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Wisconsin NRB Meeting April 10

The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) will meet in-person for the April board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, a proposed land sale and donations.

Recreation | Training | Hunt

Share Turkey Season With Family And Friends This Spring

The Department of Natural Resources encourages hunters to invite friends and family members to join the hunt this spring turkey hunting season.

Recreation | Regulations | Trap

Northern Zone River Otter Trapping Season Closing Early

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the closure of the river otter trapping season in the Northern Zone effective April 1, 2024, at midnight. Trappers are projected to reach the statewide harvest quota of 2,500 river otters within the next week.

Public Input

Wisconsin DNR And Conservation Congress To Host Spring Hearings

The Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invite the public to attend spring hearings on April 8 at 6 p.m. to learn about resource management through the annual Fish and Wildlife Spring Hearing process. Additionally, an online opportunity for public input will be available from noon on Wednesday, April 10 through noon on Saturday, April 13. 

Publications and Reports | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Seeking Public Comment On Elk Management Plan

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on updates to the state’s Elk Management Plan now through April 20, 2024.