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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

22 Press Releases
  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

    DNR Accepting Hunter R3 Grant Applications

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) grant program. The deadline to submit grant applications is 11:59 p.m. CST on Sept. 15, 2026. The …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

    ATV/UTV Riders: Make Safety Top Priority For Your Children, Passengers

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges families and friends to take extra safety steps with youth who participate in off-road recreation vehicle activities this summer. Proper training, supervision and utilizing safety …

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  • Published on July 17, 2026 - 01:21 GMT

    DNR Fisheries Research Project Receives Top National Honor

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a fisheries research project in Vilas County has been recognized with a Sport Fish Restoration Project Award, presented by the American Fisheries Society (AFS). These …

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 14:14 GMT

    DNR Announces Results Of 2026 Operation Dry Water

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the results of this year's Operation Dry Water campaign, held over the weekend of July 3-5.  Operation Dry Water is a national initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol …

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  • Published on July 15, 2026 - 17:39 GMT

    Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting Season Closed For 2026

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the sharp-tailed grouse hunting season will be closed for 2026. Permits and applications will not be available or accepted this year. Each year, the Sharp-tailed …

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  • Published on July 15, 2026 - 17:39 GMT

    DNR Uses Restitution From Kayaker Who Faked Death To Fund Public Service Equipment

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the restitution received as part of a 2025 Green Lake County Circuit Court ruling against a kayaker who staged his death was used to purchase new sonar equipment for …

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  • Published on July 14, 2026 - 22:34 GMT

    Black-Necked Stilt Numbers Soar In Wisconsin

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have coordinated efforts since 2019 to survey black-necked stilts, a migratory shorebird that has established a breeding population at Horicon Marsh …

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  • Published on July 14, 2026 - 22:34 GMT

    Special Wisconsin NRB Meeting July 23

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will convene for a special virtual meeting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The Board will act on items 1 and 2 as listed on the agenda. The public is encouraged to watch the July meeting on …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 20:03 GMT

    DNR Highlights Accessible Outdoor Options For Universal Recreation Month

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to learn more about the universal recreation options available through the Wisconsin State Park System, including accessible infrastructure, adaptive equipment and …

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  • Published on July 7, 2026 - 23:34 GMT

    nvasive Pale Swallow-Wort Detected In Wisconsin

    MADISON, Wis. –  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the confirmed presence of pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum), an invasive vine, in Oconto and Shawano counties.  The vine was found within the outskirts of the town …

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  • Published on July 3, 2026 - 03:17 GMT

    DNR Temporarily Closes Seeley Lake’s Public Access Site In Sauk County

    NORTH FREEDOM, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the DNR-managed public access site on Seeley Lake in Sauk County has been temporarily closed while the local dam is removed. The site of the dam removal is an …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 18:17 GMT

    DNR Drawdown Of Collins Marsh Wildlife Area To Improve Wildlife Habitat

    GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drained the main waterbody in the Collins Marsh Wildlife Area by opening the gates on the dam at Mud Creek. This periodic drawdown improves wildlife habitat. Part of managing a …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 18:17 GMT

    Join The DNR At Farm Technology Days July 14-16

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will participate in this year’s Farm Technology Days in Marathon County July 14-16. Attendees are encouraged to visit the DNR tent to learn about ongoing natural resources initiatives and …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 18:17 GMT

    Be Road Trip Ready This Fourth Of July Weekend With Your Wisconsin State Park Pass

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead for summer travel by purchasing their Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission pass and making their camping reservations before they hit the road …

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  • Published on July 2, 2026 - 18:17 GMT

    July Fourth: Ride Sober, It’s Part Of The Fun

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) anticipates a high volume of ATV/UTV riders this Fourth of July weekend and reminds everyone to ride sober.  In 2025, there were 300 reported ATV/UTV crashes with 42 fatal crash victims. …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

    NRB Approves 2026 Deer Season Quotas And Framework

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that on June 24, 2026, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) approved the deer harvest quotas and framework for the 2026 Wisconsin deer hunting season. Beginning Aug. 17, …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

    Become A Community Scientist By Surveying Game Birds This July And August

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Wisconsinites can become community scientists by participating in the Game Bird Survey, open today, July 1, through Aug. 31, 2026. Data from these surveys are used by …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

    DNR Issues PFAS Monitoring General Permit For Biosolids

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today issued the new “PFAS Monitoring for Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) Generators” general permit (WI-0012345-0) to meet the requirements of s. 283.82(4), Wis. Stats. This general permit will …

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  • Published on July 1, 2026 - 02:43 GMT

    Rowley’s Bay Boat Launch Now Open

    LIBERTY GROVE, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that construction on the Rowley’s Bay boat launch in Ephraim near Newport State Park in Door County has been completed and the boat launch is now open for use. …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

    Impaired Boaters Focus Of Operation Dry Water Campaign Set For July 3-5

    MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens will once again join law enforcement agencies nationwide for Operation Dry Water, an annual campaign to prevent boating while impaired to keep waters safe for all …

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