Wisconsin DNR

Spring waterfowl survey shows positive results

Published by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/31/2024 - 1:03pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that data from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl is available. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.

The information from this survey is part of the overall survey of breeding waterfowl in North America. It aids the DNR in making management decisions about waterfowl in Wisconsin, including hunting season structure and harvest limits.

Parasite discovered in Wisconsin trout

Published by admin on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 3:49pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges anglers to properly clean their gear after discovering the parasite Myxobolus cerebralis in Elton Creek in Langlade County.

Elton Creek is a Class 1 trout stream below Elton Springpond and at Highway 64.

Myxobolus cerebralis is a microscopic parasite that damages the cartilage and nerve tissue of trout and salmon and has been known to cause whirling disease.

Now is the time to enroll in a hunter education course

Published by admin on Fri, 02/09/2024 - 4:13pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anyone considering hunting for the first time in 2024 to enroll in a hunter education course now before courses begin filling up in spring.

Many hunting incidents in Wisconsin involve hunters older than 40, decades after learning firearm safety rules in their hunter education courses. It may be time for veteran hunters to refresh these lessons.

Non-resident hunting and fishing license fees increase

Published by admin on Fri, 07/14/2023 - 11:50am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced a fee increase for many non-resident hunting and fishing licenses as a result of the final 2024-25 budget.

The fee changes range from $5-$40 and are only for non-residents. Licenses for the 2023-24 season are valid through March 31, 2024. The last time license fees for residents or non-residents increased was 2005.

New non-resident hunting fees are animal small game $90, five-day small game $60, deer $200, archery and crossbow $165, turkey $65 and fur-bearing animal $165.

DNR retiring Hunt Wild Wisconsin mobile app

Published by admin on Sat, 06/24/2023 - 9:40am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that as of June 29 the Hunt Wild mobile application will be retired.

Instead, hunting and regulation resources can be found on the DNR’s hunting webpage (dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Hunt)

The Hunt Wild mobile application was launched in 2018 to provide mobile access to hunting information. Hunting hours, site-specific rules and regulations, CWD sampling locations, public lands information and more could be found on the app.

Spring turkey harvest numbers up 7% over 5-year average

Published by admin on Mon, 06/19/2023 - 10:20am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced preliminary totals for the 2023 spring turkey season on June 16. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 42,439 birds this season, a 7% increase from the five-year average.

The 2023 spring season started on April 15 with the two-day youth hunt for hunters under 16 years old. A total of 2,972 birds were registered, a 28% increase from the five-year average.

DNR publishes 2023-24 fishing regulations

Published by admin on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 11:44am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced April 3 that the 2023-2024 Wisconsin’s Fishing Regulations Guide is now available.

The regulations guide can be read online at widnr.widen.net/s/fwdfffxqzv/fishingregselectronic2324. The general fishing and trout fishing regulations can also be found at locations where licenses are sold.

Youth turkey hunt is April 15-16

Published by admin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 11:40am

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds families, mentors and young hunters there’s still time to plan for the 2023 youth turkey hunt happening statewide April 15-16.

Each year, the youth turkey hunt gives hunters under 16 the opportunity to gain valuable hunting experience and feel the excitement of turkey season before the regular season begins.

Wisconsin NRB meeting set for April 12

Published by admin on Sun, 04/02/2023 - 7:34am

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on April 12, originating from public meeting room G09, State Natural Resources Building (GEF2), 101 S. Webster Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The board will act on items 1-4 and 7 as listed on the agenda (widnr.widen.net/s/dmdrjgdzcd/2023-04-12-nrb-meeting-agenda_final).

Spring turkey harvest authorization applications due Dec. 10

Published by admin on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 12:12pm

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reminds wild turkey hunters that applications for the 2023 season are due by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 10.

Hunters can apply for harvest authorizations or purchase preference points toward future drawings at GoWild.wi.gov or through an authorized license agent.

Turkey harvest authorizations are issued through a preference-based drawing system. More information on the turkey preference drawing is available in the Turkey Frequently Asked Questions (dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/turkeyquestion.html).