebration, June 7

DNR Accepting Applications For Beaver Management Plan Committee

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 7-8

State Park Admissions, Fishing Licenses And Trail Passes Waived

DNR Accepting Applications For Sandhill State Wildlife Area Learn To Hunt Deer Program

Anglers Play A Key Role In Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention

Draining Water From Livewells And Equipment Makes A Difference

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with the Wisconsin Trail Report

Travel Wisconsin’s interactive Trail Report provides the information and inspiration to plan hiking and biking trips during June’s Great Outdoors Month

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

Slow Down- Give Turtles A Brake During Nesting Season

Wear A Life Jacket, Boat Responsibly This Holiday Weekend

Discover New Wisconsin State Park System Merch

Available At Properties Across The State

Keep Wildlife Wild This Holiday Weekend

Gov. Evers Sends Letter to Trump Administration Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Funding and Staff Cuts Impacting Wisconsin’s Forests, Forestry Industry  

The C.A. Lawton Co. Renews Tier 2 Participation In Green Tier

Wisconsin Conservation Congress Honors Youth Delegate Of The Year

Southeast Wisconsin Community Members Earn Invasive Species Action Award

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County

Spring Valley Creek, Moore Creek And Kickapoo River Impacted