Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Bear Facts; Complaints About Them Rising

847 complaints this year. All those birdshot pellets making things worse?

Gray Wolf Protections in Jeopardy as House Passes Delisting Bill

Backed by Wisconsin’s GOP delegation, the measure would shift control to states, with critics warning wolves could be hunted and trapped back toward extinction.

Bipartisan Push to Tell Counties Faster When Water Tests Fail

With PFAS standards still stalled, lawmakers advance a narrower plan to require DNR alerts on contamination.

Wisconsin’s Environmental Funding Cuts Among Nation’s Largest

Report finds state funding for DNR has dropped 29% since 2010 when accounting for inflation.

Former Wisconsin DNR Secretary George Meyer Has Died

For 50 years, Meyer influenced conservation at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

Wisconsin Moves to Require Lead Service Lines Replaced By 2037

Some groups hail the move for strengthening protections, but others voice concerns about costs.

Gov. Evers Highlights 2025 Accomplishments

Gov. Evers Completes Annual 72-County Tour of Wisconsin

2025 Elk Hunting Season Wraps Up

DNR Confirms CWD in Wild Deer in La Crosse County

Baiting And Feeding Ban Extended

New Year, New Adventures With Wisconsin State Park System First Day Hikes

Organizations Celebrate Major Setback for NTEC Gas Plant, Groups Call on Dairyland Power Coop to Cancel Plans