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Recreation | Fishing

Northern Zone Musky Season Opens May 25

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2024 northern zone muskellunge (musky) season begins May 25 and runs through Dec. 31.

Recreation | Safety | Boat

Life Jackets Save Lives On Wisconsin Waters

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges all Wisconsinites planning to boat or enjoy watersports this year to wear a life jacket.

Safety | Parks

DNR Reports Storm Damage At State Park Properties

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports tree damage and downed power lines at many state park properties across Wisconsin following Tuesday evening’s storms, especially in south central Wisconsin. If visiting properties in the coming days, please use caution.

Monitoring | Recreation | Hunt

DNR Sets Harvest Quotas For 2024 Elk Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today presented the elk harvest quotas for the Black River Elk Zone and Clam Lake Elk Zone to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board.

Environmental Protection | Spills

DNR Monitoring Manure Spill Near Village Of Norwalk, Monroe County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responding to a manure spill that occurred at a dairy farm in Monroe County last week. Spill response continued throughout the week, and DNR staff continue to monitor the situation.